Operating instructions - EWM Hightec Welding GmbH

Design and functionMMA welding5.11 MMA weldingCAUTIONRisk of being crushed or burnt.When replacing spent or new stick electrodes• Switch off machine at the main switch• Wear appropriate safety gloves• Use insulated tongs to remove spent stick electrodes or to move welded workpieces and• Always put the electrode holder down on an insulated surface.5.11.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece leadFigure 5-49Item Symbol Description 01 Workpiece2 Electrode holder3 Connection socket, “-” welding current4 Connection socket, “+” welding current• Insert cable plug of the electrode holder into either the "+" or "-" welding current connection socket andlock by turning to the right.• Insert cable plug of the workpiece lead into either the "+" or "-" welding current connection socket andlock by turning to the right.NOTEPolarity depends on the instructions from the electrode manufacturer given on theelectrode packaging.84099-005234-EW50116.04.2012