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WARNING: Read these instructions before using the machine

The welder is supplied set up for no gas welding

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS1118 - ISS 1

GAS/NO GAS MIG WELDER

MODEL NO: MIG 240

PART NO: 6014200

Summary of Contents for MIG 240

Page 1: ...ING Read these instructions before using the machine The welder is supplied set up for no gas welding OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS1118 ISS 1 GAS NO GAS MIG WELDER MODEL NO MIG 240 PART NO 601...

Page 2: ...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 intended Faulty goods should be returned to t...

Page 3: ...ARKE dealer or our parts division PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER COMMENT Welding Wire Spools Flux cored mild steel 4 5kg 0 9mm 6000666 Use for no gas welding Mild steel 0 6mm 5 kg 6000476 Use for gas we...

Page 4: ...Fitting the Gas bottle bRACKET 12 Connect the torch 12 Connect the earth lead 12 THE WELDING SHIELD 13 PREPARATION FOR USE 14 Mounting The Welding Wire Spool 14 Setting The Drive Roller Size 14 Threa...

Page 5: ...d Make sure that the earth clamp is secured to bare metal adjacent to the weld seam and when not in use is insulated for safety Keep all equipment well maintained The operator shall prevent gas cylind...

Page 6: ...le welding shields equipped with appropriate protection filters Where there are pedestrians and traffic ensure a protective screen is used to avoid accidental arc glare Do not weld in the vicinity of...

Page 7: ...AYS ensure that there is ample free air circulating around the outer casing of the machine and that the louvres are unobstructed ALWAYS inspect the hose before use to ensure it is in good condition AL...

Page 8: ...his product do not correspond with the markings on the terminals of your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked N or coloured Black T...

Page 9: ...0 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Handle 4 Torch 2 Gas Connection Point 5 Torch Hose 3 Control Panel 6 Earth...

Page 10: ...e illuminated When the welder is no longer required the Power On Off switch should be switched to the OFF position and the welder should be disconnected from the power supply 4 Thermal overload light...

Page 11: ...age or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately Some of the components are stored within the machine side compartment The components include the following WARNING DO NOT OPERATE...

Page 12: ...ional com ASSEMBLY FITTING THE GAS BOTTLE BRACKET 1 Place the bottle bracket into position and secure in place using the screws provided CONNECT THE TORCH Connect the plug on the end of the torch hose...

Page 13: ...astic nut provided 3 Insert the clear glass panel into the recess inside the shield followed by the dark glass panel The clear glass must be inserted first 4 Insert the two plastic screws to clamp the...

Page 14: ...ed over the spindle Do not release the tension on 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 fitte...

Page 15: ...Pull out the end of the wire from the spool taking care not to release the tension We recommend you cut off and discard the first 10 cm of wire from the spool to avoid burrs and then straighten the n...

Page 16: ...gger on the torch body The wire will feed through the hose until it appears at the torch tip Ensuring the hose is free from kinks during this process will assist the wire in its passage through the ho...

Page 17: ...as a filler The gas is used to prevent oxidation and to shield the arc and the weld from atmospheric contamination The choice of gas is dependent upon the material being welded When using the welder i...

Page 18: ...ING WITH GAS 1 If you use solid cored wire 0 6 0 8mm mild steel connect the terminal as shown The earth cable must be connected to the negative lower terminal The cable from torch must be connected to...

Page 19: ...ls can be fine tuned as required This will come with practice NOTE MIG welding is an acquired skill It is strongly advised that if you are not fully familiar with this type of welding you practice on...

Page 20: ...the amber light extinguishes before resuming work DUTY CYCLE The duty cycle determines the machine down time i e 10 means 1 minutes operation followed by 9 minutes of rest The duty cycle must be foll...

Page 21: ...ove removing all dust deposits Torch Protect the torch hose assembly from mechanical wear Clean the liner from the machine forwards by using compressed air If the liner is blocked it must be replaced...

Page 22: ...ximum supply current 5 British Standards applied 17 Maximum effective supply current 6 Welding process 18 N A 7 This symbol indicates that the unit is suitable for carrying out welding operations in a...

Page 23: ...e time of going to print However CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice Model MIG 240 Part No 6014200 Weight 49 05 kg Dimensions l x w x h mm...

Page 24: ...HEADSHIELDS These highly popular headshields available from your Clarke dealer activate the instant the arc is struck and allow you to have both hands free when welding Model Arc Activated Grinding fu...

Page 25: ...welder to your local dealer Feed motor running but no wire being fed from welder tip Insufficient Feed Roller pressure Increase roller pressure Burr on end of wire Re cut wire square with no burr Line...

Page 26: ...bent Re cut wire and ensure it is clean Liner partially blocked Clean with compressed air Poor quality welds Insufficient gas at weld area Check that gas is not being blown away by draughts and if so...

Page 27: ...27 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

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