Operation; Recommended Processes And Equipment; Welding Capability; Limitations - Lincoln Electric Power MIG 260 Operator's Manual

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POWER MIG 260

OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire section of operating instructions
before operating the machine.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
Insulate yourself from work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
FUMES AND GASES can be danger-
ous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explo-
sion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have held
combustibles.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND EQUIPMENT

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The POWER MIG 260 is recommended for GMAW welding
processes using 10 to 44 lb (4.5 to 20 kg) 2"(51 mm) I.D. spools
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or Readi-Reel coils (with optional adapter) of .025" through
.045" (0.6 – 1.1 mm) solid steel, .035" (0.9 mm) stainless, 3/64"
(1.2 mm) aluminum and .045" (1.1 mm) Outershield
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Ultracore ; as well as .035" (0.9 mm) and .045" (1.1 mm)
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Innershield self-shielding electrodes.
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The POWER MIG 260 is factory equipped to feed .035" (0.9 mm)
and .045" (1.1mm) electrode. It also includes a 200A, 60% duty
cycle (or 250A, 40% duty cycle) rated, 15 ft. (4.6 m) GMAW gun
and cable assembly equipped for these wire sizes. Use of GMAW
processes requires a supply of shielding gas.

WELDING CAPABILITY

The POWER MIG
duty cycle based on a ten minute cycle time. It is capable of
higher duty cycles at lower output currents and capable of up to
300 Amps at lower duty cycles.

LIMITATIONS

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POWER MIG
a portable or in-plant generating system.

GRAPHIC SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

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and
B-1
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260 is rated at 250 amps @ 26 volts, at a 40%
260 WILL NOT operate satisfactorily if powered with
OPERATION