Design and function
MMA welding
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099-002058-EW501
26.11.2015
5.7
MMA welding
CAUTION
Risk of being crushed or burnt.
When replacing spent or new stick electrodes
• Switch off machine at the main switch
• Wear appropriate safety gloves
• Use insulated tongs to remove spent stick electrodes or to move welded workpieces and
• Always put the electrode holder down on an insulated surface.
5.7.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead
Figure 5-14
Item Symbol
Description
0
1
Electrode holder
2
Connection socket, “-” welding current
Workpiece lead or electrode holder connection
3
Workpiece
4
Connection socket for "+" welding current
Electrode holder or workpiece lead connection
• Insert cable plug of the electrode holder into either the "+" or "-" welding current connection socket and
lock by turning to the right.
• Insert cable plug of the workpiece lead into either the "+" or "-" welding current connection socket and
lock by turning to the right.
Polarity depends on the instructions from the electrode manufacturer given on the electrode
packaging.
