Eastwood MP200i, Руководство по сборке и эксплуатации

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STICK WELDING
• Set up a clean well-lit work area.
• Prepare the parts to be welded by cleaning the weld joint area of any rust, dirt, grease, or paint.
• Select the proper electrode for the weld joint.
• Turn on the Welder, verify it is in DC Stick mode, and select the appropriate amperage. To determine proper amperage it is best to practice on some similar
metals to set up the machine before welding on an actual part of value.
• Attach the ground clamp to a clean bare metal section on the workpiece.
• Insert the electrode into the electrode holder being careful to not allow the electrode to contact the grounded area.
• To start welding an arc must be struck, to do this is a similar motion to striking a match will have to be performed with the electrode. Slowly bring the
electrode closer to the weld joint and then contact and drag the electrode across the piece to strike the arc. Once the arc has been struck you can
continue feeding the electrode into the weld joint.
• While moving along the weld joint the electrode will burn down, while it is burning you will need to continue moving the electrode closer to the joint trying
to keep a 1/8” gap between the end of the electrode and the weld joint. The electrode holder must be held so that the electrode is in a downward angle
moving in the direction of the weld joint.
• To stop welding simply lift the electrode away from the workpiece. When finished welding remove the electrode from the holder and turn off the Welder.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH!
• Improper use of an electric Welder can cause electric shock, injury and death! Read all precautions described in the Welder Manual
to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
• Disconnect Welder from power supply before assembly, disassembly or maintenance of the Electrode Holder, and when installing
or removing Electrodes.
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Always wear dry, protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated footwear. Use suitable clothing made from durable
flame-resistant material to protect your skin.
• Always operate the Welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate the in humid, wet, rainy or poorly ventilated areas.
• The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the Welder is on. Do not allow these “hot” parts to come
in contact with bare skin or wet clothing.
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Separate yourself from the welding circuit by using insulating mats to prevent contact from the work surface.
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Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning an electric welding operation.
• Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld area as possible. This will give the least
resistance and best weld.