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Item 62181
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
SETUP
Control Panel Layout
Overload Indicator:
This lights up if duty cycle work period is exceeded,
resulting in overheating the welder.
Rest the Torch on an electrically non-conductive,
heat-resistant surface, such as a concrete slab, well
clear of the ground clamp while allowing the welder
to cool with the Power Switch on, so the Fan can
help cool the welder. Once the welder cools enough
to be used again, use shorter welding periods and
longer rest periods to prevent needless wear.
Power Switch:
This turns on power to the welding Torch and
internal cooling fan. The welding Torch is
energized whenever the Power Switch is on.
Current Switch:
This controls the output amperage of the welder.
Adjust this according to the weld settings
chart to achieve a good weld.
Wire Speed Dial:
This controls the speed that the welding wire
feeds out of the welding Torch and
adapts output amperage somewhat.
Adjust this according to the weld settings
chart to achieve a good weld.
Power Cord:
Plug the Power Cord into a properly grounded
240 VAC (at least 30 amp rating) outlet with
delayed action type circuit breaker or fuses.
Torch Cable:
The welding Torch connects here.
The wire and welding current feeds to
the weld through here. The welding Torch is
energized whenever the Power Switch is on.
Ground Cable:
This connects to the base metal to provide a good
connection for the current to travel back to the welder.
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WIRE FEED WELDER
ITEM 62181
WIRE FEED SPEED
240VAC
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24A
Wire
Speed
Dial
Torch
Cable
Ground
Cable
Power
Switch
Current
Dial
Overload
Indicator
Power
Cord