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ACCESSORIES

CONSUMABLE ITEMS

#20317

0.023” Contact Tips (5 Pack)

#20318

0.030” Contact Tips (5 Pack)

#30651

0.035” Contact Tips (5 Pack)

#20572

Nozzle

#20281

MIG Consumables Kit (2 Nozzles, 10 Contact Tips)

OPTIONAL ITEMS

#12238

Gas Regulator

#20172

Spool Gun

#21483

Eastwood Large View Auto Darkening Welding Helmet - L6700

#21484

Eastwood XL View Auto Darkening Welding Helmet - XL9300

#12589 / 12590

Top Grain Cowhide 4” Cuff Welding Gloves (M/L)

#12762

L/XL/XXL Welding Jacket

#20640

10’ Long Ground Cable Extension

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Summary of Contents for MIG 180

Page 1: ...MIG 180 WELDER WITH SPOOL GUN ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Item 33990...

Page 2: ...oramic Welding Helmet Eastwood 30 Gal 1 9 HP Compressor Eastwood XL View Welding Helmet Eastwood Lg View Welding Helmet Eastwood Auto Darkening Helmet Concours 2 HVLP Paint Gun Items not covered under...

Page 3: ...5 15P Adapter Cord F ACCESSORIES FIG B 1 Handheld Welding Face Shield G 1 Shield Lens H 1 Shield Handle J 1 Shield Handle Retaining Plug K 1 Hammer Brush L 1 0 030 Contact Tip M 1 0 035 Contact Tip N...

Page 4: ...der can be switched back on To increase the duty cycle turn down the Voltage Output control Going above 130 Amps will yield a lower Duty Cycle SPECIFICATIONS Wire Type Solid Stainless Flux Core Alumin...

Page 5: ...on the labeling and all other information provided with this product READ INSTRUCTIONS Thoroughly read and understand this manual before using Save for future reference ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE INJUR...

Page 6: ...er organs Use enough ventilation and or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases from your breathing area Use an OSHA approved respirator when welding in confined spaces or where there is inadequate...

Page 7: ...re and after the welding process Be aware of all power tool safety warnings FIRST AID If exposed to excessive fumes move to an area with fresh air Follow safety information on wire manufacturer s Safe...

Page 8: ...lect 2T Basic 2 step operation of short welding Depress trigger and hold it in Arc begins and shielding gas flows Release trigger arc and shielding gas flow stops 4T 4 step operation of long welding l...

Page 9: ...ielding Gas Connection h ON OFF Switch FIG 3 FIG 3 f f g g h h FIG 4 FIG 4 SIDE INTERIOR PANEL FIG 4 a MIG Gun Cable Gas Connection Socket i Wire Spool Spindle j Wire Feed Tube k Wire Drive Roller l W...

Page 10: ...ection Socket a of the Drive Motor Assembly FIG 7 Plug the Brass Body End of the MIG Gun Cable Assembly B into the designated MIG Gun Cable Gas Connection Socket a FIG 8 seating it fully and firmly IM...

Page 11: ...n the gas bottle When welding the valve on the bottle should always be fully open Close it when done welding to avoid loss of gas To order parts and supplies 800 343 9353 eastwood com 11 BUILDUP OF GA...

Page 12: ...he Spool Retaining Wingnut then place the 8 Spool Adaptor in a safe place if it is needed in the future FIG 10 DO NOT unravel wire at this point SETTING THE WIRE TENSION ADJUSTER To set the tension on...

Page 13: ...of welding wire and straighten the welding wire approximately 3 0 long 7 Thread the welding wire feeding from the underside of the spool and forward through the Guide Tube then over the wire Drive Rol...

Page 14: ...r has twin grooves to accommodate both 0 023 6mm and 0 030 0 035 0 8mm 0 9mm wire The MIG 180 Drive Roller is factory set and up ready to use 0 030 0 8mm solid wire IMPORTANT NOTE In this position the...

Page 15: ...properly supported and grounded prior to beginning an electric welding operation Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld area as possible This will give the...

Page 16: ...afety warnings SHIELDING GAS FLOW ADJUSTMENT After connecting the Shielding Gas Regulator the gas flow rate needs to be adjusted so that the proper amount of Shielding Gas is flowing over the weld If...

Page 17: ...pool Gun Selector located on the Front Panel by pressing the Button to select to the MIG Gun Mode FIG 17 Depress the Welding Gun trigger pointing the welding gun away from your body or anyone else the...

Page 18: ...there It is essential to keep moving around to spread out the heat making sure not to get one section too hot warping the metal Once the entire weld has been completed allow the metal to cool If nece...

Page 19: ...it fully and firmly IMPORTANT NOTE The Brass Body End of the Spool Gun Hose Wire Cable MUST BE fully seated against the base of the Cable Gas Connection Socket or gas may either leak or not be able to...

Page 20: ...4 When the Welder settings and technique have been dialed in the spray arc transfer should create a hissing sound and little or no spatter Once positioned the trigger can be pulled and the weld starte...

Page 21: ...between two pieces where the edges are being joined TEE WELD is a joint between two pieces where one is perpendicular to the other CORNER WELD is a joint between two pieces that meet at or near perpe...

Page 22: ...Leave Power Switch on allowing cooling fan to run for 15 minutes cooling welder then re try MIG Spool Gun Selector not set on Spool Gun when attempting to use Spool Gun Set MIG Spool Gun Selector to...

Page 23: ...tip for one of correct size or new condition Shielding Gas Not Flowing Out of MIG Gun Gas regulator not opened enough Open gas flow knob further to allow more gas through Gas cylinder empty Refill wel...

Page 24: ...ottstown PA 19464 USA 800 343 9353 eastwood com ACCESSORIES CONSUMABLE ITEMS 20317 0 023 Contact Tips 5 Pack 20318 0 030 Contact Tips 5 Pack 30651 0 035 Contact Tips 5 Pack 20572 Nozzle 20281 MIG Cons...

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