Welding Tips and Tricks

I have done a little welding with a Millermatic 110 and a little stick welding. All as a hobby. I purchased a used Miller XMT 304 cc/cv which is in good shape, but I really need a "user's manual". I don't know how to set it up for MIG or TIG use. Can anyone suggest a good How to...manual for me to purchase? I've down loaded the "owner's manual", but that really isn't a big help.

I put this in the other column, too

Go here.....http://www.millerwelds.com/service/owne ... .php?model

There is a drop down menu for your model and the download is free

Other Steve

Marlon,
I have an XMT304 as well. The manual is not much help. There are lots of options for MIG with the XMT. The XMT is a CV machine that can connect to many types of wire feeders. I don't currently use MIG on my XMT. The LN25 has been recommended as the best MIG attachment for my application, automobile work. I currently use stick and TIG. For TIG there are two settings on the XMT, scratch start and lift arc. I use lift arc where the material is thicker than 1/16" inch and I can run higher current, like 50 amps or more. The lift arc prevents the tungsten from sticking and allows effortless arc starts. On thinner material that requires lower current the lift arc still results in the tungsten electrode sticking sometimes. At low amperage settings, like 30 amps, I use scratch start with a copper strike plate sits right next to the weld. One of my friends, a welding engineer, has urged me to try doing the scratch start on the filler rod (copper coated). That technique would be faster, but I have not perfected it yet. Enjoy your XMT304