Hobart 180 SD manual From Hobart to You

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From Hobart to You

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Hobart.

Now you can get the job done and get it done right.

We know you don’t have time to do it any other way.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Hobart products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will help you

		protect yourself against
		potential hazards on the
		worksite. We’ve made
		installation and operation
		quick and easy. With Hobart you can count on
		years of reliable service with proper
		maintenance. And if for some reason the unit
Hobart is	registered to the	needs repair, there’s a Troubleshooting section
ISO 9001	Quality System	that will help you figure out what the problem
Standard.		that will help you figure out what the problem
Standard.		is. The parts list will then help you to decide
		is. The parts list will then help you to decide
		which exact part you may need to fix the
		problem. Warranty and service information for
		your particular model are also provided.

Hobart Welders manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Hobart products, contact your local Hobart distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual catalog sheets. To locate your nearest

distributor or service agency call 1-877-Hobart1.

Hobart offers a Technical Manual which provides more detailed service and parts information for your unit. To obtain a Technical Manual, contact your local distributor. Your distributor can also supply you with Welding Process Manuals such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P.

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Contents Description OM-355Processes From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Arc Welding Hazards Symbol UsageMarks a special safety message Electric Shock can killFlying Metal can injure eyes ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinWelding can cause fire or explosion Buildup of GAS can injure or killPrincipal Safety Standards EMF Information About PacemakersUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer Signification des symbolesConsignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereuxLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux ’EMPLOI Excessif peut Risque D’INCENDIE OULA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Principales normes de sé curitéInformation sur les champs é lectromagné tiques Selecting a Location InstallationIncluded with Your Unit MovementDuty Cycle Chart Dimensions And WeightsSpecifications ARC Welding can cause Electromagnetic Interference Volt-Ampere CurvesWeld Output Terminals And Selecting Cable Sizes Socket Remote 14 ReceptacleShielding Gas Connections Necting to receptacleInput Voltage Electrical Service GuideConnecting Input Power Input Amperes at Rated OutputControls Output Selector SwitchOperation Select weld process Select polarity Select amperage Example Connect remote control see Section OM-355Example of Remote Amperage Control For TIG Gtaw Welding Select weld process Select polarityRemote Foot Control Typical TIG ConnectionsTypical Stick Connections ApplicationProcess and Material Thickness Guide Label Maintenance and TroubleshootingRoutine Maintenance Turn Off power before ad Adjusting Spark GapsTroubleshooting Justing spark gapsElectrical Diagram Circuit Diagram For Welding Power SourceHigh Frequency HF Welding Processes Using HFSources Of HF Radiation From Incorrect Installation Nonmetal Correct InstallationGround Wire Building Metal BuildingSelecting Tungsten Electrode Safety Information About TungstenSelecting and Preparing Tungsten Electrode Preparing Tungsten For DC Electrode Negative Dcen Welding Instead of thoriated. Tho Guidelines for TIG Welding GtawPositioning The Torch Mables awayWelding direction Form pool Tilt torch Torch Movement During WeldingTungsten Without Filler Rod Tungsten With Filler RodPositioning Torch Tungsten For Various Weld Joints Butt Weld And Stringer Bead Joint Lap Joint Corner JointOM-355 Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureWeld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Striking an Arc Tapping Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc Scratch Start Technique Positioning Electrode Holder Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics 9090 End View of Work AngleConditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingTee Joint Butt JointsLap Joint 16 in 1.6 mm Tack WeldsWeld Test Troubleshooting PorosityTroubleshooting Excessive Spatter Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting Distortion Troubleshooting Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting Waviness Of Bead Parts List Main AssemblyDia Part Description Quantity Mkgs 043 Panel, Front w/Components Page Page Page Service SupportCall Contact your Distributor forHobart Welding Products