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ARC 140
STICK
TIG
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PORTABLE
POWERFUL
INVERTER WELDER
Page 1: ...1 bossweld com au ARC 140 STICK TIG INSTRUCTION MANUAL PORTABLE POWERFUL INVERTER WELDER ...
Page 2: ...ation Page 09 Trouble Shooting Page 10 Disposal Page 10 Box Contents Page 11 Optional Accessories Page 11 Warranty Information Page 12 SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Primary Input Plug Fitted Duty Cycle Open Circuit Voltage Output Current Range I ieff Input Current Max Protection Class Electrode Diameter Range Thermal Overload Protection Machine Dimensions Machine Weight 240V 10 Amp 15 140A 60 70A 10...
Page 3: ...t the contents of this user guide When using this welder basic safety precautions including those in the following sections must be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Ensure that you have read and understood all of these instructions before using this welder Persons who are not familiar with this user guide should not use this welder Keep this booklet in a safe ...
Page 4: ...able liquids or combustible gases or pressure Do not weld on coated painted or varnished surfaces as the coatings may ignite or can give off dangerous fumes WORK PIECE When welding the work piece will remain at high temperature for a relatively long period The operator must not touch the weld or the work piece unless wearing welding gloves Always use pliers or tongs Never touch the welded material...
Page 5: ...ople s health Welding produces fumes and gases Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health Do not breathe the smoke and gas generated whilst welding or cutting keep your head out of the fumes Keep the working area well ventilated use fume extraction or ventilation to remove fumes and gases In confined or heavy fume environments always wear an approved air supplied respirator We...
Page 6: ... 4 Take the electrode holder and press the handle to open the tong Insert the bare metal rod end of the electrode and release the handle to clamp the electrode Welding Setup 5 Plug the machine 10Amp input power lead into the wall socket ensuring that the power switch on the machine is in the OFF position 6 Turn the power outlet on and turn on the machine using the power switch on the rear of the m...
Page 7: ...5 105 Amps 3 2mm 105 140 Amps 4 0mm 140 160 Amps WARNING Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and work area is clear of hazards prior to operation Starting The Arc 1 Hold the Electrode above the work piece In a smooth quick motion scratch the electrode across the work piece to create the arc Welding Work Piece 2 Hold the Electrode slightly above the work piece to maintain the arc moving the electrode at...
Page 8: ... firmly to the work piece ensuring that the clamp makes good contact with bare metal 5 Plug the machine 10Amp input power lead into the wall socket ensuring that the power switch on the machine is in the OFF position 6 Turn the power outlet on and turn on the machine on using the power switch on the rear of the machine 7 Carefully open the valve of the gas cylinder Adjust to required gas flow rate...
Page 9: ...ng Work Piece 5 Hold the Torch in place moving in a small circular motion until a weld pool is generated 6 Tilt the torch at a 75 angle introducing the filler wire TIG rod into the leading edge of the weld pool at a 15 angle 7 Move Torch and filler wire smoothly and at an even speed to create an even weld distribution The arc will melt the filler wire into the pool as the torch moves forward Note ...
Page 10: ...d Allow the unit to cool Output current is not stable 1 Check mains voltage is constant 2 Check the welding cable connectors are tight in the sockets 3 Check the work clamp connection to the work piece 4 Check the welding leads are not reversed Excessive Spatter 1 Check that the output polarity is correct for the type of electrode being used DISPOSING OF THE PACKAGING Recycling packaging reduces t...
Page 11: ...sweld General Purpose Electrodes 2 0mm x 2kg 110110 6 Bossweld General Purpose Electrodes 2 6mm x 5kg 110140 7 Bossweld Electrode General Purpose 6013 x 2 0mm x 25 Pkt 110250 8 Bossweld Electrode General Purpose 6013 x 2 6mm x 25 Pkt 110260 9 Bossweld Electrode General Purpose 6013 x 3 2mm x 25 Pkt 110280 BOX CONTENTS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 5 2 3 4 1 1 5 7 8 9 6 2 3 4 NOTE The manufacturer s liabili...
Page 12: ...you under Australian law PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IN THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SERVICE SUPPORT PLEASE CALL 02 8761 6500 IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE ALONG WITH YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT WARRANTY WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS The following actions will result in the warrant...
