MAC TOOLS MW175 - Holding and Positioning Welding Gun

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7-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet and
pressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in (13 mm) past end of nozzle,
and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam.
NOTE
1 Hold Gun and Control Gun
Trigger
2 Workpiece
3 Work Clamp
4 Electrode Extension
(Stickout) 1/4 to 1/2 in (6 To
13 mm)
5 Cradle Gun and Rest Hand
on Workpiece
2
3
5
4
90° 90°
0°-15°
45°
45°
GROOVE WELDS
FILLET WELDS
End View Of Work Angle Side View Of Gun Angle
End View Of Work Angle Side View Of Gun Angle
1
0°-15°
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