Lincoln Electric TIG 185 manual Operation

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B-1

OPERATION

B-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before oper- ating the machine.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet cloth- ing.

Insulate yourself from work and ground.

Always wear dry insulating gloves.

Read and follow “Electric Shock Warnings” in the Safety section if welding must be performed under electrically hazardous conditions such as welding in wet areas or on or in the workpiece.

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FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.

• Keep your head out of fumes.

• Use ventilation or exhaust at the

arc, or both, to remove fumes and gases from breathing zone and general area.

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WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion

• Keep flammable material away.

Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles.

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ARC RAYS can burn.

• Wear eye, ear and body protection.

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Observe additional Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

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GRAPHIC SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MACHINE OR IN THIS MANUAL

INPUT POWER

POSITIVE OUTPUT

NEGATIVE OUTPUT

DIRECT CURRENT

PROTECTIVE

GROUND

WARNING OR

CAUTION

DO NOT SWITCH

WHILE WELDING

PRECISION TIG 185

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Contents Precision TIG Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Cylinder may explode if damaged Précautions DE Sûreté Safety Safety Thank You Table of Contents Output Range Input Single Phase onlyRated Output Installation Physical DIMENSIONS2Model Height Width Depth Weight Precision TIGLifting and Moving Select Suitable LocationTilting Input Connections Connections for TIG Gtaw Welding Input Reconnect ProcedureTIG Torch Connection Remote Control Connection Connections for Stick Smaw WeldingWork Cable Connection Shielding GAS ConnectionOperation Product Description Recommended Processes and EquipmentControls and Settings Control FunctionalityOperating Steps Welding in TIG ModePulse TIG Control Remote Control Operation Benefits of the Precision TIG 185 DesignWelding in Stick Mode Recommended Electrode Amperage Ranges Precision TIGFactory Installed Options AccessoriesTable C.1 Field Installed Options K2348-1 Under-Storage CartRoutine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceSpark GAP Adjustment Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideSymptoms Output ProblemsRecommended ProblemsCourse of Action TIG Mode Problems Problems Possible Recommended TIG Welding Problems Stick Welding Problems Diagrams Dimensionprint Dimension Print L12202Precision TIG Precaucion Warnung