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SAFETY INFORMATION
ARC WELDING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
THIS WELDING MACHINE MUST BE CONNECTED TO POWER SOURCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
APPLIANCE ELECTRICAL CODES.
• The plug is a NEMA 6-50P plug rated at 220VAC 50amp
• Wire selection: Use E70S for mild steel
Use E316 for stainless steel
Use E4043 for aluminum
DISCONNECT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE ASSEMBLING, DISASSEMBLY OR MAINTENANCE
OF THE TORCH, CONTACT TIP OR CHANGING WIRE SPOOLS.
FOR SAFETY TURN OFF AND UNPLUG MACHINE WHEN INSTALLING NEW WIRE SPOOL,
ADJUSTING WIRE TENSION ROLLER OR REPLACING CONTACT TIP.
THE GAS NOZZLE MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED WHEN WELDING-DO NOT WELD WITHOUT THE
GAS NOZZLE IN PLACE. THE CONTACT TIP IS ELECTRICALLY “HOT” AND IF IT CONTACTS THE
GROUNDED WORK PIECE IT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE.
ALL INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE PRE-
FORMED BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Improper use of an electric welder can cause electric shock, injury
and death! Read all precautions described in this manual to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
The MIG175 power switch is to be in the OFF (“0”) position when installing the work cable and gun and
while plugging in the power cord.
Always wear dry, protective clothing and leather welding gloves and insulated footwear.
Always operate the welder in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Do not operate the welder in humid, wet,
rainy or poorly ventilated areas.
Be sure that the work piece is properly supported and grounded prior to beginning an electric welding
operation.
The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch
these “hot” parts with your bare skin or clothing.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT TIP WITH THE UNIT TURNED “ON”. Turn the unit off before chang-
ing tips or cleaning the nozzle.
Always attach the ground clamp to the piece to be welded and as close to the weld area as possible.
This will give the least resistance and best weld.
