Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual Table of Contents

Models: 172 M-10 Gun

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WARNING

This product, when used for welding or cutting, produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)

The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual:

MIG = GMAW

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING

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1-1. Symbol Usage

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1-2.

Arc Welding Hazards

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1-3.

Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

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1-4.

Principal Safety Standards

3

1-5.

EMF Information

4

SECTION 1 – CONSIGNES DE SECURITE – LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

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1-1.

Signification des symboles

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1-2.

Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc

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1-3. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement

 

 

et la maintenance

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1-4.

Principales normes de sécurité

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1-5.

Information sur les champs électromagnétiques

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SECTION 2 – SPECIFICATIONS

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2-1.

Specifications

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2-2.

Volt-Ampere Curves

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2-3.

Welding Power Source Duty Cycle And Overheating

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2-4.

Welding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating

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SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION

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3-1.

Installing Work Clamp

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3-2.

Installing Welding Gun And Changing Polarity

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3-3.

Installing Gas Supply

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3-4.

Electrical Service Guide

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3-5. Selecting A Location And Connecting Input Power

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3-6.

Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension

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3-7.

Installing Drive Roll, Wire Guide And Threading Welding Wire

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3-8. Weld Parameter

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SECTION 4 – OPERATION

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4-1.

Controls

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SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING

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5-1. Routine Maintenance

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5-2. Drive Motor Fuse F1

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5-3.

Short Circuit Shutdown

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5-4. Cleaning Or Repairing Drive Assembly

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5-5. Replacing Gun Contact Tip

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5-6. Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner

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5-7. Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube

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5-8.

Troubleshooting Table

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SECTION 6 – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

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SECTION 7 – MIG WELDING (GMAW) GUIDELINES

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7-1. Typical MIG Process Connections

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7-2.

Typical MIG Process Control Settings

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7-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun

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7-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape

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7-5. Gun Movement During Welding

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7-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics

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7-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics

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7-8.

Troubleshooting – Excessive Spatter

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7-9.

Troubleshooting – Porosity

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7-10.Troubleshooting – Excessive Penetration

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7-11.Troubleshooting – Lack Of Penetration

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7-12.Troubleshooting – Incomplete Fusion

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7-13.TroubleshootingBurn-Through

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7-14.Troubleshooting – Waviness Of Bead

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7-15.Troubleshooting – Distortion

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7-16.Common MIG Shielding Gases

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SECTION 8 – PARTS LIST

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OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

 

WARRANTY

 

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Miller Electric 172 M-10 Gun manual Table of Contents