Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Metal man Industrial Welder
3
MIG 135
MIG WELDER
Heat Settings (4)
To adjust output voltage/heat settings. Refer to the “set up” chart inside the wire
feed compartment
Welding Cable and MIG gun
The welding wire is driven through the welding cable and MIG gun to the work
piece. It is attached to the drive system, the gun trigger activates the drive motor.
Ground Cable and Clamp
The ground cable/clamp are attached to the work piece to complete the circuit,
allowing the flow of current needed to weld
Thermal Indicator
If the duty cycle of the welder is exceeded the internal temperature will exceed
safe temperatures and the machine will shut down. The Thermal overload light
will come on indicating this, allow about 15 minutes for cool down before the light
will go off and the temperature to fall into an allowable operating range.
Power Cord
The power cord connects the welder to the 115 volt power supply. Plug the 15
amp plug into a 115 volt/20 amp receptacle to supply power to the welder.
General Safety Information
1.1 Your Welding Environment
-Keep the environment you will be
welding in free from flammable
materials.
-Always keep a fire extinguisher
accessible to your welding
environment.
-Always have a qualified person
install and operate this equipment.
-Make sure the area is clean, dry and
ventilated. Do not operate the welder
in humid, wet or poorly ventilated
areas.
-Always have your welder maintained
by a qualified technician in
accordance with local, state and
national codes.
-Always be aware of your work
environment. Be sure to keep other
people, especially children, away
from you while welding.
-Keep harmful arc rays shielded from
the view of others.
-Mount the welder on a secure bench
or cart that will keep the welder
secure and prevent it from tipping
over or falling.
1.2 Your Welder’s Condition
-Check ground cable, power cord and
welding cable to be sure the
insulation is not damaged. Always
replace or repair damaged
components before using the welder.
-Check all components to ensure they
are clean and in good operating
condition before use.
1.3 Use of Your Welder
Do not operate the welder if the
output cable, electrode, MIG gun,
wire or wire feed system is wet. Do
not immerse them in water. These
components and the welder must be
completely dry before attempting to
use them.
-Follow the instructions in this manual.
-Keep welder in the off position when
not in use.
