finishing the activities, before servicing, or when
the appliance is not used.
After use, always store the appliance safely,
outside the reach of children.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
DESCRIPTION BPS130
Your welder has been designed for welding
metal.
1 On/off switch
2 Adjustment knob welding current
3 Temperature indicator
4 Handle
5 Welding cable
6 Earth cable
DESCRIPTION BPS180R
Your welder has been designed for welding
metal.
1 Magnetic Shunt
2 Power supply Cable
3 On and off switch & supply voltage selection
switch
4 Graduated welding amperage scale.
5 Electrode Cable
6 Earth cable
Fitting the mask
Fit the handle (7) to the mask (8) as shown.
Firmly press the handle.
Always wear the mask to
protect your eyes.
Fitting an electrode
Press the handle of the welding cable, keep it
depressed and place the electrode into the
clamp .
Release the handle.
Instructions for use
Fit an electrode into the clamp of the welding
cable.
Connect the clamp of the earth cable directly
to the workpiece or to the workbench.
Hold the mask before your face. Look
through the window in the mask during use.
Always wear the mask to
protect your eyes.
Always wear suitable gloves to
protect your hands.
Finishing the welding area
Clean the welding area using the brush .
Remove welding slags using the slag hammer .
Wear safety glasses to protect
your eyes.
Switching on and off
To switch the appliance on, set the on/off
switch (1) to ‘I’ (BPS130) / “ON” (BPS180R)
To switch the appliance off, set the on/off
switch (1) to ‘0’(BPS130) / “OFF” (BPS180R
)
The appliance has been fitted
with a thermal protection. In
case of overload the
transformer is switched off.
After the transformer has
cooled down the appliance
automatically switches on
again.
Setting the welding current
The welding current depends on the diameter of
the electrode.
Use the adjustment knob to set the welding
current.
Consult the following table for the correct
setting.
WELDING CURRENT
With electrode diameter (Ø)
1,6 mm
A 30-50
2,0 mm
A 50-75
2,5 mm
A 70-95
3,2 mm
A 80-125
4,0 mm
A 115-160
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The appliance does not require any special
maintenance.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots.