Help With My New Welder - No Instructions

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Hey guys. I recently bought a welder. I'm a complete noob when it comes to welding so please forgive my total lack of basic knowledge on the subject.Anyways, I got the welder on special. Its a MIG/MMA welder. 180ampsThe problem is it was the last one in the shop and never had any instructions. I have being youtubing like crazy and cant wait to try out MIG welding.From Youtube, I figured out the basics, but there are a few things I am unsure of. What is the connector above the MATPRO LogoWhat is this cable? Do I need to connect it? Where do I connect it?What is the AC36V for?What is inductance used for?Thank you for the help in advance Attached Images
Reply:Looks like you have a combo machine that can do MIG/Fluxas well as MMA- Stick welding-- or SMAW here in the states Work Clamp goes in the slot/hole above "Mat-Pro" and the Mig Gun attaches to the one on the right. Set the Machine to Solid for Solid wire and gas.Inductance is a way to smooth out the arc characteristics a little more.the Short Pigtail cord looks like an adapter- for Stick welding- not positive on that.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
Reply:So the bottom is just used for stick welding? That same earthing clamp is not used for the mig side?So the top left connector above the matpro logo is the earthing clamp for the mig side? Makes senseI really need to find out what the small cord is for. Both sides have the same connection.......the same type that goes in the (+) (-) connectors for the mma.Also, what is the 36v connector at the back. I really don't want to blow my machine first time using it.Thanks
Reply:the short jumper would go from the bottom plug to the plug above the logo this is how you change the polarity for the MIG/FCAW work clamp goes in unused plug at bottom depending on if you have it set positive for solid wire or Negative for flux coreas for MMA/ Smaw  you would use the bottom plugs only no jumperLast edited by WeldorWes; 10-23-2013 at 06:46 AM.Miller Xmt 350Lincoln Ln-25Ahp 200xSmith Gas Mixer AR/HTig is my Kung FuThrowing down dimes and weaving aboutInstagram http://instagram.com/[email protected]