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SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 

 

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS. 
BE  SURE  THAT  ALL  INSTALLATION,  OPERATION,  MAINTENANCE  AND 

REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. ARC 
AND  TIG  WELDING  CAN  BE  HAZARDOUS.  PROTECT  YOURSELF  AND  OTHERS 
FROM  POSSIBLE  SERIOUS  INJURY  OR  DEATH.  KEEP  CHILDREN  AWAY. 
PACEMAKER  WEARERS  SHOULD  CONSULT  WITH  THEIR  DOCTOR  BEFORE 
OPERATING.   

 

WHEN  USING  THE  WELDER,  ALL  BASIC  SAFETY  PRECAUTIONS  SHOULD  ALWAYS  BE 
FOLLOWED  TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  PERSONAL  INJURY  AND  DAMAGE  TO 
EQUIPMENT.   

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS WELDER. 
 

Keep work area clean. 

Cluttered areas invite injuries. 

 

Observe work area conditions.

 Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations. 

Do  not  expose  to  rain.  Keep  work  area  well-lighted.  Do  not  use  electrically  powered  tools  in  the 
presence of flammable gases or liquids. 
 

Keep  children  away. 

Children  must  be  never  be  allowed  in  the  work  area.  Do  not  let  them 

handle machines, tools or extension cords. 
 

Store  idol  equipment

.  When  not  in  use,  tools  must  be  stored  in  a  dry  location  to  inhibit  rust. 

Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach of children.   
 

Do not force tool

. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. Do not 

use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity. 
 

Use the right tool for the job.

 Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work 

of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this welder was designed. Do not 
modify this welder and do not use this welder for any other purposes for which it was not intended.   
 

Dress  properly. 

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. 

Protective,  flame  retardant,  electrically  non-conductive  clothing  and  non-skid  footwear  are 
recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair. 
 

Use eye and ear protection.

 Always wear 

ANSI

 approved, arc shaded, impact safety face shield 

(welding helmet). Always use a full-face shield when welding. Always wear 

ANSI

 approved eyewear 

under face shield and while in the workplace. Wear a NIOSH approved dust mask or respirator when 
working around metal, chemical dusts, fumes and mists. 
 

Do  not  over  reach.

 Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or across 

running machines. 
 

Maintain tools with care.

 Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow 

instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, 
have them repaired by an authorized technician. The handl;es must be kept clean, dry, and free from 
oil and grase at all times. 
 

Disconnect power.

 Unplug tool when not in use. 

 

Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.

 Check that keys and adjustment wrenches are removed 

from the welder and work area before plugging in. 

Содержание MIG175

Страница 1: ...1 LOTOS MIG175 MIG Welder ...

Страница 2: ... 13 Before Installation 13 Environmental Area 13 Wire Feeder Installation 14 Welding Wire Installation 14 How to Thread Welding Wire Through the Wire Feeder 15 Shielding Gas Installation 16 OPERATION 17 Welding Operations 17 Welding Steps 17 Welding Process 18 Spool Gun Operation 18 Overload Protection 19 Overload Protection to Wire Feeder 19 Welding Label 20 OTHER ACCESSORIES 21 ...

Страница 3: ... manual Write invoice number and date of purchase on the inside of the manual Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future Operation Manual Carefully read the operation manual prior to using installing and maintaining the electric welding machine for the purpose of preventing damages such as fire electric shock and etc from occurring Please keep the manual for the reference in th...

Страница 4: ...tool capacity Use the right tool for the job Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool There are certain applications for which this welder was designed Do not modify this welder and do not use this welder for any other purposes for which it was not intended Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving part...

Страница 5: ... on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the welder Maintenance For your safety service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician Use proper size and type extension cord If an extension cord is required it must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the wel...

Страница 6: ...afety belt to protect yourself from a fall should you get a shock v FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous Ø Plasma cutting may produce fumes and gases hazardous to health Avoid breathing these fumes and gases When cutting keep your head out of the fume Use enough ventilation and or exhaust at the arc to keep fumes and gases away from the breathing zone In confined spaces or in some circumstances outdoo...

Страница 7: ... to be used at the job site special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous situations Ø Do not heat cut or weld tanks drums or containers until the proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances inside They can cause an explosion even though they have been cleaned Ø Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby while welding Ø...

Страница 8: ...Ø Ground the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations v MOVING PARTS can cause injury Ø Keep away from moving parts such as fans Ø Keep all doors panels covers and guards closed and securely in place Please read this Operation Manual carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate this machine Keep this manual handy for quick reference Pay close attention to the safety...

