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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

GC1121 - rev 2

NO GAS/GAS MIG WELDER

MODEL NO: MIG106

PART NO: 6014011

Summary of Contents for 6014011

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC1121 rev 2 NO GAS GAS MIG WELDER MODEL NO MIG106 PART NO 6014011 ...

Page 2: ... of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY Through purchase of this product t...

Page 3: ...head shields MUST comply with PPE Directive 89 686 EEC B TOXIC FUME PREVENTION Severe discomfort illness or death can result from fumes vapours heat or oxygen enrichment or depletion that welding or cutting may produce Prevent them with adequate ventilation NEVER ventilate with oxygen Lead cadmium zinc mercury and beryllium bearing materials when welded or cut may produce harmful concentrations of...

Page 4: ...reas ventilators If the work cannot be moved move combustibles away from sparks and heat or protect against ignition with suitable fire resistant covers or shields Walls ceilings and floor near work should be protected by heat resistant covers or shields Fire watcher must be standing by with suitable fire extinguishing equipment during and for some time after welding or cutting if 1 appreciable co...

Page 5: ...ose from gas shielded arcs are more severe and painful DON T GET BURNED FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear long sleeved clothing particularly for gas shielded arc in addition to gloves apron and strong shoes As necessary use additional protective clothing such as leather jacket or sleeves flameproof apron and fire resistant leggings Avoid outer garments of untreated cotton Bare...

Page 6: ...brittle area that can cause a violent rupture or lead to such a rupture later under rough handling D SHOCK PREVENTION Exposed live conductors or other bare metal in the welding circuit or in unearthed electrically LIVE equipment can fatally shock a person whose body becomes a conductor DO NOT STAND SIT LIE LEAN ON OR TOUCH a wet surface when welding without suitable protection PROTECTION FOR WEARE...

Page 7: ...join welding cable 4 CABLES Frequently inspect cables for wear cracks and damage IMMEDIATELY REPLACE those with excessively worn or damaged insulation to avoid possibly lethal shock from bared cable Cables with damaged areas may be taped to give resistance equivalent to original cable Keep cable dry free of oil and grease and protected from hot metal and sparks 5 TERMINALS AND OTHER EXPOSED PARTS ...

Page 8: ... clothes should be worn at all times 3 ALWAYS check that the pressure regulator and gauges where fitted are working correctly DO NOT lubricate the regulator 4 ALWAYS use the correct regulator Regulators are designed to be used with a specific gases 5 ALWAYS inspect the torch hose before use to ensure it is in good condition 6 ALWAYS keep the free length of torch hose outside the work area 7 ALWAYS...

Page 9: ...16 NEVER connect disconnect or attempt to service the welding torch until the machine is switched OFF and disconnected from the mains supply 17 NEVER allow the earth cable or torch hose to become wrapped around the operator or any person in the vicinity A comprehensive range of CLARKE safety equipment for use when welding is available from your local dealer the mains supply Consideration should be...

Page 10: ...nal which is marked N Connect the brown wire to the terminal which is marked L Connect the Yellow and Green wire to the terminal which is marked E or We recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply via a Residual Current Device RCD If in doubt consult a qualified electrician DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself WARNING READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE CONNECTIN...

Page 11: ...ip 1 x 0 8 mm tip 1 x 0 6 mm tip 1 x 0 9 mm 0 45 kg mini spool flux cored wire no gas welding 1 x 0 6 mm 0 7 kg mini spool MSW gas welding 1 x Welding shield 1 x Hammer brush tool 2 x Fixing brackets for gas bottle 1 x Instruction manual General Warning This indicates that failing to follow these instructions could result in injury or damage to the machine Recycle unwanted materials instead of dis...

Page 12: ...E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Carry Handle 5 Torch Hose 2 Gas Connection Point 6 Earth Clamp 3 Control Panel 7 Welding Mask 4 Torch 8 Chipping Hammer ...

Page 13: ...N 2 MAX 1 MAX 2 3 Power ON OFF switch When the power is ON the green switch will be illuminated When the welder is no longer required the Power On Off switch should be switched to the OFF position and the plug should be disconnected from the mains supply 4 Thermal overload light If the duty cycle is exceeded as a result of welding for too long with a high current the overload light will illuminate...

Page 14: ...ply before opening 1 Open the side panel by pushing the latch down and allowing the side panel to drop down 2 Remove any loose items that have been transported inside 3 Place the lower bottle bracket into position and secure in place using the 2 screws provided 4 Secure the top clip in place using the screw provided WARNING NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITH THE SIDE PANELS PARTIALLY OPENED OR REMOVE...

Page 15: ... the shield The clear glass must be fitted first to face the outside 3 Insert the two plastic screws and use the plastic wingnuts to clamp the glass panels to the shield The clear glass panel should be replaced when it becomes badly pitted 4 When replacing the glass panels only use parts supplied by Clarke International The dark panel is a certified optical glass and should not be exchanged for an...

Page 16: ...l clockwise from the top of the reel The spool must be fitted in the correct orientation otherwise it will not feed correctly SETTING THE DRIVE ROLLER SIZE 1 Loosen the tensioning knob and pivot it towards you 2 Lift up the arm 3 Take hold of the triangular knob on the drive roller cover and rotate it 90 anticlockwise to release it 4 Pull the roller retainer off the drive spindle to reveal the rol...

