Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual From Miller to You

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Miller is the first welding equipment manufacturer in the U.S.A. to be registered to the ISO 9001 Quality System Standard.

From Miller to You

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Miller. 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.

That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality. Like you, his customers couldn’t afford anything less. Miller products had to be more than the best they could be. They had to be the best you could buy.

Today, the people that build and sell Miller products continue the tradition. They’re just as committed to providing equipment and service that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller 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 Miller you can count on years of reliable service with proper maintenance. And if for some reason the unit needs repair, there’s a Troubleshooting section that will help you figure out what the problem 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.

Miller Electric manufactures a full line

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

distributor or service agency call 1-800-4-A-Miller, or visit us at www.MillerWelds.com on the web.

Working as hard as you do

–every power source from Miller is backed by the most hassle-free warranty in the business.

Miller 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-1318187923FProcesses From Miller 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 Volt-Ampere Curves SpecificationsSpecifications Overheating Welding Power Source Duty Cycle And OverheatingWelding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating DefinitionInstalling Welding Gun And Changing Polarity InstallationInstalling Work Clamp Installing Gas Supply Flow AdjustDo not move or operate unit Where it could tip Electrical Service GuideSelecting a Location And Connecting Input Power 18 in 457 mm of space for airflowTools Needed 15/16 Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub TensionStandard Wire Spool Standard Wire Reel Assembly, and let go of wire Reinstall contact tip, and nozzleWeld Parameter 14 ga 16 ga 18 ga 20 ga 22 gaOperation Wire Speed ControlVoltage Switch ControlsDrive Motor Fuse F1 Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGRoutine Maintenance Short Circuit ShutdownWire Spool Nozzle Cleaning Or Repairing Drive AssemblyTurn Off power before cleaning or repairing drive assembly Turn Off power before replacing contact tipBlow out gun casing Tools Needed Remove liner Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerDisconnect gun from unit To Reassemble GunRemove handle locking nut Slide handle Replacing Switch And/Or Head TubeDisconnect gun first Trouble Remedy Troubleshooting TableSecure power cord plug in receptacle see Section Motor continues to run SectionElectrical Diagram OM-1316Typical MIG Process Connections Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding GasMIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Gun Workpiece Work ClampSelect Wire Size Typical MIG Process Control SettingsWire Recommendation Wire Speed Based on 1/8 in material thickness Ipm = inch per minuteHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Short Normal Long Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapePush PerpendicularDrag ShortNormalLongGun Movement During Welding Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Troubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting Porosity Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting Incomplete Fusion Weld bead Troubleshooting Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting Distortion Flat & Horizontal1 Fillet Common MIG Shielding GasesApplication OM-1318 Parts List Includes ItemsDia Part Description Mkgs Quantity M-10 Gun Figure -2. M-10 Gun Page Support ServiceYour distributor also gives Owner’s Record Miller Electric Mfg. Co