Instruction Manual

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CRAFTSMAN
SUGGESTED SETTINGS FOR WELDER
Recommendations only -variations in input power, welding position, wire, and gas will affect
the weld characteristics.- Use the voltage setting and wire speed indicated as a starting point •
then adjust for variables such as stick out, travel speed, weld angle, cleanliness of metal, etc.
PROCEDURE
WELDING WIRE
GAS
THICKNESS OF STEEL
24 gage
.024 in
.61 mm
22 gage
.030 in
.76 mm
20 gage
.036 in
.91 mm
18 gage
.048 in
1.2 mm
16 gage
.060 in
l.S mm
14 gage
.075 in
1.9 mm
12 g{^e
.105 in
2.6 mm
10 gage
.135 in
3.4 mm
3/16 in
5.0 mm
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GASLESS
DC (.)
.030 in (0.8 mm)
Flux-Core Wire
NONE
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B/2
B/3 B/4
C/3 D/4
D/5
D/6
MiG
DC(+)
.024 in (0.6 mm)
Steel Wire
C2S
(75% Argon,
25% C&)
A/4
A/5
A/6 B/4
C/5
D/7
"X
CO2
B/3
B/4
C/3 C/4
CIS
D/6
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.030 in (0.8 mm)
Steel Wire
C2S
(75% Argon,
25% COi)
^X^
B/3 B/4
C/3
D/5
CO2
^x^
B/2
C/4
D/4
D/5
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