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Manual No 0-5072
INTRODUCTION welDskIll 250, 350
December , 2008
2.05 Description
The WeldSkill 250 and 350 MIG Power Sources are
Gas Metal Arc Welders (GMAW – commonly known
as MIG) with integrated wire feeder units. The Power
Sources are designed to meet the broad operating
needs of the metal fabrication industry where produc-
tion efficiency is vital. They are designed to meet the
requirements of international standard IEC 60974-
and Australian Standard AS 60974..
The WeldSkill 250 and 350 MIG Power Sources pro-
vide excellent performance on mild steel, stainless
steel, aluminium, silicon bronze and some hard facing
wires with Argon based shielding gases. These Power
Sources also provide excellent results on mild steel
using Carbon Dioxide shielding gas.
The WeldSkill 250 and 350 MIG Power Sources are
supplied as complete packages that are ready to
weld (not including shielding gas, electrode wire and
Hiderok™ welding helmet). The instructions in this
manual detail how to correctly set up these machines
and provide guidelines on gaining the best production
efficiency from the Power Source. Please read this
manual thoroughly before using your welder.
2.06 User Responsibility
This equipment will perform as per the information
contained herein when installed, operated, maintained
and repaired in accordance with the instructions pro-
vided. This equipment must be checked periodically.
Defective equipment (including welding leads) should
not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, plainly
worn, distorted or contaminated, should be replaced
immediately. Should such repairs or replacements
become necessary, it is recommended that such
repairs be carried out by appropriately qualified per-
sons approved by CIGWELD. Advice in this regard
can be obtained by contacting accredited CIGWELD
Distributor.
This equipment or any of its parts should not be altered
from standard specification without prior written
approval of CIGWELD. The user of this equipment
shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction
which results from improper use or unauthorised
modification from standard specification, faulty
maintenance, damage or improper repair by anyone
other than appropriately qualified persons approved
by CIGWELD .