Chicago Electric MIG-100 94056 - Manual (Page 7)

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While holding the Torch Cable Clamp 4.
with electrode wire clearly out of the
way of any grounded objects, turn the
Power Switch to the ON position.
Momentarily press the Torch switch
5.
to test the wire feed speed. Adjust
the speed by turning the Wire Feed
Speed Knob (9).
Orient yourself on the area to be
6.
welded, then place a face shield over
your eyes.
Warning: never look at the ignited
arc without AnSi-approved,
arc-shaded, eye protection in a
full face shield. Permanent eye
damage or blindness can occur.
Skin burns can occur. never
breathe welding fumes.
Press (and hold) the Torch button and
7.
stroke the area to be welded with the
electrode wire to ignite the arc.
Never tap the electrode wire into the
welding surface to ignite the arc. This
damages its external coating on the
electrode which prevents oxygen
in the air from coming into contact
with the molten metal, causing it to
oxidize.
8. Once the arc is ignited, tilt the
electrode wire forward at an angle of
approximately 35°.
The wire feeds automatically at a
speed dependent on the Min. or Max.
current setting.
note: If too much current is drawn from
the Welder, the Thermal Overload
protector will activate, the amber
indicator will light, and the Welder
will turn off until it cools down. If this
happens, turn the Power Switch to
the OFF position and wait about 3 ~ 5
minutes.
When the weld is complete, lift the
9.
electrode wire clearly away from any
grounded object, set the face shield
down, turn toward the Welder, and
turn the Power Switch to the OFF
position.
Unplug the Power Cord from the
10.
electrical outlet.