9-3.
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.
5
End View of Work Angle
45
End View of Work Angle
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1
4
°
°
90
90
GROOVE WELDS
°
45
°
FILLET WELDS
3
2
°
°
0
-15
Side View of Gun Angle
°
°
0
-15
Side View of Gun Angle
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
S-0421-A