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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................3-11
INTRODUCTION...........................................12
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES.......................13-15
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT.......................15
WELDING PREPARATIONS........................16-17
Choose the Proper Innershield Gun............................16
Prepare the Work.........................................................17
Optimizing Feeding......................................................17
WELDING TECHNIQUES..............................18-24
Set the CTWD..............................................................18
Set the Wire Feed Speed (WFS).................................19
Start the Arc.................................................................19
Set the Voltage............................................................19
Travel Speed ...............................................................19
Loading 13-14 Lb. Coils on a 2” Spindle......................20
Handling Poor Fitup.....................................................21
Use the Proper Drag Angle..........................................21
Use the Proper Wire Angle to Joint .............................21
Making Vertical Up Welds ......................................22-23
Making Downhill and Vertical Down Welds .................23
Working with NS-3M....................................................24
OPERATING GUIDE.......................................25-29
Troubleshooting......................................................25-26
Effect of Operating Variables..................................26-27
Welder Qualification Test.............................................27
Storing Innershield Electrode .................................28-29
WELDING PROCEDURES...............................30-39
OPERA TING PROCEDURES..........................40-45
INNERSHIELD GUN P ARTS............................46-47
LINCOLN WELDING SCHOOL.......................48-49