Page 17: ...commend you cut off and discard the first 10 cm of wire from the spool to avoid burrs and then straighten the next 15 cm of wire to help with feeding 2 Loosen the tensioning knob and pivot it towards you 3 Lift up the arm 4 Feed the wire through the guide over the drive roller and into the torch liner Push about 10 15 cm into the torch liner 5 Lower the arm and refit the tensioning knob Tighten th...

Page 18: ...om kinks during this process will assist the wire in its passage through the hose liner 10 Release the trigger and switch off the welder and disconnect the machine from the mains supply 11 Refit the appropriate size contact tip the 0 9 mm tip for no gas welding is supplied fitted to suit your wire and replace the shroud A spare 0 8 mm tip is supplied loose and should be used when using 0 6 0 8 mm ...

Page 19: ... as a filler The gas is used to prevent oxidation and to shield the arc and the weld from atmospheric contamination The choice of gas is dependent upon the material being welded When using the welder in a gasless configuration the shielding gas is created from the flux within the welding wire When using the welder outside you may need to erect a wind break to make sure the shielding gas is not blo...

Page 20: ...m wire connect the terminal as shown The earth cable Thicker Lead should be connected to the negative Black terminal The cable from torch Thinner Lead should be connected to the positive Red terminal CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY 2 Connect a bottled gas supply to the small tube at the back of the welder OPERATING THE WELDER PREPARING THE WORKPIECE The area being welded should be perfectly clean Any co...

Page 21: ...our workpiece until you are satisfied with the result and you have fine tuned your welder to produce a satisfactory weld NOTE One of the problems experienced with novice welders is the welding wire sticking to the contact tip This is as a result of the wire feed speed being too slow It is always better therefore to start with too high a speed and back off slightly to avoid the possibility of the w...

Page 22: ...ng the example shown which is an illustration of the data plate e g when welding at 40 amps the machine may be used for 6 minutes 60 in any 10 minute period WELDING TECHNIQUE Try to maintain the tip of the nozzle at an angle of approx 45O and at a constant distance of approx 5 7mm from the workpiece Try to maintain a constant speed of movement with the torch Do not weld in windy conditions or in a...

Page 23: ...oove removing all dust deposits Torch Protect the torch hose assembly from mechanical wear Clean the liner from the machine forwards by using compressed air If the liner is blocked it must be replaced Contact tip The contact tip is a consumable item and must be replaced when the bore becomes enlarged or oval The contact tip MUST be kept free from spatter to ensure an unimpeded flow of gas To keep ...

Page 24: ...size Welder does not feed wire Feed motor has malfunctioned Return welder to your local dealer Feed motor running but no wire being fed from welder tip Insufficient Feed Roller pressure Increase roller pressure Burr on end of wire Re cut wire square with no burr Liner blocked or damaged Clean with compressed air or replace liner Inferior wire Use only good clean wire Roller worn out Replace roller...

Page 25: ... tension roller Caution Do not over tighten Wire dirty rusty damp or bent Re cut wire and ensure it is clean Liner partially blocked Clean with compressed air Poor quality welds Insufficient gas at weld area Check that gas is not being blown away by draughts and if so move to a more sheltered work area If no increase gas supply Rusty painted damp oil or greasy workpiece Ensure workpiece is clean a...

Page 26: ...aximum supply current 5 British Standards applied 17 Maximum effective supply current 6 Welding process 18 N A 7 This symbol indicates that the unit is suitable for carrying out welding operations in an environment which has an increased risk of electric shock 19 N A 8 Welding Current symbol direct current 20 N A 9 Rated no load voltage 21 N A 10 Min max welding current and corresponding load volt...

Page 27: ...e duty cycle must be adhered to to prevent the thermal cutout protection from activating Do not exceed the stated duty cycle for this machine Failure to heed this warning may invalidate your warranty Model MIG 106 Part No 6014011 Weight 16 7 kg Dimensions l x w x h mm 460 X 270 X 396 Power Supply 230 V 50Hz IP Rating IP21S Output Min Max Amps 40 100 Amps Open Circuit Voltage 16 19 V DC Rated Max I...

Page 28: ...om your CLARKE dealer or our parts division Part Description Part number Comment Welding Wire Spools Flux cored mild steel mini spool 0 9mm 8132110 Use for no gas welding Mild steel mini 0 6mm 8132100 Use for gas welding Mild steel mini 0 8mm 8132070 Use for gas welding Stainless Steel 0 8mm mini spool 8132090 Welding Gas CO2 250g 6000642 For welding mild steel CO2 600g 6000643 For welding mild st...

Page 29: ...DS These highly popular headshields activate instantly when the arc is struck and allow you to have both hands free when welding Model Arc Activated Grinding function Solar Powered Fixed Shade Flip Up Part Number GWH4 6000706 GWH7 6000709 GWH5 6000707 GWH6 6000708 GWH3 6000698 GWH2 6000697 PG4 6000716 HS1 6000700 HSF1 6000705 ...

Page 30: ...30 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY UK ...

Page 31: ...31 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EU ...

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