Forney MIG 180FI - Table of Contents; Introduction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty ............................................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................ 3
Safety Summary ................................................ 4
Safety Information ........................................... 4
Shock Hazards ................................................ 5
Flash Hazards ................................................. 5
Fire Hazards .................................................... 6
Fume Hazards................................................. 7
Compressed Gasses
and Equipment Hazards .............................. 7
Additional Safety Information ......................... 8
Welder Specifications....................................... 9
Description ...................................................... 9
Welder Operating Characteristics .................. 9
Duty Cycle .................................................... 9
Internal Thermal Protection ............................ 9
Know Your Welder ............................................ 10
Welder Installation ............................................ 11
Power Source Connection .............................. 11
Power Requirements.................................... 11
Connect to Power Source ............................ 11
Extension Cords ........................................... 11
Assembling the Welder ................................... 11
Unpacking the Welder .................................. 11
Packing List .................................................. 11
Assemble the Face Shield ........................... 11
Installing the Handle .................................... 12
Installing the Feet ......................................... 12
Selecting Shielding Gas............................... 12
Installing the Shielding Gas ......................... 13
Check the Gas Flow ....................................... 13
Align and Set the Drive Roller ........................ 14
Install the Welding Wire .................................. 14
Set the Wire Drive Tension............................. 16
Installing Aluminium Wire ............................... 16
Change Polarity .............................................. 17
Operation............................................................ 18
Controls and Indicators .................................. 18
Power Switch ................................................ 18
Voltage Selector ........................................... 18
Wire Speed Control ...................................... 18
Learning to Weld ............................................. 19
Holding the Gun .............................................. 19
Welding Techniques........................................ 20
Moving the Gun ............................................ 20
Types of Weld Beads ................................... 20
Welding Positions......................................... 21
Multiple Pass Welding ................................. 22
Special Welding Methods ............................ 22
Spot Welding ............................................. 22
Maintenance....................................................... 24
General............................................................ 24
Consumable Maintenance ............................. 24
Maintaining the Contact Tip ............................ 24
Maintaining the Nozzle ................................... 24
Testing for a Shorted Nozzle .......................... 25
Replace a Gun Liner ...................................... 25
Preventive Maintenance ................................. 26
Troubleshooting ............................................... 26
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 28
Parts List ............................................................ 29
Suggested Settings .......................................... 33