
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH!
Disconnect welder from power supply before assembly, disassembly, or maintenance of the torch, con-
tact tip, and when installing or removing nozzles.
1. Be sure the power cord is unplugged and the power switch is in the “Off” position.
2. Insert the Brass Connector of the Electrode Cable into the Negative ( - ) Brass Receptacle on the Front
Panel. Note that the Keyed Tab of the Brass Connector fits into the Keyed Slot at the top of the Negative ( -
) Brass Receptacle
(FIG C)
. Seat fully and turn 180° clockwise to lock in place.
3. Insert the Brass Connector of the Ground Cable into the Positive ( + ) Brass Receptacle on the Front
Panel. Note that the Keyed Tab of the Brass Connector fits into the Keyed Slot at the top of the Positive ( + )
Brass Receptacle
(FIG D)
. Seat fully and turn 180° clockwise to lock in place.
4. Attach the Ground Clamp to the workpiece as close to the welding area as possible. To ensure good
ground, clean the grounded area of any rust, grease, oils or paint.
5. Place a Welding Rod between the jaws of the Electrode or “Stick” Holder.
WELDER SET-UP FOR ARC OR “STICK” WELDING
FIG. C
FIG. D
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The Amperage Adjustment Knob
(FIG B)
al-
lows the output amperage to be adjusted
from 40 to 400 Amps.
Amperage Adjustment Knob
Located at the lower right of the Front Panel
(FIG B)
. When “Stick” welding, the
GROUND Clamp Cable is plugged in here.
If using the optional TIG Torch, the
GROUND Clamp Cable is plugged in here.
Positive (+) Connector
Located at the lower left front of the Front
Panel
(FIG B)
. When “Stick” welding, the
ELECTRODE Cable is plugged in here. If
using the optional TIG Torch Kit, the TIG
TORCH Cable is plugged in here.
Negative (-) Connector
FIG. B
Amperage Adjustment
ARC Force Adjustment
Thermal Protection LED
Power LED
Negative Connector
Positive Connector