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Assembly / Operating Instructions
5.5 Assembling the hand-held welding shield
1. Fix two protruding tabs (1) of the handle (2) into the
corresponding slots (3) provided at the bottom end of the
protective cover (4) (fig K).
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fig K
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2
3
4
2. Insert the filter glass (1) into the two glass latches (2)
provided in the protective cover (fig L).
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fig L
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WARNING
• DURING WELDING OPERATION, OPERATORS MUST USE
SAFETY GOGGLES AND A HAND-HELD WELDING SHIELD
OR HELMET EQUIPPED WITH A SUITABLE FILTER GLASS
TO PROTECT AGAINST THE INTENSE ULTRAVIOLET AND
INFRARED RAYS.
• PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO THE WELDING ARC CAN CAUSE
BLINDNESS AND BURNS.
6.1 Tuning in the wire speed
•
The wire speed should be tuned in before starting the
welding operation, and whenever the heat setting, wire
diameter, or wire type are changed.
6.2 Current overload button
•
The overload button (1) is used to control the wire feed
speed when there is fluctuation in the power supply. Under
normal conditions, the overload button should be pressed
in. Under overload conditions, the overload button should
be released (fig M).
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NORMAL OVER CURRENT
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fig M
WARNING
• NEVER STRIKE THE ARC OR START WELDING UNTIL THE
USER IS ADEQUATELY PROTECTED.
• WEAR FLAMEPROOF WELDING GLOVES, HEAVY LONG
SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS WITH OUT CUFFS, HIGH TOPPED
SHOES. FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
6.3 Holding / using the torch (MIG gun)
•
Before starting the welding operation, find a suitable
position for holding the torch.
•
Hold the nozzle at a constant distance from the workpiece.
The distance between the nozzle and the workpiece should
not exceed ¼".