SECTION 5 − OPERATION
5-1. Front Panel Controls
1 Power Switch
.The fan motor is thermostatically
controlled and only runs when cooling is needed.
2Voltmeter
3Ammeter
4V/A (Voltage/Amperage) Adjustment Control
5Mode Switch
Mode switch setting determines the process.
For Air Carbon Arc | assist with arc starts as well as reduce stick- | |
ing, place switch in Stick position. For best re- | ing while welding. | |
sults, place Arc Control in the maximum posi- |
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tion. | Select setting best suited for application. | |
6 Arc Control | Control adjusts inductance when | |
Control adjusts Dig when Stick mode is se- | ||
Feeder position is selected on the mode | ||
lected on mode switch. When set towards | ||
switch. Inductance determines the “wetness” | ||
minimum, | ||
of the weld puddle. When set towards maxi- | ||
voltage is the same as normal welding | ||
mum, “wetness” (puddle fluidity) increases. | ||
amperage. | ||
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When set towards maximum, | When one of the TIG modes is selected, this | |
amperage is increased at low arc voltage to | control is not functional. |
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