Chicago Electric MIG 170 Face Shield Assembly, Plug Attachment, Tips Maintenance, Setup

SAFETY

Setup

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:

Turn the Power Switch off and unplug the welder before assembly.

Note: Remove the protective foam and cardboard from the welder before setup.

Face Shield Assembly

SETUP

1.Attach the handle to the Face Shield by lining up the two rectangular tabs on the handle with the corresponding holes in the face shield and

A.press the tabs through the holes and then

B.slide the tabs forward from the back, locking the round tab in place.

B	B	Round
		Tab

A A

Handle

Face Shield

(viewed from front)

BASIC WELDING

2.Wear heavy-duty work gloves, the edges of the filter lens may be sharp. Remove any protective film from both sides of the filter lens. Slide the filter lens into the helmet behind the holding tabs. Make sure that the filter lens fits securely and that light cannot leak around its edges.

Filter Lens

Face Shield

(viewed from back)

WELDING

Plug Attachment

TIPS

MAINTENANCE

1.A 250 V~ plug will need to be installed by a certified electrician before use.

2.The plug shown is for use on a 50 A circuit. A different 250 V~ plug and outlet combination may be used, provided it is rated to handle the electrical requirements of the tool and

is installed by a certified electrician.

Note: Although 125 V~ plugs may look similar, the required plug is much larger, see illustration.

DO NOT USE 125 V~ PLUG.

NOTE SIZE DIFFERENCE.

250 V~ 3-Prong Plug (6-50p) and Outlet (6-50r)

(for up to 250 V~ and up to 50 A)

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