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Read entire operation section before oper- ating the Compact Wire Welder.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone.
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.
•Keep flammable material away.
•Do not weld on closed contain- ers.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
• Wear eye, ear and body protec- tion.
Observe all safety information through- out this manual.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (PRODUCT CAPABILITIES)
These small portable wire feed welders are capable of MIG welding on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. They are also capable of
The term “MIG” stands for Metal Inert Gas welding and requires a separate bottle of shielding gas to protect the weld until it cools. Appropriate shielding gas based on the type of material you are welding can be pur- chased separately from your local welding gas distrib- utor. MIG welding is ideal for welding on thinner and clean materials when a very clean excellent cosmetic looking weld is required. An example would be auto- motive body panels.
Most machines include the necessary items to weld with either the MIG or the
.035”(0.9mm) diameter 4043 aluminum welding wire. Since aluminum welding wire is soft an optional alu- minum spool gun is recommended for best results. A welding Procedure Decal is located inside machine door to help provide suggested settings for welding.
COMMON WELDING ABBREVIATIONS
GMAW (MIG)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding
FCAW (Innershield or Outershield)
•Flux Core Arc Welding
COMPACT WIRE WELDERS
