Specifications

4. Switch ON using the switch located on the rear panel. The green light on

the front panel should glow, indicating the machine is ON.

NOTE: If the machine stops at any time and the amber light comes ON

the thermal overload has intervened.

5. The most difficult aspect of the arc welding process, particularly for

beginners, is that of striking an arc. We strongly recommend that you

practice on some pieces of scrap metal to get the feel of the operation,

before you start on an actual welding job.

6. Hold the electrode about 10mm from the work and at an angle of about

70° to 80° to the work surface; take care not to accidentally touch the

workpiece until you are ready to commence.

7. Holding the welding mask close-up to the face, give a short stroke with the

electrode on the workpiece. As soon as the arc is primed, withdraw the

electrode from the workpiece to leave a tiny gap of around 1.5mm (1/16").

The current will flow across the gap with a crackling noise and brilliant arc.

Continue to weld in one direction, maintaining the small gap as you go. At

the end of the run just withdraw the electrode fully from the workpiece.

NOTE: When you prime the arc be sure to withdraw the electrode fairly

swiftly to leave the 1.5mm. gap, otherwise the electrode will weld

itself to the workpiece. Should this occur give the electrode a

short sharp jerk to free it and, if necessary prime the arc again. If

you cannot free the electrode, switch the machine off

immediately, and free it off.

8. Inspect the job carefully. With a correct combination of rod size and

current setting, the area of the weld should be a complete fusion of the

electrode metal with the metals being joined. Slag forming on the surface

should be chipped away with a chipping hammer or pick. ALWAYS wear

your safety goggles when chipping away slag.

NOTE: If the resultant weld looks irregular or messy, or shows signs of

porosity or slag contamination, you have almost certainly failed

to achieve the correct combination, (or dirt /oil is present on

workpiece). Do not worry as practice will soon cure this.

HEALTH WARNING:

When welding always ensure there is adequate ventilation in the work area as

the welding process gives off toxic fumes.

B.TIG WELDING (REFER TO FIG.2)

The machine is not equipped with a TIG welding torch and cables. ,

Additionally, before preparing for Tig welding, you must obtain a large gas

cylinder of 100% pure Argon.