ESAB Cigweld EasyWeld 160, Operating Manual

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EasyWeld / HandyWeld 160
0-5617 4-5 OPERATION
14. Hot Start Feature (Not Shown)
This feature operates in Stick (MMAW) mode. The Hot Start feature improves the arc start characteristics by
momentarily increasing the welding current to a level above the preset amperage (Welding Current). This is a
preset feature and is not adjustable.
15. Anti Stick Feature (Not Shown)
This feature operates in Stick (MMAW) mode.
The anti stick feature senses when the electrode sticks and automatically reduces the current to prevent the
Stick Electrode from sticking to the work piece. This is a preset feature and is not adjustable.
16. Arc Force Feature (Not Shown)
This feature operates in Stick (MMAW) mode. The Arc Force can be particularly beneficial in providing the
operator the ability to compensate for variability in poor joint fit-up in certain situations. The Arc Force allows
greater penetration control to be achieved. Arc Force is automatically increased depending on the welding
amperage. This is a preset feature and is not adjustable.
17. Shoulder strap (Not Shown)
Shoulder Strap Assembly Instructions
A black nylon shoulder strap is supplied with your welding machine. The strap is designed to be fitted into the
sheet metal slot at the rear of the machine and through the plastic horizontal slot at the front panel housing.
Strap details: Overall Length = 1.62m/1625mm, Width: 3.7cm/37mm, supplied with a Rubber Shoulder
Comforter (L:150 x W:50mm) and two Plastic Buckles (W:45mm x L:31mm).
Step-1.
Being mindful to
keep the buckle on the
Nylon Strap in the upward
facing direction, feed the
strap through the rear
of the plastic front panel
housing by approximately
25cm/250mm. Pull the
strap towards the rear of
the machine in line with the
plastic buckle.
Step-2.
Whilst holding the
back of the plastic buckle,
position the buckle so the
nylon strap falls away from
the front slotted hole on the
buckle. This will then allow
you to feed the nylon strap
up through the front slotted
hole, over the top of the
other nylon strap and up
and out of the slot.
Step-3.
Pull the nylon strap
approximately 7cm/70mm
out through the buckle
front slot. Then position
the rear slotted hole on
the buckle into the vertical
position, which will allow
the nylon strap to be
pushed through the rear
slotted hole on the buckle.
Pull the strap through
the slot in the direction
towards the rear of the
welding machine, leaving
3-4cm/30-40mm of strap
hanging out.
Repeat the above procedure at the other end of the welding machine.