Components of Front and Rear Panels :
1 - Overload / Thermal Warning Light: This lamp lights when the machine can not give output
current because of overheating. You can face this condition when the ambient temperature is
over 40°C and when the machine's on time ratio (operating efficiency) is exceeded. Leave the
machine open and let it cool down. When the light turns off, the machine is ready to use again.
2 - Negative (-) Welding Cable Connection: Negative output connection for the welding current.
3 - Positive (+) Welding Cable Connection: Positive output connection for the welding current.
4 - Welding Current Control Button: Adjusts the machine's output current (source amps).
5 - On/Off Switch: Controls the entry of the input current input to the machine.
6 - Input Cable: The plug and the supply cable which the machine will be connected to the input.
Stick Electrode Welding :
Following procedures should be performed before starting welding process:
1 - First of all decide the adequate pole for the used electrode. You can find this information in the
electrode's information sheet. After that connect the welding cables to the outputs in
accordance with the selected pole. For example if DC (+) will be used, you should connect the
electrode cable to the machine's (+) output (3) and the grounding clamp (-) output (2). Insert
the socket with guide pim facing the upper side into its slot and then rotate clockwise for 1/4
tour. Be sure that the socket fits its slot safely and without tightening too much. Otherwise,
usage for a long time and conditions in which the welding current is high, loose sockets may
burn because of overheating. Change the cable connections for the electrodes that will be
used in DC (-) to electrode cable (-) output (2) and grounding clamp (+) output (3). Selecting
the wrong pole may cause unstabile arc, spatter and sticking of electrode to the workpiece.
2 - Insert the electrode to the electrode holder.
3 - Insert the work clamp's opening to the unpainted, rustless and clean surface of the workpiece
and make sure it completely fits with the opening.
4 - Insert the input connection plug to the adequate receptacle.
5 - Perform the mentioned controls below before starting the welding process.
a - Make sure that the welding machine is safely grounded.
b - Make sure that all the contact surfaces and especially the connection between the clamp
on the work cable's end and the workpiece is secure.
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