5.5
MMA welding
Risk of crushing and burns!
When changing stick electrodes there is a risk of crushing and burns!
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Wear appropriate and dry protective gloves.
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Use an insulated pair of tongs to remove the used stick electrode or to move welded
workpieces.
5.5.1
Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead
Item Symbol
1
2
3
4
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Insert cable plug of the electrode holder into either the "+" or "-" welding current connection socket and
lock by turning to the right.
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Insert cable plug of the workpiece lead into either the "+" or "-" welding current connection socket and
lock by turning to the right.
Polarity depends on the instructions from the electrode manufacturer given on the electrode
packaging.
099-005402-EW501
29.06.2017
Description
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Electrode holder
"-" welding current connection socket
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MMA welding:
Workpiece
Connection socket, "+" welding current
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MMA welding:
Design and function
CAUTION
Figure 5-64
electrode holder connection
Workpiece connection
MMA welding
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