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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

GC0722

MIG/MMA/TIG INVERTER WELDER

MODEL NO: MIG120 MULTI

PART NO: 6015601

Summary of Contents for 6015601

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0722 MIG MMA TIG INVERTER WELDER MODEL NO MIG120 MULTI PART NO 6015601...

Page 2: ...CLARKE dealer immediately SPECIFICATIONS NOTE The details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of going to print However CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifi...

Page 3: ...t cool to create the welded joint Because of the versatility and simplicity of MMA welding it requires less skill and is used primarily to weld iron and steel including stainless steel but nickel and...

Page 4: ...E In effect this means that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste It must be disposed of according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE at a...

Page 5: ...VENTION Severe discomfort illness or death can result from fumes vapours heat or oxygen enrichment or depletion that welding or cutting may produce Prevent them with adequate ventilation NEVER ventila...

Page 6: ...istant covers or shields Walls ceilings and floor near work should be protected by heat resistant covers or shields Fire watcher must be standing by with suitable fire extinguishing equipment during a...

Page 7: ...rate lightweight clothing reflect from light coloured surfaces and burn the skin and eyes Skin burns resemble acute sunburn those from gas shielded arcs are more severe and painful PROTECTIVE CLOTHING...

Page 8: ...from high currents can affect pacemaker operation Persons wearing pacemakers should consult with their doctor before going near arc welding or spot welding operations PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK Keep you...

Page 9: ...of power DO NOT open power circuit or change polarity while welding If in an emergency it must be disconnected guard against shock burns or flash from switch arcing Always shut OFF and disconnect all...

Page 10: ...the smallest electric shock Stop welding IMMEDIATELY and DO NOT attempt to use the machine until the fault is diagnosed and corrected 9 NEVER allow the earth cable or torch to become wrapped around th...

Page 11: ...klet carefully before use Do not expose to rain Wear welding mask Recycle unwanted materials under WEEE Directive Wear protective gloves General Hazard Wear a dust mask Warning Magnetic field created...

Page 12: ...s shown below The old plug must be disposed of safely as insertion into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond...

Page 13: ...ted with 1 On off Switch at rear 2 Gas cylinder connecting port at rear 3 Wire thickness selector switch 4 MIG MMA LIFT TIG function selector switch 5 Current selector knob 6 Positive terminal 7 Negat...

Page 14: ...OL FUNCTIONS 1 Power LED When the power is switched on at the rear of the machine the switch will be illuminated as will the green Power On LED 2 Thermal overload LED If the duty cycle is exceeded as...

Page 15: ...The clear glass must be fitted first to face the outside 3 Insert the two plastic screws and use the plastic wingnuts to clamp the glass panels to the shield The clear glass panel should be replaced...

Page 16: ...wn and allowing the side panel to drop down 2 Remove any loose items that have been transported inside 3 Place the lower bottle bracket into position and secure in place using the 2 screws provided 4...

Page 17: ...n the wire as it will unravel causing feeding problems later The wire will feed off the spool clockwise from the top of the reel The spool must be fitted in the correct orientation otherwise it will n...

Page 18: ...ding 2 Loosen the tensioning knob and pivot it towards you 3 Lift up the arm 4 Feed the wire through the guide over the drive roller and into the torch liner Push about 10 15 cm into the torch liner 5...

Page 19: ...elding wire being used Mild steel solid core with gas Flux cored no gas 1 Connect a bottled gas cylinder to the connector at the back of the welder FITTING THE WELDING ROD Select the appropriate weldi...

Page 20: ...nnect the earth clamp to the negative terminal as shown FLUX WELDING WITH NO GAS If using 0 9mm flux cored wire connect the earth clamp to the positive terminal as shown MMA ELECTRODE WELDING Connect...

Page 21: ...and fit it into the welding rod holder The following sizes can be used and are available from your CLARKE dealer 4 Attach the work clamp to the workpiece as close as possible to the area being welded...

Page 22: ...voltage Settings 1 10 using the selector knob 3 With practice you will gain a feel for the correct current setting for different welding rod thicknesses THERMAL OVERLOAD The Thermal Overload shuts off...

Page 23: ...satisfactory weld One of the problems experienced with novice welders is the welding wire sticking to the contact tip This is as a result of the wire feed speed being too slow It is always better ther...

Page 24: ...workpiece the angle of the electrode must be maintained at between 20 and 30 NOTE When you prime the arc be sure to withdraw the electrode swiftly to leave the gap otherwise the electrode will weld it...

Page 25: ...ed is usually added to the leading edge of the weld pool to fill the joint This process is ideally suited for welding thin metals such as car body panels pressure vessels heat exchangers pipes etc whe...

Page 26: ...bottle tightly and attach the gas hose to the inlet connector securely with a hose clip 4 Turn the pressure regulator knob to set a pressure of approx 2 5kg cm2 35 lbf in2 5 Ensure the electrode at t...

Page 27: ...ke mark on the surface of the workpiece it is advisable to strike the arc in the joint where the mark will be concealed by the weld Thin sheet and stainless steel may be welded with or without filler...

Page 28: ...1 45 50 10 15 1 4 5 1 0 1 2 1 0 1 5 140 150 22 23 40 50 15 1 6 0 1 2 1 2 1 5 170 185 24 26 40 50 15 20 Positive 9 0 1 2 1 2 1 5 320 340 32 34 40 50 15 20 Positive Metal thickness mm Wire diameter mm W...

Page 29: ...heavy deposit which overlaps at the sides It is wasteful both in terms of time and electrode use ELECTRODE MOVED TOO QUICKLY This causes poor penetration with a stringy and incomplete weld deposit Sla...

Page 30: ...erter printed circuit is defective Contact your nearest CLARKE dealer Wrong output current Current selector control is defective Contact your nearest CLARKE dealer Low power supply voltage Check the m...

Page 31: ...earth wires to opposite sites of the work piece No response from welder Check fuses and power lead Replace fuses as necessary If problem persists return welder to your local dealer Check fuse size Wel...

Page 32: ...nsion roller Caution DO NOT over tighten Wire dirty rusty damp or bent Re cut wire and ensure it is clean Liner partially blocked Clean with compressed air Poor quality welds Insufficient gas at weld...

Page 33: ...he hose for security and damage Wire feed unit The feed roller wire guide plays an important part in achieving consistent results Check the feed roller groove removing any deposits Torch Protect the t...

Page 34: ...ase panel 2 Cover panel 14 Potentiometer 3 Main PCB 15 LED 4 Insulation board 1 16 3 gear switch 5 Insulation board 2 17 Coupling device 6 Dam board 18 Torch cable gland 10 dia 7 Centre panel 19 Torch...

Page 35: ...d welding current e g When welding at 140 Amps the machine may be used for 6 minutes 60 in any10 minute period 1 Name address of manufacturer 9 Energy Supply symbol 2 Model Number Part Number 10 Range...

Page 36: ...mini spool 0 9mm 8132110 Use for no gas welding Mild steel mini 0 6mm 8132100 Use for gas welding Mild steel mini 0 8mm 8132070 Use for gas welding Stainless Steel 0 8mm mini spool 8132090 Welding Ga...

Page 37: ...chase Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was inten...

Page 38: ...38 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY UK...

Page 39: ...39 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE...

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