Lincoln Electric IM10047 RED-D-ARC GX300 - Manual (Page 18)

B-2 OPERATION B-2
WELDING CONTROLS
1. OUTPUT CONTROL:
The CONTROL dial provides continuous control of the
welding current or welding voltage depending on the
selected welding mode. This control is not active in the
CC-STICK, PIPE, and CV-WIRE modes when a remote
control or wire feeder with remote control is connected
to either the 3-pin or 14-pin Amphenol.
2. WELD MODE SELECTOR SWITCH:
(Provides four selectable welding modes)
CV-WIRE
PIPE
CC-STICK
TOUCH START TIG
3. ARC CONTROL :
The ARC CONTROL WIRE/STICK dial is active in the
WIRE, STICK and PIPE modes, and has different func-
tions in these modes. This control is not active in the TIG
mode.
CC-STICK, PIPE modes In these modes, the ARC CON-
TROL knob sets the short circuit current during stick
welding (arc-force). Increasing the number from -10 to
+10 increases the short circuit current and prevents stick-
ing of the electrode to the plate while welding. This can
also increase spatter. It is recommended that the ARC
CONTROL be set to the minimum number without elec-
trode sticking. Start with a setting at 0.
CV-WIRE mode: In this mode, turning the ARC CON-
TROL clock wise from –10 (soft) to +10 (crisp) changes
the arc from soft and washed-in to crisp and narrow. It
acts as an inductance control. The proper setting
depends on the procedure and operator preference. Start
with a setting of 0.
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