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See your Owner's Manual for complete safety precautions and procedures. |
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1. Safety
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Make sure you have all the necessary safety equipment and appropriate clothing. For example,
- Dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection
- Approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter lenses to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching
- Approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet
- Protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material (leather, heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection.
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2. Torch Placement
Hold the TIG torch in your hand at a 70° or 80° angle. Raise the torch so that the tungsten is off of the work piece no more than 1/8 to 1/4 in. Don't let the tungsten touch the work piece or it will contaminate your material and you will need to regrind your tungsten. |
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3. Foot Pedal Control
Practice controlling the heat with the foot pedal to see the weld puddle increase and decrease. Ideally, you want your weld puddle to be about 1/4 inch wide. Keep your puddle size consistent so it doesn't grow, shrink, spread or narrow while you are welding. |
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4. Filler Metal
Pick up your filler metal in your other hand so it rests horizontally at a 15° angle from the work piece - not pointed down. Heat up the base metal and gently dab the filler into the puddle. Dab rather quickly so you don't leave large deposits. |
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