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Miller Electric 185 DX manual Positioning Electrode Holder, Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

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13-5. Positioning Electrode Holder

10°-30°

90°90°

End View of Work Angle	Side View of Electrode Angle
GROOVE WELDS
45°	10°-30°
45°
45°
End View of Work Angle	Side View of Electrode Angle
FILLET WELDS	S-0060

13-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

1 Large Spatter Deposits

2 Rough, Uneven Bead

3 Slight Crater During Welding

4 Bad Overlap

5 Poor Penetration

2 3 4

5	S-0053-A

13-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics

1Fine Spatter

2Uniform Bead

3Moderate Crater During Welding

Weld a new bead or layer for each 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thickness in metals being welded.

4No Overlap

5Good Penetration into Base Metal

S-0052-B

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Contents

Processes OM-4415Description File Engine DriveFrom Miller 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 interference− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc Électrique peut tuer LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peu LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïeDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendieRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutPrincipales normes de sécurité Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsInformation EMF Symbol Definitions − SpecificationsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − DefinitionsDimensions Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 100 Amperes CC/DCStandard Model Honda Engine Volt-Ampere CurvesDX Model Kohler Engine Auxiliary Power DX Model Kohler Engine Auxiliary Power Standard Model Honda EngineFuel Consumption Curves Power Output Standard Model Honda Engine Generator Power CurvesPower Output DX Model Kohler Engine Installing Welding Generator − InstallationMovement HazardsEngine Prestart Checks − Standard Model Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems13 mm Full Gasoline Fuel Valve Open valve+ − Engine Prestart Checks − DX ModelConnect negative − cable last Tools Needed 1/2Stop engine before connecting to weld output terminals Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 150 ft 200 ft 250 ftOM-4415 Controls Standard Models See Section − Operating the Welding GeneratorDescription Of Controls Standard Models See Section Turn Engine switch to OffTo Start To StopControls DX Models See Section Description Of Controls DX Models See Section − Operating Auxiliary Equipment Generator Power Panel ReceptaclesRoutine Maintenance − MaintenancePrecleaner Paper Element Servicing Air CleanerStop engine Standard Model ShownWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered UnitsIdle Speed Adjustment Stop Engine CloseStop engine. Close fuel valve Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler−Powered UnitsTools Needed Troubleshooting − TroubleshootingGenerator Power WeldingEngine Recommended Spare Parts − Parts ListRecommended Spare Parts Circuit Diagram For Standard Models − Electrical DiagramsCircuit Diagram for DX Models Selecting Equipment − Generator Power GuidelinesGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsApproximate 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 Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCurrent Load Watts Amperes Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads− Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureStriking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc − Tapping 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 − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Distortion Your distributor also gives ServiceSupport Miller Electric Mfg. Co To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitFor assistance in filing or settling claims, contact Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s