Quick Setup Guide, Stick Polarity - Everlast POWERPRO 256SI Operator's Manual

Section 2 QUICK SETUP AND USE GUIDE
QUICK SETUP GUIDE: STICK POLARITY AND CONNECTIONS
GAS CONTROL
WORK (-)
TORCH (+)
NOTE:
Most stick (SMAW) electrodes require electrode positive(+) (also referred to as DCEP
or reverse polarity) to weld correctly. Some welding electrodes (rods) may be rated for
use with both electrode positive and electrode negative (-) (also referred to as DCEN
or straight polarity) by the electrode manufacturer. However, most electrodes are gen-
erally welded with an electrode positive connection regardless of the electrode nega-
tive polarity capability. When the electrode (welding rod) is rated for DCEN(-) use and
is used that way, the arc may not penetrate as fully or may seem softer.
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