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MIG welders can be useful tools to connect two metal surfaces together. MIG welder required careful operation due to involve gas, fire and electricity. That may seem like a dangerous combination, but with proper care, a MIG welder can be safely utilized.

The steps needed for operating a MIG welder.

Before use MIG welder, wear personal protective equipment like welding gloves, welding helmet, hearing and eye protection wear to protect from sparks of MIG welder can easily burn or blind instantly. Protective eyewear because of the light alone that comes from the welding is dangerous to look at without protection. If possible, get a helmet that automatically darkens when the MIG welder is operating.

Adjust the tip voltage to the proper setting. The tip voltage determines how deep your welding will penetrate the surface you are working on. If your setting is too low, you will only create melting on the surface. If the setting is too high, you might put a hole in your material.

Set the feed rate of the MIG welder. The feed rate controls gas you let the welder expunge depending on the material you are working with, the feed rate may need to be adjusted higher or lower.

Zigzag patterns are the best way to create a good weld because they do not allow the arc to stay in one place too long. If it does, the arc can destroy your material rather than weld it.

Follow this instruction and read your manual before you attempt to do any welding

1. Locate a 220V outlet.

2. Plug in MIG Welder into the outlet.

3. Attach ground cord into the welder.

4. Attach wire feed welder cord into the welder.

5. Attach the welder’s feed wire.

6. Adjust the voltage and wire feed rate to preferred settings.

7. Switch on the welder.

8. Use the wire bush to clean the surface that will be welded.

9. Use the ground cord from the welder to cramp onto the piece of steel to be welded.

10. Place the welding handle near your starting position.

11. Pull your helmet over your face.

12. Begin welding by pulling the wire feed trigger.

13. Weave a wire feed from side to side.

14. Continue welding until you see expected outcome.

• Premium solar powered welding helmet with unique designs
• Auto-darkening lens responds in 1/25000 seconds, shades can be switched continuously from shades 9-1
• UV and IR protection are in compliance with EN169 standards for welding filters
• Design and construction meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for eye protection devices, two-way adjustable hea
• Solar rechargeable lithium battery

Product Description
Premium solar powered welding helmet that comes with three unique designs. These helmets fully meet industry standards: auto-darkening lens responds in 1/25000 seconds, darkens when welding begins and clears when welding stops, shades can be switched easily and continuously between shades from 9 to 13 with 1/10000 seconds reaction time, UV and IR protection are in compliance with EN169 standards for welding filters, and the design and construction meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for eye protection devices. The internal rechargeable lithium battery is rechargeable by the solar cell. Two-way adjustable headband ensures a comfortable fit. The unique designs make them more than great welding helmets.

Neiko Auto Darkening Solar Powered Welding Helmet – ANSI Approved, Red Flame Design with Polished Black Finish

• Variable Shade 9-12
• Reaction Time 1/12,000-seconds.
• Lens Sensitivity and Delay Controls
• Replaceable 2 AAA Batteries
• Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 Standards

Product Description
Automatic UV and IR filters protect eyes from harmful visible and invisible light during welding. Switching time is less than or equal to 2 milliseconds, so there’s no need to flip the helmet up to see your work under normal light conditions. Full face protection features adjustable head suspension and adjustable delay time,sensitivity and dark shade protection. Viewing area is 3-1/2″ x 1-1/2″.

Hobart 770424 XVS Series Welding Helmet Black

Learn arc welding helmet safety from an arc welding expert in this free DIY video. Expert: Malcolm MacDonald Bio: Malcolm MacDonald graduated from Connestoga College in 1968 taking the Fitter Welding Program. Filmmaker: Melissa Schenk