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AWELD160   ARC Welder Assembly & Operating Instructions 

 

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AWELD160 

ARC Welder w/Thermal Overload 

 

Assembly & Operating Instructions 

 

 

 

 
 

 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. 

This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been  

made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible 

condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without 

prior notice.  

 

IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO  
NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT!  
 
 
HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS? DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE 
RETAILER - CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE. 

If you experience a problem or need parts for this product, visit our website  http://www.buffalotools.com  

or call our customer help line at 

1-888-287-6981

, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time

. A copy of the sales 

receipt is required.

 

 

FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY – NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE.  
 
KEEP THIS MANUAL, SALES RECEIPT & APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE 
REFERENCE.

 

 

Summary of Contents for AWELD160

Page 1: ...occur We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE If you experience a problem or need parts for this product visit our website http www buffalotools com or call our customer help l...

Page 2: ...ation Absorbed Power 5 4 Kilowatts Power Requirement 230 VAC single phase 60 hz Duty Cycle 10 160 Amps AC Power Consumption 230 VAC 60 Hz Single Phase Open Circuit Voltage 48 VC Thermal Overload Protection AC setting 10 minutes shutdown 3 minutes back on Cables Ground 4 AWG single insulation 6 Torch 4 AWG single insulation 6 Accessories Handle Wire Brush Face Shield Weight 39 6 lbs WARNING Always ...

Page 3: ... If any parts are missing or broken please call Customer Service at 1 888 287 6981 FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE FACTORS WHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTO ANY PRODUCT THESE FACTORS MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered work benches and dark work areas may cause accidents or injury Do not opera...

Page 4: ...on cords These cords can easily overheat and or catch fire when used with power tools Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it ON or OFF Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the ...

Page 5: ... correct tool for the job Using the correct tool is safer and faster Make sure the power switch is in good working order If the power switch no longer turns the tool ON or OFF discontinue use and have the tool replaced or repaired Remove the power cord from the power source before storage changing accessories or moving the tool Keep out of reach of children or any untrained person Store tools in a...

Page 6: ... switch into the ON position Be sure the area is free from all foreign material nails staples or any other material Turn the tool OFF and unplug from the power source before making any changes or adjustments to the tool Do not use solvents containing carbon tetrachloride ammonia or acetone to clean the welder Never use gasoline paint thinner or other caustic chemicals that can damage the plastic p...

Page 7: ...ctors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator This product when used for welding and similar applications produces chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm California Health Safety Code 25249 5 et seq Avoid electrical shock Do not permit electrically live parts cables or electrodes to contact skin c...

Page 8: ...ircuit breaker for fuses 10 While holding the Torch Cable Clamp with electrode clearly out of the way of any grounded objects turn the Power Switch to the On position 11 Place the face shield over your eyes Never look at the ignited arc without ANSI approved arc shaded eye protection face shield Permanent eye damage or blindness can occur Skin burns can occur Never breath arc fumes 12 Stroke the a...

Page 9: ...decrease the life and increase the wear on the tool Some chemicals can damage the product Do not use harsh chemicals such as gasoline carbon tetrachloride paint thinner etc A qualified repair technician must perform any tool service or repair Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury Use only identical replacement parts Use of unauthorized parts or failure to...

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