New 200dx owner with a few questions

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If it is melting on startup you have the polarity wrong. The torch goes in the negative. Also in AC you need about 30-40% balance only. This isn't a miller which is backwards from ours on AC balance adjustment.(cleaning) You should see a cone, and you should be using the red 2% if you have it for aluminum...but yes in AC you'll get a cone. You don't see a lightning bolt on an inverter because there is no HF overlay.

[Toby]

very good, thanks for the quick reply Mark! I will try those changes tomorrow. As stated i am a noob so Im sure there will be more silly questions. thanks again!!

[Toby]

Also one more thing, I am having troubles on startup. When everything is fresh and new it will start up no problem, but when i stop and need to restart, i have to touch the metal to get it fired up. Any suggestions?

[performance]

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