bought a older 1990s hobart tigwave 250 ac/dc tig. it has a large amount of controls on the front panel. problem is most all of the painted letters and numbers have fade so i can be sure of what they say. i down load an user mauel from the internet which did help locate and idenify what each control is but is short on what to set them on.
Questions: 1. 'Arc force control' say only active when in 'high frequency switch' is in 'stick' position HFS has 4 positions but i cant read any of the labels, i think i need to be in 'continuous' position for ac tig ?? but dont know which of the 4 positions that is?![Hobart Tigwave 250 Manual Hobart Tigwave 250 Manual](/uploads/1/2/8/3/128337991/482868197.JPG)
2. if i am using a foot control do i still use and set the 'amperage adjustment dial' and if so what to set it on?
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So my task or goal is, argon gas, no water cool, welding steel 3/16, using a foot control for heat, input 230 volts. Questions: 1. 'Arc force control' say only active when in 'high frequency switch' is in 'stick' position HFS has 4 positions but i cant read any of the labels, i think i need to be in 'continuous' position for ac tig ?? but dont know which of the 4 positions that is?