Lincoln Electric IM555 manual Operation, General Description, Can be dangerous, ARC Rays can burn

B-1 OPERATION B-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read entire section before operating this unit. Additionally, read the V300 operator’s manual before operating this unit.

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring.

•Insulate yourself from the work and ground.

•Always wear dry insulating gloves.

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FUMES AND GASES

can be dangerous.

•Keep your head out of fumes.

•Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone.

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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.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The MIG Pulser is a hand-held “pendant” type GMAW Pulsing option for the V300 Pro and V300-I power sources. It is a simple, easy-to-use unit, with a mini- mum of controls. It supports the GMAW-P (pulse MIG) process on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. The MIG Pulser is supplied with a cable and brackets for connection and mounting to a V300. An optional control cable extension is also available which allows the MIG Pulser to be placed up to 25 feet from the V300.

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT

The MIG Pulser/V300 combination can run the follow- ing processes:

GMAW-P

.035 steel, 100 - 700 IPM (90/10 Ar/CO2)

.045 steel, 75 - 400 IPM (90/10 Ar/CO2)

.035 stainless steel, 100 - 700 IPM (98/2 Ar/O2)

.045 stainless steel, 75 - 350 IPM (98/2 Ar/O2) 3/64 5356 Aluminum, 150 - 600 IPM (Ar)

The MIG Pulser/V300 combination can be used with all wire feeders recommended for the V300 (LN-25, LN-7 family). It will also work with the Magnum Spoolgun with limitations. No other options or accessories are required or supported. Note: Using the MIG PULSER with a LN9-GMA requires installation of the voltage board bypass jumper on the LN9.

OPERATIONAL FEATURES AND CONTROLS

The MIG Pulser has the following controls as standard: Arc Length (continuously variable), Peak Current (choice of Low, Medium and High), and Background Current (choice of Normal and High).

MIG PULSER