Preparation For Welding - Forney EASY WELD 100 ST Operating Manual

Preparation for Welding

1. With the On/Off switch in the Off position, connect the welding leads and attach an electrode
as fol lows:
Clasp the ground clamp to the work piece, and attach the other end usually to the negative terminal.
NOTE: For good contact the ground clamp must be attached to the clean bare, metal (not painted).
Attach the electrode holder lead to the opposite terminal (usually the positive terminal).
2. Secure the appropriate welding electrode by its bare end into the jaws of the
electrode holder.
The size (diameter) of welding electrode should be approximately the same thickness of metal to be
welded. An appropriate current must be selected by turning the dial on the front panel until the required
amperage setting is reached. With practice you will gain a feel for the correct amperage setting for
different welding rod diameters.
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