Hobart Welding Products 4500 manual Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines, Stick Welding Procedure

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SECTION 12 − STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES

12-1. Stick Welding Procedure

1 7

Weld current starts when elec- trode touches workpiece.

Weld current can damage elec- tronic parts in vehicles. Discon- nect both battery cables before welding on a vehicle. Place work clamp as close to the weld as possible.

1 Workpiece

Make sure workpiece is clean be- fore welding.

2Work Clamp

3Electrode

A small diameter electrode requires less current than a large one. Fol- low electrode manufacturer’s instructions when setting weld am- perage (see Section 12-2).

4Insulated Electrode Holder

5Electrode Holder Position

6Arc Length

Arc length is the distance from the electrode to the workpiece. A short arc with correct amperage will give a sharp, crackling sound.

7 Slag

Use a chipping hammer and wire brush to remove slag. Remove slag and check weld bead before mak- ing another weld pass.

Tools Needed:

stick 2007−04 − ST-151 593

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Contents Description OM-4418210 597KProcesses From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can cause severe burnsBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Fumes and Gases can be hazardousARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosionCompressed Air Hazards Engine HazardsHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Welding Wire can cause injuryFire or Explosion hazard Falling Unit can cause injuryCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information Radiation can cause interferenceUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïeDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut Rendre AveugleRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électrique’EMPLOI Excessif peut UNE Remorque QUI Bascule peut entraîner des blessuresPrincipales normes de sécurité Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsInformation EMF En ce qui concerne les implants médicauxSymbol Definitions − SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − DefinitionsAux Power Gal./Hr Weld Power In KW Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesFuel Consumption Weld Amps At Rated Duty CycleAC Power Volts Generator Power CurveAC Power Amperes Duty CycleAC Amps Volt-Ampere CurvesVolts Max Amp Min Amp Installing Welding Generator − InstallationRating Label Location MovementGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsOil Engine Prestart Checks13 mm Full Gasoline Open/On Closed/Off Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Selecting Weld Cable Sizes Connecting to weld150 ft 200 ft 250 ft 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 mMaterial Thickness Reference Chart Controls See Section − Operating the Welding GeneratorAmperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes To Stop turn engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls See Section − Operating Auxiliary Equipment Generator Power Panel ReceptaclesUse GFCI-protected extension cord X 15 a + 240 V x 9 a = 4 kVA/KW OM-4418Routine Maintenance − MaintenanceStop engine Servicing Air CleanerTroubleshooting − TroubleshootingGenerator Power WeldingStarting difficult With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator − Electrical DiagramsSelecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsUse #10 AWG or larger insulated Resistive Load Volts 115 AmpsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsContractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor EquipmentHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Power Required To Start MotorSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible − Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique Good Weld Bead Characteristics Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleElectrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeLap Joint Butt JointsTee Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Troubleshooting − PorosityWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Work like a Pro Main Assembly − Parts ListSR1 Start Your Professional Welding Career Now Assistance ServiceSupport Hobart Welding Products Contact your Distributor for