4-3. Mode Switch Settings

NOTE

The SMAW modes provide the Adaptive Hot Startfeature, which automatically increases the output amperage at the start of a weld should the start require it. This eliminates electrode sticking at arc start.

Mode

 

Output Control

 

Lift-Arc Trigger

Select:

or

Amp

 

 

 

Hold TIG (GTAW)

 

 

 

 

Requires:

 

Control

TIG (GTAW) With

Select:

or

Amp

HF Unit,

 

 

 

Pulsing Device,

 

 

 

Or Remote Control

Requires:

 

Control

 

 

 

Select:

or

Volt

MIG (GMAW)

 

 

 

 

Requires:

Feeder

 

Pulsed MIG

Select:

Volt

 

(GMAW-P)

 

(Requires an

 

 

 

external

 

 

 

pulsing device.)

Requires:

 

Feeder or Control

 

Select:

or

Amp

Remote

 

 

 

Control SMAW

 

 

 

 

Requires:

 

Control

Panel Control

Select:

or

Amp

 

 

 

SMAW

 

 

 

 

Weld

 

 

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Hobart Welding Products OM-180 670Q manual Mode Switch Settings, Mode Output Control

OM-180 670Q specifications

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