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SETUP
WARNINg! TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy:
protective gear must be worn when using the
Welder; minimum shade number 10 full face shield
(or welding mask), ear protection, welding gloves,
sleeves and apron, NIOSH-approved respirator,
and fire resistant work clothes without pockets
should be worn when welding. Light from the
arc can cause permanent damage to the eyes
and skin. do not breathe arc fumes.
After practice welding on scrap,
stop,
and check your progress. Perform
Strike Test, then clean and compare your
weld’s appearance with the diagrams and
descriptions in the
Welding Tips
section
starting on the next page. After making any
necessary adjustments, continue to weld
while carefully following the DUTY CYCLE
guidelines as explained on page 14.
6. Place the bare metal end of the Stick
Electrode (sold separately) inside the
jaws of the Electrode Holder.
7. Stroke the workpiece lightly to ignite the arc.
Tips for igniting the arc:
a. Tap the surface with the Electrode.
b. Stroke the surface with the Electrode.
c. Strike the surface like a match with the Electrode.
8. After the arc ignites:
a. Lift the Electrode off workpiece the same
distance as the diameter of the bare metal end.
b. Tilt Electrode back 10 to 20 degrees.
c. Drag Electrode to the back end of the weld
puddle to deposit material as needed.
9. When finished welding; lift the Electrode from
the workpiece, then set Electrode Holder
down on nonconductive, nonflammable
surface away from any grounded objects.
10. Turn the Power Switch off.
11. To prevent accidents, after use:
• Allow Welder to cool down.
• Unplug Welder’s power cord from outlet.
• Remove Ground Clamp.
• Disconnect Electrode Holder
and Ground Cables.
• Clean, then store Welder and its accessories
indoors out of children’s reach.
