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OPERATION

• High voltage danger from power source! Consult a qualified electrician for proper

installation of receptacle. This cutter must be grounded while in use to protect the operator

from electrical shock.

• Do not remove grounding prong or alter the plug in any way. Use only the supplied adapter

between the welder's power cord and the power source receptacle. Make sure the POWER

switch is OFF when connecting your welder's power cord directly to a properly grounded

120 VAC, 60 Hz, single phase, 20 amp input power supply.

1. POWER SWITCH

The power switch supplies electrical current to the welder. Whenever the power switch is in the ON

position, the welding circuit is activated. ALWAYS turn the power switch to the OFF position and

unplug the welder before performing any maintenance.

2. VOLTAGE SELECTOR

The voltage selector controls the welding voltage/heat. This unit has a two position voltage control.

Refer to the label inside the welder side door for recommended voltage selector settings for your

welding job.

3. WIRE SPEED CONTROL

The wire speed control adjusts the speed at which the wire is fed out of the welding torch. The wire

speed needs to be closely matched (tuned-in) to the rate at which it is being melted off. Some things

that affect wire speed selection are the type and diameter of the wire being used, the heat setting

selected, and the welding position being used. Refer to the label inside the welder side door for

recommended wire speed settings for your welding job.

NOTE: The wire will feed faster without an arc. When an arc is being drawn, the wire speed will

slow down.

4. HOLDING THE TORCH

The best way to hold the welding torch is the way it feels most comfortable to you. While practicing

with your new welder, experiment holding the torch in different positions until you find the one that

seems to work best for you.

5. POSITION OF THE TORCH TO THE WORK PIECE

There are two angles of the torch nozzle in relation to the work piece that must be considered when

welding.

5.1. Angle can vary, but in most cases the optimum angle will be 60 degrees, the point at which the

torch angle is parallel to the work piece. If angle A is increased, penetration will increase. If angle A

is decreased, penetration will decrease also.

5.2. Angle B can be varied for two reasons: to improve the availability to see the arc in relation to

the weld puddle and to direct the force of the arc.