This document summarizes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) techniques. It describes different types of weld beads, such as stringer and weave beads, and weld passes like root, fill, and cover passes. It outlines techniques for various weld positions including flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead. It provides guidance on travel speed, electrode placement, and work and drag angles to control weld penetration. It also covers topics like joint preparation, restarts, crater fills and machine setup for SMAW.