Prepare and fit the work carefully, cleaning the joint of all foreign material. Use DC+ or AC current with minimum open circuit voltage of 70 volts. Proceed with the lowest current possible and a short arc without allowing the coating to touch the molten pool. Short and intermittent welding should be preferred to avoid overheating and distortion. Avoid excessive weaving. The electrode should be coated. discard exposed core wire. Use only dry electrode to prevent blowholes in deposit. If necessary, re-dry at 250 degrees celsius 2 hours before use.