Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual Holding And Positioning Welding Gun

7-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun

NOTE

Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet and pressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in (13 mm) past end of nozzle, and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam.

1			1	Hold Gun and Control Gun
				Trigger
			2	Workpiece
		3	3	Work Clamp
	2		4	Electrode Extension (Stickout)
				1/4 to 1/2 in (6 To 13 mm)
			5	Cradle Gun and Rest Hand on
				Workpiece

5

4

90°

0° -15°

90°

End View Of Work AngleSide View Of Gun Angle

GROOVE WELDS

45°0° -15°

45°

End View Of Work AngleSide View Of Gun Angle

FILLET WELDS

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