Operation - Schumacher Electric 00-99-000985 User Manual

2.7 INSTALLING THE GROUND CLAMP
attach the ground clamp to the ground cable according to the following
steps.
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OPERATION

3.1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW WELDER
Whether or not you have welded before, it is important that you become
familiar with your welder, its controls, and the results achieved at different
settings. We strongly recommend that you practice with your new welder
on scrap metal, trying a variety of heat settings, base metal thicknesses,
and welding positions for each type and size of wire that you will be
using. By doing this you will gain a feel for how changes in these welding
variables affect the weld.
If you have not welded before, you will need to develop welding skills and
techniques as well. The self-taught welder learns through a process of trial
and error. The best way to teach yourself how to weld is with short periods
of practice at regular intervals.
Do not attempt to weld on any valuable equipment until you have made
practice welds on scrap metal that can be discarded. The scrap metal
should be of the same type and thickness as that of the item to be welded.
Only after you are satisfied that your practice welds are of good strength
and appearance, should you attempt your actual
welding job.
3.2 CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS
aMPeraGe cOnTrOl
Two settings can be selected. The lower setting for
thinner material and smaller welding electrodes,
the higher setting for thicker materials and larger
welding electrodes.
remove the rubber grip from
ground clamp.
Push the cable through the
grip as illustrated.
attach cable lug to the ground
clamp with lockwasher and
screw.
Slide grip back up over ground
clamp.
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