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== Tool Anatomy == | === Tool Anatomy === | ||
* Parts of the welder are properly identified | * Parts of the welder are properly identified | ||
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** Output selector switches | ** Output selector switches | ||
== Pre-Operation == | === Pre-Operation === | ||
* Personal Protection Gear - safety glasses, welding helmet, welding gloves, welding jacket (or long sleeves!) | * Personal Protection Gear - safety glasses, welding helmet, welding gloves, welding jacket (or long sleeves!) | ||
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* Adjust welding screens to make sure no bystanders can be caught by arc-flash. | * Adjust welding screens to make sure no bystanders can be caught by arc-flash. | ||
== Operation == | === Operation === | ||
* Turn on the fume extractor and position the end of the extraction arm near your workpiece. | * Turn on the fume extractor and position the end of the extraction arm near your workpiece. | ||
* Make sure no bare skin is ever in contact with the workbench or workpiece during welding or while your parts are hot. | * Make sure no bare skin is ever in contact with the workbench or workpiece during welding or while your parts are hot. | ||
* Clamp a rod into the stinger by twisting the head of the stinger to tighten the internal jaws onto the bare end of the rod. | * Clamp a rod into the stinger by twisting the head of the stinger to tighten the internal jaws onto the bare end of the rod. | ||
* Adjust amperage based on weld rod diameter | |||
* Hold the stinger as appropriate to your weld position and requirements. While welding, edges of flux on rod should just barely not touch the base metal and puddle. | * Hold the stinger as appropriate to your weld position and requirements. While welding, edges of flux on rod should just barely not touch the base metal and puddle. | ||
* Treat all work as if it is hot enough to burn you through your gloves. | * Treat all work as if it is hot enough to burn you through your gloves. | ||
== Post-Operation == | === Post-Operation === | ||
* Turn off the fume extractor. | * Turn off the fume extractor. | ||
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* DO NOT put hot slag and/or rod stubs in standard trash can with other floor sweepings. | * DO NOT put hot slag and/or rod stubs in standard trash can with other floor sweepings. | ||
== Lockout/Tagout Procedure == | === Lockout/Tagout Procedure === | ||
* Tool unplugged and plug wrapped in safe/visible location, tag filled out and posted, front desk notified. | * Tool unplugged and plug wrapped in safe/visible location, tag filled out and posted, front desk notified. | ||
{{CertificationSignOff}} | {{CertificationSignOff}} |
Latest revision as of 21:32, 3 November 2020
Stick Welding Certification | |
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Version | 0.1.0 |
Approval Date | 2020-11-03 |
Prerequisites | |
Document/Printout | Stick Welding Certification |
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Trainer: | |
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Version: | 0.1.0 - 2020-11-03 |
DO NOT USE THIS PAGE AS A SIGN OFF SHEET
Please print the document from the download link in the top right of the wiki page instead!
Training Check-Off List:
Tool Anatomy
- Parts of the welder are properly identified
- Mode selector dial
- Voltage selector
- Ground clamp
- Stinger
- Output selector switches
Pre-Operation
- Personal Protection Gear - safety glasses, welding helmet, welding gloves, welding jacket (or long sleeves!)
- Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends.
- No unrestrained long hair and no flowing clothes. Closed-toed shoes are required.
- Make sure there are no puddles on floor in welding area, particularly around machines.
- Make sure that the welding area is free of flammable materials.
- Adjust welding screens to make sure no bystanders can be caught by arc-flash.
Operation
- Turn on the fume extractor and position the end of the extraction arm near your workpiece.
- Make sure no bare skin is ever in contact with the workbench or workpiece during welding or while your parts are hot.
- Clamp a rod into the stinger by twisting the head of the stinger to tighten the internal jaws onto the bare end of the rod.
- Adjust amperage based on weld rod diameter
- Hold the stinger as appropriate to your weld position and requirements. While welding, edges of flux on rod should just barely not touch the base metal and puddle.
- Treat all work as if it is hot enough to burn you through your gloves.
Post-Operation
- Turn off the fume extractor.
- Turn off the machine (Lincoln DC-400).
- Disconnect the ground clamp, coil cords and store neatly.
- Return all tools.
- Clean the workbench.
- Sweep up (the floor) after yourself, and deposit slag and rod stubs in appropriate metal bucket.
- DO NOT put hot slag and/or rod stubs in standard trash can with other floor sweepings.
Lockout/Tagout Procedure
- Tool unplugged and plug wrapped in safe/visible location, tag filled out and posted, front desk notified.
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Student Signature: | Date | ||
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Certifier Signature: | Date |
Certifer: Please scan this QR Code to email info@claremontmakerspace.org, and include a list of students who have passed this test.
Then, return this form to the front desk (even if the student failed!).