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I would gues that Hot start sets your open circuit voltage, i.e. the voltage on the electrode as you start your arc. Too low a voltage can make the wire 'snub' and stick as you start to weld, which causes you to pull on the rod and lift your mask just in time to get a good blast of arc-eye. Not that I've ever done that.
Arc Force - possibly welder capacitance, which probably changes the shape of the arc.
And lastly: Why learn how to stick weld? Planning on running a farm some day? Mig is far more useful.
Open to dissenting opinions.
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