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13-2. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
Groove Welds
Fillet Welds
F
Welding wire is energized when gun
trigger is pressed. Before lowering hel-
met and pressing trigger, be sure wire
is no more than 1/2 in. (13 mm) past
end of nozzle, and tip of wire is posi-
tioned correctly on seam.
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
6 End View Of Work Angle
7 Side View Of Gun Angle