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• Making sure all your safety gear is in place (Welding Mask, Welding Gloves,
non-fl ammable long sleeve apparel) and the area is completely free of
fl ammable material.
• Although it is a matter of developing a personal style, a good starting point
for best results is achieved by holding the tip at a 45° angle backward and
approximately 20° to the right of the weld. Hold the Filler Metal Rod at a 60°
angle to the Tungsten Tip. Must Scratch Start, (lightly touch surface to get arc
started). Before Scratch Start, open gas knob on torch (FIG I). Never allow the
tungsten tip to touch the weld puddle or material rod, while welding. Doing so
will quickly destroy the tip and contaminate the weld. If this happens, remove
the Tungsten and regrind the tip. It is best to hold the Tungsten tip 1/8" from
the surface.
• With your Welding Shield and all safety gear in place, practice "Forming a
Puddle" with the Tungsten Tip. Once you become familiar with this step.
Practice the "Dip and Pull" technique with the Filler Metal Rod and Torch. "Dip and Pull" is the practice of forming a puddle,
moving the torch while maintaining the puddle and adding fi ller rod metal to the puddle by "dipping and pulling" as you go; being
careful not to allow the Tungsten to contact the puddle or rod.
• To stop welding, pull the Tip back over the weld approximately 1/2" [13mm] then lift to break the arc. Keep shielding gas fl ow in
place for approximately 10 seconds.
• Keep in mind that you MUST let the shielding gas fl ow over the weld for approximately 10 seconds. Failure to do so will allow the
welded area to oxidize as it cools, compromising the weld integrity.
• Constantly be aware that TIG welding quickly generates heat in the work piece and torch. Severe burns can quickly occur by
contacting hot metal pieces.
• When done, shut off the Power Switch, close the Regulator in the Torch Handle then close the Shielding Gas Tank valve
completely.
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FIG. I
CLOSE
GAS
REGULATOR
KNOB
OPEN
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