Lincoln Electric 170I manual Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

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Contents Handymig For Engine powered equipment SafetyElectric and Magnetic Fields may be dangerous Iii Electric Shock can killARC Rays can burn Fumes and Gases can be dangerousWelding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Cylinder may explode if damagedAssessment of Area Instructions for ELECTRO- Magnetic CompatibilityPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately Table of Contents Section F ViiiSection D Section ETechnical Specifications Handymig InstallationIdentify and Locate Components Safety PrecautionsStacking Work Clamp InstallationSelect Suitable Location Output ConnectionsGAS Connection GUN InstallationWork Cable Installation Connecting Gun Cable to the HandymigFigure A.5 Input ConnectionsLine Cord Connection Electrical Input Connection For Rated OutputGeneral Description Design Features AdvantagesOperational Features and Controls OperationWelding Capability Controls and SettingsLimitations Welding Operations Wire LoadingSequence of Operation Figure B.4 Wire ThreadingProcess Guidelines Cleaning Tip And NozzleMaking a Weld Shielding Gas Changing Machine Over to Feed Other Wire SizesWelding with Gmaw MIG Welding with Fcaw InnershieldOverload Protection Learning to WeldLearning to Weld Gmaw MIG Welding ARC SELF-SHIELDED Fcaw Welding ARCCommon Metals Process SelectionJoint Types and Positions Penetration Welding In The Vertical PositionFillet Welds Correct Welding Position Machine SET UP for the SELF-SHIELDED Fcaw ProcessWelding Techniques for the SELF- Shielded Fcaw Process Vertical-down WeldingCorrect Welding Speed Correct Electrical Stickout ESOPractice Helpful HintsWelding Techniques for the Gmaw MIG Process Machine SET UP for the Gmaw MIG ProcessFor the Handymig 170i, use the following To Eliminate Stubbing* in order of importance Troubleshooting WeldsTo Eliminate a Ropy Convex Bead To Correct Poor Penetration in order of impor- tanceProper Gun Handling Application Chart Routine Maintenance MaintenanceGUN and Cable Maintenance Changing the Contact TIP Component Replacement ProceduresChanging Drive Roll GUN Handle Parts Changing LinerLiner trim length Ground Test Procedure HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide 1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1Recommended Course of Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Guide Problems Possible Areas Symptoms MisadjustmentsContact your local Liquid Arc Authorized Field Service FacilityWelding Problems Handymig 170i Wiring Diagram Code Wiring DiagramsPrecaucion Warnung Copyright 2000 Lincoln Global Inc