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* 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.
* 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.
* try to make a sound like sizzling bacon..........
* Shout EYES! Or welding, be sure no one is looking without correct eye protection.
* Shout EYES! Or welding, be sure no one is looking without correct eye protection.
* go slow, look for clean greyish bloom around your work.
* go slow, look for clean greyish bloom around your work.
* try to make a sound like sizzling bacon..........


===Dos===
===Dos===