Страница 9: ...rporates resettable overload protection to assure long operating life ü 175 amp MIG Welder with spool gun and mask etc ü Operates on 200 240V automatic dual frequency 50 60Hz ü Suitable for welding stainless steel mild steel aluminum and other metal materials v WHAT S INCLUDED Ø Power Supply Ø MIG Torch Ø MIG Spool Gun Ø Ground Clamp and Cable Ø Argon Hose Ø Argon Regulator Ø 2lb of 0 023 Spool Wi...

Страница 10: ...H Weight w 8 11 2 7 m torch 85lbs 38 6kg Gas Supply Steel clean dry oil free 75 argon and 25 CO 2 Aluminum clean dry oil free argon Recommended gas inlet flow rate pressure 12 14L min Input power cable length 6 1 8m Material Mild Steel 18 Gauge 1 4 Stainless Steel 18 Gauge 1 4 Aluminum 1 8 Plate or Thicker Warranty New Unit 1 Year Warranty Refurbished Unit 60 Day Warranty 1 Duty Cycle is percentag...

Страница 11: ...a Shielding gas inlet fitting b Reset overload protective device1 c Power cord v FRONT CONTROL PANEL FRONT CONTROL PANEL 1 Power switch 2 Potentiometer knob 3 Wire speed feed rate adjust knob 4 Overheat light indicator 5 Gun trigger 6 Gun torch access hole 7 Opening for ground cable 1 The protector will cut off the circuit if the welding machine is in excess of the maximum load after which the swi...

Страница 12: ...12 v SIDE COMPONENTS SIDE COMPONENTS 1 Positive and negative output terminals 2 Wing screw to fasten the welding torch cable 3 Wire feed tension roller 4 Wire spool mount spindle 1 2 3 4 ...

Страница 13: ...Machine must be plugged into a receptacle that is grounded according to the National Electrical Code and local codes w Do not remove or defeat the purpose of the power cord ground pin Ø ENVIRONMENTAL AREA Keep the machine dry Do not place it on wet ground or in puddles Avoid rainwater Operating in rain is not allowed o SELECT SUITABLE LOCATION The machine will operate in harsh environments Even so...

Страница 14: ... putting back the wire feed roller and tightening the Allen set screw Ø WELDING WIRE INSTALLATION The MIG175 welding machine can be used with wire spools of either 8 200 mm in diameter or 4 100mm in diameter The depth of either spool should not exceed 2 2 56 mm There is a 50mm plastic barrel attached to the welding machine The swing screw can adjust the resistance of the welding wire spool to keep...

Страница 15: ...uide pipe 4 and over the wire feed roller 5 and into the torch hole 6 5 Reattach the rocker arm 2 and reset the presser bar 1 of the wire feeder now the welding wire can be fed smoothly 6 Remove the contact tip and nozzle from the Mig torch 7 Turn on the machine and set the wire speed about on the scale 8 With the gun pointed away from you and others depress the trigger to begin feeding wire NOTE ...

Страница 16: ...ur cylinder has one 3 Install flow regulator to the supply valve on the cylinder and tighten it with a wrench 4 Install one end of the gas supply hose into the outlet of the flow regulator and tighten Connect the other end of the hose to the gas inlet located at the rear of the MIG175 welding machine The connector nipple 5 8 18 adapts to CGA 032 Ensure that the hose is not twisted or knotted 5 Slo...

Страница 17: ...OCK can be fatal w Have an electrician install and service this equipment w Turn the input power off at the fuse box disconnect or unplug supply lines and allow machine to sit for five minutes minimum to allow the power capacitors to discharge before working inside this equipment w Do not touch electrically hot parts Turn the input power OFF and unplug the machine from the receptacle before workin...

Страница 18: ...gger of the welding torch to release any gasses left in the hose Finally power off the welding machine 10 If you re welding patch panels or quarter panels on use the stitch type method Depress the trigger momentarily to form a small puddle or single bead Then depress again to form another bead aside of the first Continue until you have 4 or 5 small beads connected about 1 2 3 4 in length 11 Move t...

Страница 19: ... wait several minutes to allow the welding machine to cool down If there is no voltage and circuit breaker was not tripped the internal thermal protector may have shut off the machine until it cools to a reasonable operating temperature This is an automatic function and does not require the user to manually reset anything The fan will continue to run while the unit is cooling If the unit is still ...

Страница 20: ...20 Ø WELDING LABEL ...

Страница 21: ...21 OTHER ACCESSORIES The following accessories and consumables can be purchased on www uwelding com or call 408 739 2329 to order CONSUMABLES ACCESSORIES MA01 ...

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