Controls
1.Power Switch (1). Use this selec- tor to turn the welder Off, or On to the correct Voltage. WARNING: It is imperative that you select ONLY the Voltage setting for which you have wired the Power Cable.
. Power Cable (2). You will have
wired this for either 115 or 230 Volts.
3.Amperage Control Knob (3). Use this control to regulate the Am- perage. Turn in the direction indicated by the arrow to increase or decrease
Amperage.
4.Ground Cable (4). Use the clamp on this cable to ground your work- piece.
5.Electrode Cable (5). Use the Electrode on this cable to hold the welding rod, and to weld.
6.Green Pilot Lamp (6). This lamp indicates that the Welder is turned On.
7.Yellow Lamp (7). This lamp lights when the Welder has overheated, and the thermostat has tripped. Notice: If the Yellow Warning Light goes on. Stop welding, turn off and unplug the welder, and wait at least 15 minutes for the unit to cool down. Recheck your electrode selection and Amperage setting to determine if they are cor- rect for the welds being made. When restarting, either use a lower Amperage set- ting, or allow more time between welds to avoid overheating the Welder. Continued overheating can cause damage.
Setting the Correct Amperage
Control the Amperage of your Arc Welder by turning the Amperage Control Knob (3) on the front of the welder, and reading the setting through the CLEAR COVER
(23)on top of the welder, and comparing the position of the Indicator (24) with the infor- mation on the label.
WARNING! If welding at 115 Volts, do not exceed 70 A, or the 30 A breaker switch in your power source will trip.
WARNING! Never use an extension cord for this unit that is not UL rated for the Voltage and Amperage that the welder requires.
Arc Welding Basics
1.In Arc Welding, the electrical arc struck between the electrode and the welding joint generates such a high temperature that it melts both the electrode and the base metal. As this molten metal pool cools, it welds the joint.
.To consistently achieve good weld joints, it is important to have the right equipment, use the proper electrodes, prepare the workpiece properly, and utilize skill which can only be gained through training and practice. While this booklet provides useful and
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