Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual Operation, Controls, Wire Speed Control, Voltage Switch

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SECTION 4 – OPERATION

4-1. Controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Wire Speed Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Use control to select a wire feed speed. As Voltage switch setting in- creases, wire speed range also in- creases (see weld setting label in welding power source).

2 Voltage Switch

.Switch must “click” into detent position 1, 2, 3, or 4 for proper contact.

The higher the selected number, the thicker the material that can be welded (see weld setting label in welding power source). Do not switch under load.

3Voltage Switch - Fan Only Position

In Fan Only position, fan runs but there is no weld output.

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4 Power Switch

Ref. ST-187 921

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Contents OM-1318187923F ProcessesDescription From Miller to You Table of Contents Page Marks a special safety message Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can killWelding can cause fire or explosion ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinFlying Metal can injure eyes Buildup of GAS can injure or killPrincipal Safety Standards About Pacemakers EMF InformationConsignes DE Securite Lire Avant Utilisation Signification des symbolesUN Choc É Lectrique peut tuer LES Fumé ES ET LES GAZ peuvent ê tre dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeuxLE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesser Risque D’INCENDIE OU’EMPLOI Excessif peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresPrincipales normes de sé curité Information sur les champs é lectromagné tiquesConsignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaques Specifications SpecificationsVolt-Ampere Curves Welding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating Welding Power Source Duty Cycle And OverheatingOverheating DefinitionInstallation Installing Work ClampInstalling Welding Gun And Changing Polarity Flow Adjust Installing Gas SupplySelecting a Location And Connecting Input Power Electrical Service GuideDo not move or operate unit Where it could tip 18 in 457 mm of space for airflowInstalling Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension Standard Wire Spool Standard Wire ReelTools Needed 15/16 Reinstall contact tip, and nozzle Assembly, and let go of wire14 ga 16 ga 18 ga 20 ga 22 ga Weld ParameterVoltage Switch Wire Speed ControlOperation ControlsRoutine Maintenance Maintenance &TROUBLESHOOTINGDrive Motor Fuse F1 Short Circuit ShutdownTurn Off power before cleaning or repairing drive assembly Cleaning Or Repairing Drive AssemblyWire Spool Nozzle Turn Off power before replacing contact tipDisconnect gun from unit Cleaning Or Replacing Gun LinerBlow out gun casing Tools Needed Remove liner To Reassemble GunReplacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Disconnect gun firstRemove handle locking nut Slide handle Secure power cord plug in receptacle see Section Troubleshooting TableTrouble Remedy Motor continues to run SectionOM-1316 Electrical DiagramMIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Regulator Flowmeter Wire Feeder Power Source Shielding GasTypical MIG Process Connections Gun Workpiece Work ClampWire Recommendation Wire Speed Typical MIG Process Control SettingsSelect Wire Size Based on 1/8 in material thickness Ipm = inch per minuteHolding And Positioning Welding Gun Push PerpendicularDrag Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeShort Normal Long ShortNormalLongPoor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsGun Movement During Welding Troubleshooting Porosity Troubleshooting Excessive SpatterTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead Troubleshooting DistortionWeld bead Common MIG Shielding Gases ApplicationFlat & Horizontal1 Fillet OM-1318 Includes Items Parts ListDia Part Description Mkgs Quantity M-10 Gun Figure -2. M-10 Gun Page Service Your distributor also givesSupport Miller Electric Mfg. Co Owner’s Record