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* turn on gas (anti clockwise) don't lock to max, you might need to turn it off quickly | * turn on gas (anti clockwise) don't lock to max, you might need to turn it off quickly | ||
* turn on regulator (clockwise) don't red line | * turn on regulator (clockwise) don't red line | ||
* rule of thumb with gas is you want to use as little as possible, it's only being used as an envelope around the metal and flux(?) to avoid | * rule of thumb with gas is you want to use as little as possible, it's only being used as an envelope around the metal and flux(?) to avoid oxidation. | ||
* turn on welder you want the dials to be on 3 of 10 on feeder, 3 of 6 on power. generally you want both of these dials to be in the middle. | * turn on welder you want the dials to be on 3 of 10 on feeder, 3 of 6 on power. generally you want both of these dials to be in the middle. | ||
* Shout EYES! | |||
* go slow, look for clean greyish bloom around your work. | * go slow, look for clean greyish bloom around your work. | ||
