Holding The Torch (Mig Gun); Distance From The Workpiece; Tuning In The Wire Speed; Operation - MasterCraft 058-8194-4 Instruction Manual

Operation

Holding the torch (MIG gun):

• While using the welder, experiment holding the torch in different positions until finding a
suitable position.

Distance from the workpiece:

• If the nozzle is held off the workpiece, the distance between the nozzle and the workpiece
should be kept constant and should not exceed ¼".

Tuning in the wire speed:

This is one of the most important parts of the MIG welder operation and must be done before
starting each welding job or whenever any of the following variables are changed: heat setting, wire
diameter, or wire type.
WARNING!
Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.
• Prolonged exposure to the welding arc can cause blindness and burns.
• Never strike the arc or start welding until the user is adequately protected.
• Wear flameproof welding gloves, heavy long sleeved shirt, trousers with out
cuffs, high topped shoes, and welding helmet.
1. Connect the ground clamp to a scrap piece of the same type of the material to be welded.
Note: The thickness of the scrap piece should be equal to or greater than the thickness of the actual
workpiece, and free of oil, paint, and rust.
2. Select the heat setting.
3. Hold the torch in one hand, and allow the nozzle to rest on the edge of the workpiece farther
from the user and at an angle similar to that which will be used when welding.
There are two angles of the torch nozzle in relation to the workpiece that must be considered
when welding.
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