Lincoln-electric POWER MIG 180 User Manual

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A-1INSTALLATION POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A-1TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS180 Amp units (K2472-1 180T, K2473-1 180C)INPUT – SINGLE PHASE ONLYRATED OUTP

2 Requirements For Maximum OutputIn order to utilize the maximum output capability ofthe machine, a branch circuit capable of 25 amps at120 vo

A-3INSTALLATION POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A-3SELECT SUITABLE LOCATIONLocate the welder in a dry location where there is freecirculation of clean ai

A-4INSTALLATION POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A-4INCLUDED COMPONENTS• Wire Feeder Welder.• Work Cable & Clamp.• Magnum 100L Welding Gun.• 3 .035” (

B-1OPERATIONB-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)COMMON WELDING ABBREVIATIONSGMAW (MIG)• Gas Metal Arc WeldingFCAW (Innershield or Outershield)• Flux Core Ar

B-2OPERATIONB-2POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)CONTROLS AND SETTINGSThis machine has the following controls:See Figure B.11. POWER SWITCH – Turns power on

B-3OPERATIONB-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)See Figure B.38. WELDING GUN CONNECTOR BUSHING &THUMBSCREW – Provides electrical power to theweldi

B-4OPERATIONB-4POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)TABLE B.1DRIVE ROLL AND WIRE GUIDESWire Diameter &Type.025”(0.6mm) MIG wire.030”(0.8mm) MIG wire.035”(0.

B-5OPERATIONB-5POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A. ITEMS NEEDED FOR FLUX COREDWELDING1. 035”(0.9mm) Contact Tip2. .025”-.035”(0.6mm-0.9mm) wire guide3. Knur

B-6OPERATIONB-6POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)B. CONNECT LEADS AND CABLES ONTHE MACHINE(See Figure B.7)1. Open the case side door2. Slide the connector

FOR ENGINEpowered equipment.1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenancework unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.

B-7OPERATIONB-7POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)(See Figure B.9)9. Feed the wire through the wire drive inlet along theinner wire guide groove and into

B-8OPERATIONB-8POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)A. ITEMS NEEDED FOR MIG WELDING1. 025”(0.6mm) Contact Tip2. 025”-035”(0.6mm-0.9mm) Inner wire guide3. .025”

B-9OPERATIONB-9POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)B. INSTALL SHIELDING GASMIG welding requires an appropriate bottle of shieldinggas. For mild steel either a

B-10OPERATIONB-10POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)C. CONNECT LEADS AND CABLES ONTHE MACHINE(See Figure B.14)1. Open the case side door.2. Slide the conne

B-11OPERATIONB-11POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)(See Figure B.16)9. Feed the wire through the wire drive inlet along theinner wire guide groove and into t

B-12OPERATIONB-121. Follow the MIG welding steps in the previous sec-tion.2. Connect a bottle of 100% Argon shielding Gas perprevious section.3

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)K2525-1 - Spot Timer Kit Timer kit, when turned on, allows you to set a fixedweld time so tha

C-2ACCESSORIESC-2POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)3-3/4" (95.3mm)4"(102mm)16"(406.4mm)3-11/16"8-1/16"3-13/32"9/32"(7.1mm)

C-3ACCESSORIESC-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)2-15/16"(74.6mm)3-3/16"(81mm)7-9/16"(192.1mm)1-1/2"(38.1mm)13-1/2"(342.9mm)1-1/4&

D-1MAINTENANCED-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)MAINTENANCESAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.• Disconnect input power by removingplug from recepta

ARC RAYS can burn.4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and coverplates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when welding or obs

D-2MAINTENANCED-2POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)GUN AND CABLE MAINTENANCEFOR MAGNUM™ 100L GUNGun Cable CleaningClean cable liner after using approxim

D-3MAINTENANCED-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)GUN HANDLE PARTSThe gun handle consists of two halves that are heldtogether with a collar on

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understan

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understan

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4POWER MIG (140, 180 MODELS)Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understan

FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment.8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnectswitch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment.8.b. Install equ

PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉPour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructionset les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dan

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