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3) Set the welding current using the
amperage control dial
continued set up and operation for MMA (Stick) Welding
(3) Set the welding current relevant to the electrode type and size being used as recommended by the
electrode manufacturer
(4) Place the electrode into the electrode holder and clamp tight
(5) Strike the electrode against the workpiece to create and arc and hold the electrode steady to maintain
the arc
(6) Hold the electrode slightly above the work piece to maintain the arc while travelling at an even speed
to create and even weld deposition
(7) To finish the weld, break the arc by quickly snapping the electrode away from the work piece.
(8) Wait for the weld to cool and carefully chip away the slag to reveal the weld metal underneath
(6) Hold the electrode slightly above the work
maintaining the arc while travelling at an even
speed.
(4) Place the electrode into the electrode
holder and clamp tight.
(7) To finish the weld, break the arc by quickly
snapping the electrode away from the work
piece.
(5) Strike the electrode against the workpiece
to create and arc and hold the electrode
steady to maintain the arc
(8) Wait for the weld to cool and carefully chip
away the slag to reveal the weld metal below.
