Operator’s Manual

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INDEX

1.

General Welding Safety

2

1.1

Your Welding Environment

2

1.2

Your Welder’s Condition

2

1.3 Use Of Your Welder

2

1.4Specific Areas of Danger, Caution or 3 Warning

1.4A

Electrical Shock

3

1.4B Fumes And Gases

3

1.4C UV & IR Arc Rays

4

1.4D

Fire Hazards

 

1.4E Hot Materials

4

1.4F Sparks, Flying Debris

5

1.4G

Electromagnetic Fields

5

1.4H

Shielding Gas, Cylinders Can Explode

5

1.4I Proper Maintenance And Repair

5

1.4J Proposition 65

5

2.

Product Description

6

3.

Technical Specifications

6

3.1 Proper Environment For The Welder

6

3.2

Requirement For Power Supply

6

3.3

Standards For The Welder

6

3.4

MIG Gun Illustration

6

3.5

Symbol Explanation

7

4.

Welder Specifications

8

4.1 Technical Data

8

4.2

Structure Of Welder

8-9

4.3

Illustration Of Complete Assembly

10

5.

Installation

10

5.1

Electrical Connection

10

5.2

Gas Connection

10

5.3

Wire Feed System Connection

11

5.4

Gun Connection

11

5.5Connection Of The Gun Trigger Leads 11 And Ground Cable

6.

Operation

11

6.1

Work piece Cleaning Before Welding

12

6.2 Adjustment And Test Before Welding

12

6.3

Welding

12

6.4

Maintenance And Service

12

7.

Troubleshooting

13

7.1

Troubleshooting

13

7.2

Common Weld Defects

14

8.

Circuit Chart

15

9.

Packing List

16

10.

Transport And Storage

16

11.

Quality Guarantee

16

12.

Illustrated Parts List

17

Dear Owner:

Thank you for purchasing the MIG 175 wire feed welder. It is designed to provide years of service for you.

This manual is designed to help you safely and effectively operate your welder.

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Northern Industrial Tools 164612 manual General Welding Safety, Product Description Technical Specifications, Installation