Everlast Cyclone 262 - User Manual

Operator’s Manual
Publish Date: 8-14-2022
EVCYCLONE262 Rev. 1
USA/North America
©Everlast Power Equipment
240V 1Ph
Welders, Plasma Cutters, Multi-Process
Safety, Setup and General Use Guide For The
Cyclone 262
FUNCTION: MIG/Stick Welder
PURCHASE DATE:
MODEL NAME:
SERIAL NUMBER:
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY SERIAL NUMBER:
DC
200A
DC
275A

Summary

Post-Purchase Actions

Warranty Issue Resolution

Steps to follow when experiencing a warranty issue or problem with the unit.

Support and Contact Information

USA Technical, Welding, and Sales Support

Contact details for US technical, welding, and sales support.

Detailed Safety Warnings

Personal Safety and Protective Equipment (PPE)

Warnings regarding pacemakers, eye protection, helmets, and PPE.

Electrical, Fire, and Gas Cylinder Safety

Precautions against shock, fire, and safe handling of gas cylinders.

Hazard Warnings and Precautions

Inhalation Hazards and Chemical Safety

Warnings about inhalation hazards and safe solvent handling.

Operational Hazard Warnings

Power Source and Generator Operation

Generator and Off-Grid Power Requirements

240 V Operation and Rear Outlet Warnings

Installation Requirements and Interference

Breaker Sizing and Wiring Requirements

Guidelines for selecting proper breakers and wiring for the unit.

Setup Guide: Getting Started

Unpacking and Initial Inspection

Assembly, Power-Up, and Testing

Setup Guide: Power Connection

Connecting to Power Supply

Details on connecting the unit to a 240V power source.

Selecting Breaker and Wire Size

Setup Guide: Wire Feed System

Drive Roll Selection and Installation

Installing Wire and Feeding the Gun

Steps for installing wire and feeding it through the MIG gun.

Setup Guide: Wire Preparation

Properly Tensioning the Wire Feeder

Guide to setting the correct wire feeder tension.

Getting Ready to Weld

General Setup, Navigation, and Process Selection

Adjusting Parameters and Saving Programs

Setting Up For Manual Welding

Initial Screens and Interface Overview

Manual Welding Parameter Adjustments

Detailed explanation of manual welding parameters like Up-Slope and Burn Back.

Advanced Manual Settings and Stick Mode

MIG;Flux-Cored Manual Screen Settings

Explanation of the manual settings for MIG and Flux-Cored processes.

Setting Up PowerSet Mode

Understanding and Using PowerSet Mode

Explanation of the PowerSet mode and how to start using it.

MIG Welding Functions and Terms

Volt and Amp Settings Explained

Understanding Drag and Push Welding Angles

Explanation of drag and push angles for MIG and Flux-Cored welding.

Starting and Performing MIG Welds

Guide to starting the arc and welding techniques in the MIG process.

Stick Welding Information

Stick Arc Starting Methods

Procedures for initiating an arc using tapping or scratch/match methods.

Helpful Hints for Stick Welding

Troubleshooting

Common MIG and Flux-Cored Issues

Common problems encountered during MIG/Flux-Cored welding and their solutions.

Understanding Warning Screens

Explains warning screens, codes, and troubleshooting steps.

Everlast Cyclone 262 Specifications

General

Brand	Everlast
Model	Cyclone 262
Category	Welding System
Language	English