CIGWELD WELDSKILL 180, Service Manual, Page: 5 / 80

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS ..................................... 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS ................................................................... 1-5
1.03 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................... 1-6
SECTION 2:
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.01 How To Use This Manual ................................................................................ 2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification ................................................................................. 2-1
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.04 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.05 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.06
User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-3
2.07 Packaged Item ................................................................................................ 2-3
2.08 Transporting Methods ..................................................................................... 2-4
2.09 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-4
2.10 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-5
2.11
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 2-6
2.11 Optional Accessories (Cont'd) ........................................................................ 2-7
SECTION 3:
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.01 Environment ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Location .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.03 Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.04
Mains Supply Voltage Requirements .............................................................. 3-1
3.05 Generators ...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.06
Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-2
SECTION 4:
OPERATION ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.01 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.02
Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features ............................................ 4-1
SECTION 5:
STICK (MMAW) WELDING .......................................................................... 5-1
5.01 Setup For STICK (MMAW) Welding ................................................................ 5-1
5.02 Arc Welding Electrodes ................................................................................... 5-2
5.03 Types of Electrodes ......................................................................................... 5-2
5.04 Size of Electrode ............................................................................................. 5-3
5.05 Storage of Electrodes ...................................................................................... 5-3
5.06 Electrode Polarity ............................................................................................ 5-3
5.07 Effects of Arc Welding Various Materials ........................................................ 5-4
5.08 Arc Welding Practice ....................................................................................... 5-4
5.09 Welding Position ............................................................................................. 5-4
5.10 Joint Preparations ........................................................................................... 5-5
5.11 Arc Welding Technique ................................................................................... 5-6
5.12 The Welder ...................................................................................................... 5-6
5.13 Striking the Arc ............................................................................................... 5-6
5.14 Arc Length ...................................................................................................... 5-6
5.15 Rate of Travel .................................................................................................. 5-6