Weldclass WC-210MST, Operating Instructions Manual

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5.3 Generator Use .............................................................................................................................. 26
5.3.1 Generator Size .......................................................................................................................... 26
5.3.2 Generator Quality & Warranty Limitations .............................................................................. 26
5.3.3 3 Golden Rules of Generator use ............................................................................................. 26
6 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................. 27
6.1 Location ........................................................................................................................................ 27
6.2 Ventilation .................................................................................................................................... 27
7 BASIC OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 28
7.1 MIG Welding ................................................................................................................................. 28
7.1.1 Fitting Wire Spool ..................................................................................................................... 28
7.1.2 Loading Wire Feeder ................................................................................................................ 30
7.1.3 Gasless Welding Setup ............................................................................................................. 32
7.1.4 Gas MIG Welding Setup ........................................................................................................... 33
7.1.5 Additional Setup for MIG welding with aluminium ................................................................. 34
7.1.6 Adjusting Settings for MIG Welding in Manual Mode (MAN) .................................................. 34
7.1.7 Adjusting Settings for MIG Welding in Synergic (Auto) Mode (SYN) ........................................ 34
7.2 Stick (MMA) Welding Operation .................................................................................................. 35
7.3 Lift TIG Operation ......................................................................................................................... 36
8 ACCESSORIES, SPARE PARTS & CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS .............................................................................. 37
8.1 MIG Torch and Spares: ................................................................................................................. 37
8.2 TIG Torch and Spares (Optional Extra): ........................................................................................ 38
8.3 Optional Accessories .................................................................................................................... 39
8.4 Drive Rollers: ................................................................................................................................ 39
8.5 Machine Spare Parts: ................................................................................................................... 40
8.6 Primary Schematic Circuit Diagram .............................................................................................. 44
9 CARE & MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... 46
9.1 Keep your Welding Machine in Top Condition ............................................................................. 46
9.2 Storing the Welder ....................................................................................................................... 46
10 GENERAL GUIDE TO WELDING ......................................................................................................... 47
10.1 Duty Cycle Rating ......................................................................................................................... 47
10.2 Choosing a Welding Process – MIG, Stick or TIG? ........................................................................ 47
10.2.1 The Stick (MMA) Process ..................................................................................................... 47
10.2.2 The TIG Process .................................................................................................................... 48
10.2.3 The MIG Process .................................................................................................................. 48
10.3 Joint Preparations ........................................................................................................................ 49
11 MIG BASIC WELDING GUIDE ............................................................................................................. 51
11.1 MIG Basic Welding Techniques .................................................................................................... 51
11.2 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) .................................................................................................. 51
11.3 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) ................................................................................................... 51