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POWX480 

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WELDING MACHINE 160A  
POWX480 

1  APPLICATION 

This machine is fit for bow welding with electrodes. It is not designed for commercial use. 

WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully 
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should 
only be passed on together with these instructions. 

2  DESCRIPTION (FIG A) 

1. 

Electrode clamp 

2. 

earth clamp 

3. 

Current regulation 

4. 

on-off switch 

5. 

Overheat indicator 

6. 

Current scale 

7. 

Grip 

3  PACKAGE CONTENT LIST 

 

Remove all packing materials 

 

Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing) 

 

Check the completeness of the packing content 

 

Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation 
damages. 

 

Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. 
Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards. 

WARNING Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with 
plastic bags!  Danger of suffocation! 

Welding m connection cables (earth cable + 
clamp / welding cable + electrode clamp) 
Welding mask 
Steel brush / welding hammer. 
manual 

 

When parts are missing or damaged, 
please contact your dealer. 

4  SYMBOLS 

The following symbols are used in this manual and/or on the machine: 

 

In accordance with essential 
requirements of the European 
directive(s). 

 

Read manual before use. 

 

Wear gloves 

 

Wear welding mask 

Summary of Contents for POWX480

Page 1: ... Power tool use and care 4 5 5 Service 4 6 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS 4 6 1 Precautions 5 6 2 Small and moist rooms 5 6 3 Protective gear 5 6 4 Protection against radiation and burns through 6 7 OPERATION 6 7 1 Preparation 6 7 2 Welding 6 7 3 Protection against overheating 6 8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 7 8 1 Cleaning 7 9 TECHNICAL DATA 7 10 SERVICE DEPARTMENT 7 11 STORAGE 7 12 WARRANTY 8 13 ENVIRONME...

Page 2: ... supports if existing Check the completeness of the packing content Check the appliance the power cord the power plug and all accessories for transportation damages Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards WARNING Packing materials are no toys Children must not play with plastic bags Danger of su...

Page 3: ...ing pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual curren...

Page 4: ...the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from intended could lead to a hazardous situation 5 5 Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained 6 SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS Use this machine only for its purpose as designat...

Page 5: ... appear after several hours ref sunburn All above is also valid for people in your surrounding Make sure air supply is sufficient especially in small rooms Never weld bottles barrels or tubes that contained inflammable liquids or gasses even after a long time residues can cause explosions In an environment with fire explosion caution more strict prescriptions are valid Welds that have to bear heav...

Page 6: ...p 2 to the work piece Switch the welder on 4 and choose the welding current by turning the hand wheel 3 depending on electrode Ø you will use Hold the protective cap before your face and wrap the electrode over the work piece like lighting a match This is the best way to light the bow Test on a trial piece first to check wither you have selected proper electrode current Electrode Ø mm Welding curr...

Page 7: ... 50hz Welding current cos φ 0 73 55 160A Electrodes Ø 2 4 mm No load voltage 48 V 10 SERVICE DEPARTMENT Damaged switches must be replaced by our after sales service department If the connecting cable or mains plug is damaged it must be replaced by a particular connecting cable which is available from our service department Replacement of the connecting cable must only be carried out by our service...

Page 8: ...etration intentional damage on purpose or by gross carelessness inappropriate usage use for purposes for which the device is not suitable incompetent usage e g not following the instructions given in the manual inexpert assembly lightning strike erroneus net voltage This list is not exhaustive Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty period nor commenc...

Page 9: ...ropean harmonized standards Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration European Directives including if applicable their amendments up to the date of signature 2014 35 EU 2014 30 EU 2004 108 EC European harmonized standards including if applicable their amendments up to the date of signature EN60974 1 2005 EN60974 6 2011 EN60974 10 2014 Keeper of the Technical Documentat...

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