Chicago Electric 62486 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 9

components
1. Power Switch: Powers the Welder. When
"ON", the Power Supply Light will light
up and the Cooling Fan will turn on.
2. Stick/TIG Switch: Switch to top for TIG
welding, to bottom for Stick welding.
3. Gas Post Flow Delay Switch: Allows control of how
long shielding gas flows after the Trigger is released.
4. Current Output Knob: Sets the welding amperage.
5. Digital Display: Displays the welding
settings or current output.
6. Ground Cable Connection: Connects
Grounding Clamp to Welder.
Indicators
Overload: Long periods of use at high current may cause the unit to overheat. If this light
illuminates, stop welding and keep the Welder powered to allow the fans to cool. When the
Welder has sufficiently cooled, the light will go out, and welding may be resumed.
TIg Welding controls
1. Torch - Creates welding puddle and adds
shielding gas, but does not add filler
material. It is usually moved in a circular
pattern to keep the weld puddle molten.
2. Filler Rod (required, but not included) - used to add
material to the weld puddle. Avoid withdrawing from
the shielding gas to prevent weld contamination.
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7. TIG Control/Foot Pedal Connection:
Connects Torch Control Cable or Foot Pedal,
depending on which one will be used.
8. Gas Outlet: Connects TIG Torch to shielding gas.
9. Electrode Holder/TIG Torch Connection:
Connects either TIG Torch or Electrode
Holder Cable to Welder.
10. Gas Inlet: Attach argon cylinder via gas regulator,
flow gauge, and hose (all not included) here.
11. Trigger: Turns arc on and off.
12. Foot Pedal: Turns arc on and off and
controls current output during weld. Press
pedal to increase amperage of arc.
3. Amperage Control (Foot Pedal, or Current Knob)
- Controls the amount of heat the
torch adds to the weld puddle.
Note: When foot pedal is in use, Digital Display
will read 10 amps until welding begins.
4. Ground Clamp - Connects the workpiece back
to the Welder to allow effective welding. Must be
connected to workpiece to strike welding arc.
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