Setup For Stick Welding (Smaw) - Forney 220 ST Pro Operating Manual

fire extinguisher and a bucket of sand available.
To properly prepare for welding with your new welder, it is necessary to:
• Read the safety precautions at the front of this manual.
• Prepare an organized, well-lit work area.
• Provide protection for the eyes and skin of the operator and bystanders.
• Attach the ground clamp to the bare metal to be welded, making sure of good contact.
• Make sure that the wire-roller groove in the roller corresponds to the diameter and type of wire being used.
• Plug the machine into a suitable outlet.
• Completely open the gas cylinder valve. Adjust the gas pressure regulator to the correct flow rate. (Not applicable to
Stick "SMAW" process).
EXPOSURE TO A WELDING ARC IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE EYES AND SKIN.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO A WELDING ARC CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS AND BURNS. NEVER
STRIKE AN ARC OR BEGIN WELDING UNLESS YOU ARE ADEQUATELY PROTECTED. WEAR
FIRE RESISTANT WELDING GLOVES, HEAVY LONG SLEEVED SHIRT, CUFFLESS PANTS; HIGH
TOPPED SHOES AND A WELDING HELMET.

Setup for Stick Welding (SMAW)

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Press the Process SELECTOR BUTTON on the front panel to the left position.
•
Check the electrode packaging to determine the recommended polarity and connect the electrode holder and ground
clamp to the POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) DINSE SOCKETS accordingly.
•
Direct current electrode positive (DCEP) or direct current reverse polarity (DCRP): electrode holder in POSITIVE (+)
DINSE SOCKET, ground clamp in NEGATIVE (-) DINSE SOCKET. Most electrodes use DCEP.
•
Direct current electrode negative (DCEN) or direct current straight polarity (DCSP): electrode holder in NEGATIVE (-)
DINSE SOCKET, ground clamp in POSITIVE (+) DINSE SOCKET
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Ensure the ground clamp has a good connection to the workpiece and is connected on clean, bare metal (not rusty or
painted).
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Secure the bare end of the welding electrode in-to the jaws of the electrode holder.
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Switch the unit ON with the ON/OFF SWITCH
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Set parameters with the SECONDARY PARAMETER KNOB/SELECTOR.
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Set the amperage with the AMPERAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB.
Setup for Stick Welding (SMAW)
Electrode
E6010
Type
Electrode
Amperage
Diam
1/16"
N/A
(1.6mm)
STICK
(SMAW)
3/32"
30-75
(2.4mm)
1/8"
75-125
(3.2mm)
5/32"
110-165
(4.0mm)
220 ST PRO STICK SET-UP CHART
E6011
Polarity Amperage Polarity Amperage
DCEP N/A AC-DCEP 20-45
DCEP 40-85 AC-DCEP 40-90
DCEP 75-125 AC-DCEP 70-110
DCEP 110-165 AC-DCEP 115-140
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E6013 E7014
Polarity Amperage Polarity
AC-DCEP-DCEN N/A AC-DCEP-DCEN
AC-DCEP-DCEN 70-90 AC-DCEP-DCEN
AC-DCEP-DCEN 90-140 AC-DCEP-DCEN
AC-DCEP-DCEN 140-190 AC-DCEP-DCEN
E7018 E308L/E309L/E316L
Amperage Polarity Amperage Polarity
N/A DCEP 20-40 DCEP
65-100 DCEP 40-70 DCEP
110-165 DCEP 75-115 DCEP
150-220 DCEP 105-160 DCEP
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