HTP MIG 130 - 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
Installing the Handle ..................................................11
Installing the Feet ........................................................12
Selecting Shielding Gas ............................................12
Install the Shielding Gas ............................................12
Check the Gas Flow ........................................................13
Align and Set the Drive Roller ....................................13
Install the Welding Wire ................................................14
Set the Wire Drive Tension............................................16
Installing Aluminium Wire............................................16
Change Polarity ................................................................16
Operation ..............................................................................18
Controls and Indicators ................................................18
Power Switch ................................................................18
Voltage Selector............................................................18
Wire Speed Control......................................................18
Tuning in the Wire Speed..............................................18
Learning to Weld..............................................................18
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..........................................23
Spot Welding..............................................................23
Spot Welding Instructions ....................................23
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
Parts List ................................................................................28
Wiring Diagram ..................................................................32
Suggested Settings ..........................................................33