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As stated , new to forum,have some tig experience, new to mig. Got the a fore mentioned machine from a friend. It looks brand new however I haven't turned it on yet, what to look for etc. and how to, Been viewing different mig stuff at tips and tricks.com and watched some pros weld but that's my experienc with mig HELP and thanks

[weldin mike 27]

Hi there,

Welcome to the forum.

First thing, do you know if the welder works?

Secondly it never hurts to give an old machine a blow out with compressed air.

Have you got gas? Carbon Dioxide or a mixed argon based gas for steel.

When its turned on and gas is hooked up and wire is in correctly, 3, things will happen when you pull the trigger,

*Wire is powered up
*Wire feeds out of gun
* Gas comes out. If any of these things arn't happening there could be a problem in the machine.

I looked at that machine on google images and I can give you a few pointers although i have never used one before.

First off, You have range control and arc voltage. You select a range and then choose a voltage setting. It can be any combo, IE Low/5 or med/ 3 or or high/8 for full blast. Then adjust the wire feed speed until you get a nice crisp arc sound. They do not have to be set on any particular combo. (Although some combos will result in an unusable setting.)

I think that should get you going, First of start on some thickish steel, ^3mm, regardless of settings so you dont burn through.

Good luck, I hope this doesnt confuse you. ( I wish my mate would give me a mig)

Mick