Operating Instructions
Wear protective gear during use;
1.Place the Welder on a level surface that can bear its weight near the work area.
2.Connect a 12 AWG ground wire (not included) to the Ground Post on the rear of the Welder (see page 12) and route it to ground. If possible, ground the workpiece independent of the welder.
TIG Connection
Gas
Outlet
Cable TIG Torch Hose
Plug Control
1.Connect the TIG torch control, cable plug, and gas outlet hose as shown on page 12. Twist to lock in place.
2.Plug the cable of the Grounding Clamp (34) into the welder and se- cure the clamp to a clean, exposed metal part of the workpiece.
3.Assemble the desired accessories and rod inside the tip of the TIG Torch handle.
a.Unscrew the Ceramic Nozzle (6A) on the Torch Handle (4A).
b.Unscrew the Collet Housing (5A).
c.Place a 5/32” prepared tungsten welding rod (not included) into the torch.
d.Screw the Collet Housing and Ce- ramic Nozzle back onto the Torch.
4.Connect a hose and coupling from the gas regulator on an Argon gas tank (none included) to the Argon Gas Inlet on the back of the unit. Fol- low the gas cylinder manufacturer’s instructions for
5.The Gas Flow Delay Switch allows control of how long the shielding gas flows. To conserve shielding gas switch it to “short”. If the welded sur- face is being tarnished, change the switch to “long”.
TIG Welding
6.Turn the Current Adjustment Knob to meet the needs of the job.
7.Move the Stick or TIG Switch to “TIG” (bottom position).
8.Plug the power cord into a grounded 230V electric socket and turn the Welder on.
DANGER! To prevent serious injury and death: The TIG Welder will immediately turn on when the
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