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Pre-operational precautions
1. Place thewelding machine in such away that it stands stable without therisk
oftipping.
2. Clean thework area meticulously by scraping/grinding away any paint orrust.
Note:Well planned preparatory work is extremely important for achieving good
endresults!
3. Connect theearthed clamp to ameticulously cleaned area on theworkpiece.
4. Attach asuitable electrode to theelectrode holder.
5. Set theshunt to anappropriate current appropriate for theelectrode diameter
andtheworkpiece’s thickness.
Welding
Note: Alltypes of welding work require training and experience in order to achieve
satisfactory results. Donot be in ahurry and practice on surfaces where theresults are
not that important if you are inexperienced.
1. Connect themains lead to a230 V socket.
2. Set theswitch to theON position.
3. Ignite thewelding arc by moving theelectrode
over theworkpiece in desiredweldarea.
4. Keep aconsistent distance between
theworkpiece and electrode when thearc
is ignited. Thedistance should be as far as
theelectrode is in diameter. Theangle to
theworkpiece should be within 20–30º.
Note:The overload protection will trip and
theyellow indicator lamp will light if thewelder
is overheated. Theoverload protection will
automatically reset once thewelder has
cooled. Referto thetable and note thetimes
in order to avoid overheating.
5. Change theelectrode after theold one has
beenused.
Note:Always use tongs as theelectrode
becomes extremely hot.
6. Remove any slag build-up with thechipping
hammer/steelbrush.
• Remember that theworkpiece gets extremely
hot during welding. Letall surfaces cool before
touching them.
• Do not use water for cooling. Doingthis may
change themetal’s properties.
• Note: Sparksfrom welding can cause fire
even several hours after welding.