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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont
Some metals and metal composites have the potential to be highly
toxic; always wear a face mask .
When using the Inverter welder always ensure the operator as well as
those in the area use a welding mask with the correct shade filter
lens.
Caution:
The warnings and cautions mentioned in this user manual can not
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under-
stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which can-
not be built into this product, but must be applied.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont
Clean the area to be welded, and the earthing point of all rust, paint and con-
taminants etc.
Connect the earth clamp dinse plug into the positive dinse socket on the weld-
er.
Place the earth clamp onto a cleaned area of the workpiece.
Fit the grounded tungsten into the TIG torch head.
Connect the TIG torch (not supplied) power connector to the negative dinse
socket on the welder.
Connect the regulator (not supplied) onto the gas bottle.
Connect the TIG torch gas pipe onto the regulator.
Check the TIG torch gas valve is closed.
Turn the regulator on.
Connect the welder to the electrical supply and switch on.
Caution:
Ensure all protective equipment is worn and bystanders are not in
the vicinity.
Set the amperage control to match the tungsten size.
Open the TIG torch gas valve.
Place a face mask over your face (not supplied).
Scratch the tungsten on the workpiece, when the arc is created proceed stead-
ily in one direction, maintaining a constant distance between the tip of the
tungsten and the workpiece.
Once all work has been done, switch the machine off and turn the gas off.
Note:
This is a DC welder and therefore can not be used for aluminium
welding.
PREPARATION FOR WELDING
WELDING