Striking An Arc; Positioning The Electrode Holder - Hobart Welding Products STICKMATE LX Owner's Manual

8-3. Striking An Arc

8-4. Positioning The Electrode Holder

90
End View Of Work Angle
45
End View Of Work Angle
Scratch Start Technique
Tap Start Technique
90
45
1
2
3
1
2
3
10 −30
Side View Of Electrode Angle
10 −30
Side View Of Electrode Angle
1 Electrode
2 Workpiece
3 Arc
Drag electrode across workpiece
like striking a match; lift electrode
slightly after touching work. If arc
goes out electrode was lifted to
high. If electrode sticks to work-
piece, use a quick twist to free it.
Bring electrode straight down to
workpiece; then lift slightly to start
arc. If arc goes out, electrode was
lifted too high. If electrode sticks to
workpiece, use a quick twist to free
it.
S-0049 / S-0050
Groove Welds
Fillet Welds
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S-0660