Page 2 - Shielded Metal Arc Welder; Always attach the work lead first.; General Safety
2 Shielded Metal Arc Welder Always keep a fireextinguisher accessiblewhile performing arcwelding operations. ● Before starting or servicing anyelectric arc welder, read andunderstand all instructions. Failureto follow safety precautions orinstructions can cause equipmentdamage and or serious persona...
Page 3 - Location; Slide handle in slot toward rear of; Installation
Safe Practices For Occupational AndEducational Eye And Face Protection ANSI Standard Z87.1, from AmericanNational Standards Institute, 1430Broadway, New York, NY 10018 Refer to the Material Safety DataSheets and the manufacturersinstructions for metals, electrodes,coatings and cleaners. Location Sel...
Page 4 - Operation; Electrode; Assembly
2. Insert filter lens. 3. Attach the stiffeners over the pins on the lens retainers (See Figure 5). 4. To attach the handle, place shield on a flat surface and press handle intoplace (See Figure 6). NOTE: If you have never welded before or have little experience, a full facehelmet is recommended. Bo...
Page 5 - General; STRIKING AN ARC
5 Models WS0900, WS0950, WS1000 and WS1020 DUTY CYCLE / THERMOSTATICPROTECTION Welder duty cycle is the percentage ofactual weld time that can occur in a tenminute interval. For example, at a 10%duty cycle, actual welding can occur forone minute, then the welder must coolfor nine minutes. Internal c...
Page 6 - Arc Welding Basics; AMPERAGE SETTING; Welding Guidelines
6 Shielded Metal Arc Welder 2. E-7014 FAST FILL • Smooth bead and fast deposition • Ideal for joints with poor fitup andgeneral repair work NOTE: E-6011 and E-6018 are not recommended for use with thesewelders. Recommended electrodediameter is 1/16” or 5/64”. Call (800)746-5641 for availability. Arc...
Page 7 - SLAG REMOVAL
7 Models WS0900, WS0950, WS1000 and WS1020 Welding Guidelines (Continued) area (See Figure 10). When the speed istoo fast, the bead is narrow and beadripples are pointed as shown. When thespeed is to slow, the weld metal pilesup and the bead is high and wide. Tocontrol travel speed, watch the widtho...
Page 8 - Troubleshooting Chart - Welder; dedicated; Troubleshooting Chart - Welds
8 Troubleshooting Chart - Welder Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 1. No power at receptacle2. Broken or damaged power cable 1. Inadequate current at electrode 2. Poor connections at welder 1. Accidental contact with work piece 2. Current leakage caused by moist clothing or work area 1. Us...
Page 10 - Replacement Parts List - Model WS0900
10 8 9 12 10 10 7 13 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Electrode holder assembly - Cord not included (Includes reference numbers 2-7) WC200000AV 1 2 Electrode holder handle (Cord not included) WC200001AV 1 3 Electrode holder body WC200002AV 1 4 Insulation cap WC200003AV 1 5 #10-24 x .5” Machine screw ❋ 1 6 #10-24 x ...
Page 11 - Replacement Parts List - Models; MODEL
11 1 Electrode holder assembly - Cord not included (Includes reference numbers 2-7) WC200000AV 1 2 Electrode holder handle (Cord not included) WC200001AV 1 3 Electrode holder body WC200002AV 1 4 Insulation cap WC200003AV 1 5 #10-24 x .5” Machine screw ❋ 1 6 #10-24 x 7/16” Square nut ❋ 1 7 Work clamp...
Page 12 - Glossary of Welding Terms
12 Shielded Metal Arc Welder Models WS0900, WS0950, WS1000 and WS1020 Glossary of Welding Terms AC or Alternating Current - electric current that reverses directionperiodically. Sixty cycle current travelsin both directions sixty times persecond. Arc Length - the distance from the end of the electro...