TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.............................. 1-1
1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.02 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS ................................................................... 1-5
1.03 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................................... 1-6
SECTION 2:INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 2-1
2.01 How To Use This Manual ................................................................................ 2-1
2.02 Equipment Identification ................................................................................. 2-1
2.03 Receipt Of Equipment ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.04 Symbol Chart .................................................................................................. 2-2
2.05 Description ..................................................................................................... 2-3
2.06 User Responsibility ......................................................................................... 2-3
2.07 Transporting Methods ..................................................................................... 2-3
2.08 Packaged Items .............................................................................................. 2-4
2.09 Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................... 2-4
2.10 Specifications ................................................................................................. 2-5
2.11 Options and Accessories ................................................................................ 2-5
SECTION 3:INSTALLATION ................................................................................ 3-1
3.01 Environment ................................................................................................... 3-1
3.02 Location .......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.03 Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 3-1
3.04 Mains Supply Voltage Requirements .............................................................. 3-1
3.05 Welding Face Shield Assembly ....................................................................... 3-2
3.06 Face Shield Maintenance ................................................................................ 3-2
3.07 Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................................................................ 3-2
3.08 Using a Shielding Gas for (GMAW) Process ................................................... 3-4
3.09 Attaching the Euro Style Connection WeldSkill 150 MIG Torch. ...................... 3-5
3.10 Polarity Changeover ....................................................................................... 3-6
3.11 Installing Minispool (100mm diameter) – WeldSkill 100 MIG ....................... 3-8
3.12 Installing Minispool (100mm diameter) – WeldSkill 135 and 150 MIG ........... 3-9
3.13 Installing Handispool (200mm diameter) – WeldSkill 135 and 150 MIG ...... 3-10
3.14 Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism .............................................. 3-11
3.15 Drive Roller Pressure Adjustment ................................................................. 3-12
3.16 Changing Drive Roll ...................................................................................... 3-12
3.17 Setup For WeldSkill 100 MIG ........................................................................ 3-13
3.18 Setup for WeldSkill 135 Mig with Gasless MIG Wire .................................... 3-14
3.19 Setup for WeldSkill 135 MIG with Gas Shielded Mig Wire ............................ 3-15
3.20 Setup for WeldSkill 150 Mig with Gasless MIG Wire .................................... 3-16
3.21 Setup for WeldSkill 150 Mig with Gas Shielded MIG Wire ............................ 3-17
SECTION 4:OPERATION .................................................................................... 4-1
4.01 WeldSkill 100 Mig Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features............... 4-1
4.02 WeldSkill 135 Mig Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features............... 4-2
4.03 WeldSkill 150 Mig Power Source Controls, Indicators and Features............... 4-3
4.04 Cigweld MIG Wire Selection Chart .................................................................. 4-4
4.05 Basic Welding Technique ................................................................................ 4-5