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MIG (GMAW) WELDING 5-12 Manual 0-5617

EasyWeld / HandyWeld 160

5.10 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded MIG Wire

Note: Argon Mini- Regulator and Gas Hose Kit Part No W4013010 is required in order to use Gas Shielded
MIG Welding Wires.

Note: Due to the higher Wire Feed Speed required to run ALU Wire successfully it must be run in the 0.6mm
Wire Diameter, MIG Gas Mode. Refer to the MIG Setup Guide for suggested parameter settings.

A. Ensure that the Power Source On/Off switch located on the rear of the Power Source is in the Off position.

B. Fit the MIG Gun to the Power Source. (EasyWeld 160 only. Refer to section 5.02 Attaching the MIG Gun).

C. Connect the MIG Gun Polarity Lead (8) to the positive welding terminal (+). If in doubt, consult the wire

manufacturer. Welding current flows from the Power Source via Dinse terminals. It is essential, that the
male Dinse plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection.

D. Fit the correct Feed Roll for the Gas Shielded MIG wire being used. Refer to section 2.11 Options and

Accessories for Feed Roll types and Part Numbers.

E. Place the MIG wire spool onto the spool holder. Refer to sections 5.03 for 100mm diameter spools or 5.04

for 200mm diameter spools.

F. Switch the Power Source On/Off switch located on the rear of the Power Source to the On position and

ensure the Power indicator on the Front Panel is illuminated.

G. Select MIG Gas (Solid) Mode using the Process Selection Control button. Refer to section 4.02.1 Page 4-1.

H. Feed wire through the wire drive mechanism. Refer to section 5.05.

WARNING

Moving Parts can cause injury!

I. Connect the work lead to the negative welding terminal (-). If in doubt, consult the wire manufacturer.

Welding current flows from the Power Source via Dinse terminals. It is essential, that the male plug is
inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection.

J. Fit the welding grade shielding gas regulator/flowmeter to the shielding gas cylinder. Ensure that the

shielding gas hose connection is sufficiently tight at the regulator connection. Refer to section 5.01 for
the connection and instruction of shielding gas regulator/flowmeter.

NOTE!

As a guide for the welding parameter settings for the welding job refer to the Weld Guide located on the inside of the
wirefeed compartment door. Power Source settings are adjusted using the front panel controls. Refer to section 4.02.

WARNING

Before connecting the work clamp to the work piece make sure the mains power supply is switched off..

WARNING

Secure the welding grade shielding gas cylinder in an upright position by chaining it to a
suitable stationary support to prevent falling or tipping..

CAUTION

Loose welding terminal connections can cause overheating and result in the male plug being fused in the terminal.
Remove any packaging material prior to use. Do not block the air vents at the front or rear of the Welding Power Source.