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User Manual - Page 2
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Indicates a hazardous situation which cannot be built into this instruction manual cannot cover all times.
6.
Failure to potential personal injury ...instructions discussed in serious personal injury.
5. SAFETY
SETUP
BASIC WELDING
Table of children. Keep out of reach of Contents
Safety 2 Specifications 6 Setup 7 Basic Welding 12
Welding Tips 18 Maintenance 22 Parts...
User Manual - Page 3
...birth defects or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
10.
Arc Ray Safety... designed and approved for the specific welding situation. Do not breathe exhaust fumes.
4. SAFETY
SETUP
9. BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
MAINTENANCE...Services check the operation and air quality and make recommendations for welding and cutting procedures...
User Manual - Page 4
...to touch the welding tip to ground before setting down torch/electrode holder and before preheating, welding... welding, make reactive fumes toxic.
5.
SAFETY
SETUP
BASIC WELDING
Electrical Safety Information
ELECTRIC SHOCK can cause....
9. Vent closed containers, including castings, before service.
2. Do not touch energized electrical parts. Do not use it.
3. Maintain a safe...
User Manual - Page 6
... of the wire, the greater the capacity of power and possible Welder damage.
3. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician before use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
6. Specifications
Electrical Rating Welding Output Capacity
Duty Cycle Open Circuit Voltage KVA Welder Tips / Wire Size...
User Manual - Page 7
...the Power Switch off and unplug the Welder before set up or use of this product. The notch ... Amperes (Volts / 1000 * Amperes)
IPM Inches Per Minute
AWG American Wire Gauge
Setup
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at front of unit. Handle Cover
Screw
WELDING... at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before assembly. Slide the Handle into the...
User Manual - Page 8
.... To prevent wire feed problems, set the Spool so that it before proceeding.
2. Turn the Welder to OFF and unplug it will unwind counterclockwise . GUN
90 AMP FLUX WIRE WELDER
ITEM 61207
ON
MIN
OFF
MAX
WIRE FEED SPEED
Specifications
Wire
0.030" - ...unwind in this
direction
Page 8
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
SAFETY
SETUP
Wire Spool Installation
1.
User Manual - Page 14
... rest
This Welder has an internal thermal protection system to service after cooling off. Item 61849 SAFETY
SETUP
Weld Settings Chart
NOTE: The numbers within a 10 minute period, ...
* This chart is only intended to prevent needless wear. The settings should only be used again, use shorter welding periods and
OFF
MAX
Specifications
Wire
0.030" - 0.035" Flux-Core
Capacity 18 Ga. ...
User Manual - Page 15
... welding technique. The edges of value. Clamps
Workpieces
Clean surfaces to the desired settings. SETUP
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
4. Refer to hold the workpieces in position so that ...Plate
Weldable Mild, Low Alloy Steel
Materials (Not for Aluminum or Stainless Steel)
ON
MIN
OFF
MAX
Specifications
Wire
0.030" - 0.035" Flux-Core
Capacity 18 Ga. - 3/16" Steel Plate
Weldable Mild...
User Manual - Page 17
SAFETY
SETUP
BASIC WELDING
... light and the Welder Gun will shut off .
Page 17 FOLLOW DUTY CYCLE!
8. Set the Gun down on page 14.
up to cool. After practice welding for a few...,
ON
MIN
such as explained on a heat-proof, electrically non-conductive surface. WIRE FEED SPEED
Specifications
Wire
0.030" - 0.035" Flux-Core
Capacity 18 Ga. - 3/16" Steel Plate
Weldable ...
User Manual - Page 18
... procedure. Then, better welding can be covered by adjusting your welding technique to remedy any problems found. Sparks or chips may fly when cleaning.
1. Be careful not to knock this ...ANSI-approved safety goggles and protective wear when cleaning a weld. slag
weld bead
spatter
base metal
SETUP
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
Strike Test
A test weld on a PIECE OF SCRAP can be brittle...
User Manual - Page 19
... longer stickout
Example Weld Diagrams
SETUP
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
MAINTENANCE
... Low Alloy Steel Materials (Not for Aluminum or Stainless Steel)
OFF
MAX
90 Specifications AMP FLUX WIRE WELDER
Wire
0.030" - 0.035" Flux-Core
or Capacity 18...increase penetration:
(to weld THINNER workpieces properly)
a.Use MIN setting
c. X′
Item 61849
GROUND
120V~
For technical questions,...
User Manual - Page 20
... between weld and previous bead or between weld and workpiece. Use MAX setting.
3. Use MIN setting.
2. Improper clamping:
Clamp workpieces securely. SAFETY
Weld Problems
Penetration (Workpiece Heat Control)
EXCESS PENETRATION OR BURN-THROUGH
Weld droops on leading edge of weld puddle. SETUP
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
PROFILE VIEWS
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
1. Welding speed...
User Manual - Page 21
...holes in the weld.
Inconsistent welding speed: Maintain steady weld speed. 3. Spatter that wire is a problem. core wire weld. Burn-Through
Base material melts away, leaving a hole in the bead. Welding... wire feed speed.
Crooked/Wavy Bead
TOP VIEW
Excessive Spatter
Fine spatter is a necessary part of Slag Over Weld
TOP VIEW
PARTIALLY CHIPPED AWAY TO SHOW WELD Slag is normal. ...
User Manual - Page 22
...have any problems are noted, Contact Tip replacement would be replaced. Item ...the Welder to cool thoroughly before service.
1. Examine the shape of ...compressed air, blow out all parts of the Tip with a wire...a tip cleaner (sold separately).
4. Install a 0.035" Tip for 0.035" ...
Remove the Nozzle as well. SAFETY
SETUP
BASIC WELDING
Maintenance
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,...
User Manual - Page 24
...or loose connection within Gun:
Have a qualified technician inspect and repair/replace as detailed on the Specifications table. Item 61849 If possible, eliminate the use of extension.../GFCI devices; Adjust current setting:
Make sure setting matches recommended setting on page 6. SAFETY
SETUP
Troubleshooting (continued)
IMPORTANT! Incorrect contact tip size:
Replace with the proper tip for...
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