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12-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet and pressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in (13 mm)
past end of nozzle, and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam.
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Welding wire is energized when
gun trigger is pressed. Before
lowering helmet and pressing
trigger, be sure wire is no more
than 1/2 in (13 mm) past end of
nozzle, and tip of wire is posi-
tioned correctly on seam.
1
Hold Gun And Control Gun
Trigger
2
Workpiece
3
Work Clamp
4
Electrode Extension (Stickout)
1/4 To 1/2 in (6 To 13 mm)
5
Cradle Gun And Rest Hand On
Workpiece
Groove Welds
6
End View Of Work Angle
7
Side View Of Gun Angle
Fillet Welds
8
End View Of Work Angle
9
Side View Of Gun Angle
2
3
5
4
90
°
90
°
0
°
-15
°
45
°
45
°
1
0
°
-15
°
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7
8
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