Hobart Welding Products CHAMPION 4500 - Manual (Page 41)

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SECTION 12 − STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES
12-1. Stick Welding Procedure
stick 2007−04 − ST-151 593
1 Workpiece
Make sure workpiece is clean be-
fore welding.
2
Work Clamp
3 Electrode
A small diameter electrode requires
less current than a large one. Fol-
low electrode manufacturer’s
instructions when setting weld am-
perage (see Section 12-2).
4
Insulated Electrode Holder
5 Electrode Holder Position
6 Arc Length
Arc length is the distance from the
electrode to the workpiece. A short
arc with correct amperage will give
a sharp, crackling sound.
7
Slag
Use a chipping hammer and wire
brush to remove slag. Remove slag
and check weld bead before mak-
ing another weld pass.
Tools Needed:
1
4
3
5
2
7
6
Weld current starts when elec-
trode touches workpiece.
Weld current can damage elec-
tronic parts in vehicles. Discon-
nect both battery cables before
welding on a vehicle. Place work
clamp as close to the weld as
possible.