Lincoln-electric MIG-PAK 10 User Manual

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10IDENTIFY AND LOCATE COMPONENTSIf you have not already done so, unpack the MIG-PAK fromits carton and remove all packing material around the MIG-PAK.

INSTALLATIONINSTALACIÓNINSTALLATIONSELECT SUITABLE LOCATION Locate the welder in a dry location wherethere is free circu-lation of clean air into the

12INSTALLATION INSTALACIÓN INSTALLATIONWORK CLAMP INSTALLATIONAttach the work clamp per the following:1. Unplug the machine or turn the power switch

13FIGURE 3GUN INSTALLATIONAs shipped from the factory, the MIG PAK 10 is ready to feed.023" – .025" (0.6 mm) solid wire. If .030" (0.8

144. Conecte las terminales del cable de control del gatillo dela antorcha a los dos conectores aislados de 6.4 mm(1/4”), que se localizan arriba de l

15BUILDUP OF SHIELDING GAS may harmhealth or kill.• Shut off shielding gas supply when not inuse.• SEE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Z-49.1, “SAFETY IN W

16INSTALLATIONCONNEXIONS D'ALIMENTATION D'ENTRÉE Voir la figure 5.La MIG PAK est munie d'un câble d'alimentation qui se trouve à l

17Lea todo el manual antes de instalar u operarla MIG PAK 10.PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDADLA DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA puede causar lamuerte• No toque las partes

18The MIG PAK 10 is ideally suited for individuals havingaccess to 115 volt AC input power, and wanting the ease ofuse, quality and dependability of b

19WELDING CAPABILITYThe MIG PAK 10 is rated at 88 amps, 18 volts, at 20% dutycycle on a ten minute basis. CSA rated output at 62 amps at20 volts at 20

2ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOUR-SELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURYOR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEAR-ERS SHOULD CONSUL

20OPERATION OPERACIÓN FONCTIONNEMENTFIGURE 6bFIGURE 6a

21WELDING SEQUENCE OF OPERATION WIRE LOADINGRefer to Figures 7 and 8.The machine power switch should be turned to the OFF (“O”)position before working

22FRICTION BRAKE ADJUSTMENTWith wire spool installed on the spindle shaft and the wingnut loose, turn the spool by hand while slowly tightening thewi

235. Close the idle roll arm (2) and latch the spring loaded pres-sure arm (1) in place. Rotate the spool counterclockwise ifrequired in order to take

247. Remove gas nozzle and contact tip from end of gun.8. Turn the MIG-PAK ON (“I”).9. Straighten the gun cable assembly.10. Depress the gun trigger s

25MAKING A WELD1. See "Process Guidelines" in this section for selection ofwelding wire and shielding gas and for range of metalthicknesses

267. Position gun over joint. End of wire may be lightly touch-ing the work.8. Lower welding helmet, close gun trigger, and beginwelding. Hold the gun

27TABLE 1CHANGING MACHINE OVER TO FEEDOTHER WIRE SIZESThe MIG PAK 10 is shipped from the factory ready to feed0.023” -.025" (0.6 mm) diameter wir

28WELDING WITH FCAW (Innershield)When using the FCAW process, the correct drive roll andelectrode polarity must be used. See Work Cable Installationin

29LEARNING TO WELDNo one can learn to weld simply by reading about it. Skillcomes only with practice. The following pages will help theinexperienced o

3ELECTRIC AND MAGNETICFIELDS may be dangerous3.a. Electric current flowing through anyconductor causes localized Electricand Magnetic Fields (EMF). We

30Fumes and slag generated fromInnershield type electrodes recom-mended for use with this weldingmachine can be toxic.• Avoid contact with eyes and sk

31The “arc stream” is seen in the middle of the picture. This isthe electric arc created by the electric current flowing throughthe space between the

32When comparing the GMAW and FCAW processes, you cansee that the principal difference between the two lies in thetype of shielding used. GMAW uses ga

33For FCAW (Innershield) Process1. Do I want simplicity and portability?2. Will welding be performed outdoors or under windy con-ditions?3. Do I requi

34Butt WeldsPlace two plates side by side, leaving a space approximate-ly one half the thickness of the metal between them in orderto get deeper penet

35Fillet WeldsWhen welding fillet welds, it is very important to hold the wireelectrode at a 45° angle between the two sides or the metalwill not dist

