Welding
1
Tilt the welding torch to the normal
position
Contact ignition Proceed as follows to ignite the arc:
Apply the gas nozzle
1
Position at the ignition point so that
there is a distance of approximately 2
to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in.) between the
tungsten electrode and the workpiece.
Distance exists
Ignition through workpiece contact
1
Press torch trigger - shielding gas
flows
2
Gradually tilt the welding torch up until
the tungsten electrode touches the
workpiece
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