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EasyWeld / HandyWeld 160

0-5617 2-3 INTRODUCTION

2.05 Description

The Cigweld EasyWeld 160 and HandyWeld 160
welding machines offer many benefits of a professional
welding machine in a compact, portable, easy to use
and affordable self-contained single phase welding
inverter. With

Quick Set Plate Thickness Pre-Sets

installed the guess work is now taken out of the set
up, to allow excellent welding results.

Plate thickness setting allows you to set up in a flash.
There is no guessing the welding parameters. Use the
Quick Set feature to set the machine to the correct
plate thickness you are welding. You can check the
plate thickness with a measuring device, such as a
ruler or vernier caliper. If two different plate thickness
are to be joined then, add the two together and divide
by 2 and use the average plate thickness as your
setting guide.

The EasyWeld 160 and HandyWeld 160 machines
are ideal for people who want to do light fabrication,
maintenance and repairs or DIY around the home,
workshop, worksite, or farm, without compromising
on quality or safety.

These multiprocess welding inverters can perform
MIG (Gas Shielded and Gasless) and Stick (MMAW
with electrodes) welding processes. Both welding
machines are backed by a 1 year warranty*.

The EasyWeld 160 and HandyWeld 160 are equipped
with a standard household 240V x 10Amp plug, and
a digital meter which displays, welding wire size,
plate thickness, wire feed speed, amps and voltage.
Additionally, the digital display also allows you to fine
tune the Wire Feed Speed and Trim the Voltage off the
factory Pre-Sets to suit individual welding jobs and
circumstances.

In STICK Welding Mode, VRD (Voltage Reduction
Device) is fitted as standard to help prevent electrical
shock accidents if a live welding electrode is touched
or contacted. And most importantly the two models
are built and fully compliant to Australian Standard AS
60974.1 and IEC 60974.1 for peace of mind.

The EasyWeld 160 and HandyWeld 160 provide ex-
cellent welding performance across a broad range of
applications when used with the correct welding con-
sumables and procedures. The following instructions
detail how to correctly and safely set up the machine
and give guidelines on gaining the best efficiency and
quality from the power sources. Please read these
instructions thoroughly before using the units.

*NOTE

Refer to the complete Warranty Schedule at the
back of the manual.

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
provided. This equipment must be checked periodi-
cally. Defective equipment (including welding leads)
should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing,
partly worn, distorted or contaminated, should be
replaced immediately. Should such repairs or replace-
ments become necessary, it is recommended that
such repairs be carried out by appropriately qualified
persons approved by CIGWELD. Advice in this regard
can be obtained by contacting an accredited CIGWELD
Distributor/service agent.

This equipment or any of its parts should not be al-
tered 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.

2.07 Packaged Item

EasyWeld 160 (Part No. W1201160)

• EasyWeld 160 Inverter Power Source

• 2.5m Lead with Twist Lock Electrode Holder

• 2.5m Lead with Work Clamp

• MIG gun, 3m, Euro connector

• Feed Rolls: 0.8/0.9 Flux Cored (fitted)

0.6/0.8 V Groove

• Spare 0.6mm & 0.9mm contact tips

• Shoulder Strap

• Operating Manual

HandyWeld 160 (Part No. W1200160)