36FIGURE 21Vertical-down WeldingRefer to Figure 22 Vertical-down welds are applied at a fastpace. These welds are therefore shallow and narrow and, as

37WELDING TECHNIQUES FOR THESELF-SHIELDED FCAW PROCESSFour simple manipulations are of prime importance whenwelding. With complete mastery of the four

383. The Correct Electrical Stickout (ESO)The electrical stickout (ESO) is the distance from the endof the contact tip to the end of the wire. (See Fi

39Helpful Hints1. For general welding, it is not necessary to weave the arc.Weld along at a steady pace. You will find it easier.2. When welding on th

4SAFETY SEGURIDAD SÉCURITÉWELDING SPARKS cancause fire or explosion.4.a. Remove fire hazards from the weldingarea. If this is not possible, cover them

404. After you strike the arc, practice the correct electricalstickout. Learn to distinguish it by its sound.5. When you are sure that you can hold th

When using the GMAW process on light gauge material,weld from right to left (if you are right handed). This results ina colder weld and has less tende

424. The Correct Welding SpeedThe important thing to watch while welding is the puddleof molten metal right behind the arc. See Figure 30. Donot watch

43PracticeThe best way of getting practice is to perform the followingexercise.Refer to Figure 27.1. Learn to strike an arc by positioning the gun ove

44TROUBLESHOOTING WELDSGood welds have excellent appearance.To Eliminate Porosity (in order of importance):1. Turn on gas supply, if used2. Decrease v

45To Reduce Spatter (in order of importance):1. Increase voltage.2. Increase drag angle.3. Decrease stickout.4. Increase WFS (wire feed speed).5. Decr

46OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES1. K549-1 .035" (0.9 mm) Innershield® Welding Kit —Includes a contact tip, a gasless nozzle and a .035/.045"(.9/1.2 mm

476. K697-1 Power Cord Extension — Extension 115V powercord (20’/6.1m) allows extra convenience when work islocated some distance away from power rece

48REPLACEMENT PARTSComplete Gun and Cable AssemblyL8311-6 (K530-5)Contact Tip .025” (0.6 mm)S19726-1Contact Tip .030” (0.8 mm)S19726-2Contact Tip .035

49SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Disconnect input power by remov-ing plug from receptacle beforeworking inside MIG-PAK. Use onlygrounded

5ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.5.a. The electrode and work (or ground)circuits are electrically “hot” when thewelder is on. Do not touch these “hot”parts wi

ENTRETIEN DU PISTOLET ET DUCÂBLEPISTOLET MAGNUMMC100LNettoyage du câble du pistoletNettoyer le conduit intérieur après avoir utilisé approxima-tivemen

51MAINTENANCE MANTENIMIENTO ENTRETIENContact Tip Cable Liner Drive RollPunta de ContactoGuía de AlambreRodillo ImpulsorComponents shipped with S19726

52CHANGING DRIVE ROLLThe drive roll has two grooves; one for .023" – .025" (0.6mm) solid steel electrode and a larger knurled groove for.030

53CHANGING LINERNOTICE: The variation in cable lengths prevents the inter-changeability of liners. Once a liner has been cut for a par-ticular gun, it

54No wire feed, weld output or gas flow when gun trig-ger is pulled. Fan does NOT operate.1. Make sure correct voltage is applied to themachine.2. Mak

55Low or no gas flow when gun trigger is pulled. Wirefeed, weld output and fan operate normally.1. Verify that gas solenoid is properly installed. 2.

56S1SWITCHD1D3D2D4204204204203203203C159,000 f40V203204-+GUN CABLECONDUCTORBLOCKTOWORKELECTRICAL SYMBOLS PER E1537CAVITY NUMBERING SEQUENCE( COMPONEN

57PARTS PARTES PIÈCESPart Description Descripción de las partes Désignation des pièces Part NumberVoltage Control Switch Assembly Ensamble del Interr

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6FUMES AND GASEScan be dangerous.6.a.Welding may produce fumes and gaseshazardous to health. Avoid breathing thesefumes and gases.When welding, keep y

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CYLINDER may explode ifdamaged.7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinderscontaining the correct shielding gas forthe process used and properly operat-ing

8Read the entire manual before installing andoperating the MIG-PAKELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Only qualified personnel should installationor operate thi

9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICASFuse Size Input Amps Power Cord20 Amp 20 15 Amp, 125VThree Prong Plug(NEMA Type 5-15P)15 Amp 12 15