Owner`s manual

OM-263 706 Page 18
5-6. Stick Start Procedure − Scratch Start Technique
With Stick selected, start arc as follows:
1 Electrode
2 Workpiece
3 Arc
Drag electrode across workpiece like strik-
ing a match; lift electrode slightly after touch-
ing work. If arc goes out electrode was lifted
to high. If electrode sticks to workpiece, use
a quick twist to free it.
! When VRD is off, normal open-circuit
voltage (50 volts) is present before
electrode touches workpiece.
When VRD is on, normal open-circuit volt-
age is not present before electrode touches
workpiece; only a low sensing voltage is
present between electrode and workpiece.
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5-7. Amperage Control (All Models)
1 Amperage Control
Rotate control clockwise to in-
crease amperage (0−270 amps).
2 Amperage Indicator LED
LED ls lit when using the Amperage
control.
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