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We know you don’t have time to do it any other way. That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality.
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _2010−03 Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions. not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
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D Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. contact tip when not in use. D Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing shirt, cuffless trousers, high shoes, and a cap.
1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. MOVING PARTS can injure. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or near D Keep away from moving parts such as fans. combustible surfaces. D Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards D Do not install unit near flammables.
1-4. California Proposition 65 Warnings For Gasoline Engines: Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc- Health &...
SECTION 2 − INSTALLATION 2-1. Important Information Regarding CE Products (Sold Within The EU) A. Information On Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) This equipment shall not be used by the general public as the EMF limits for the general public might be exceeded during welding. This equipment is built in accordance with EN 60974−1 and is intended to be used only in an occupational environment (where the general public access is prohibited or regulated in such a way as to be similar to occupational use) by an expert or an instructed person.
2-3. Connecting Spool Gun To MigMatic 220DX/250DX See the MigMatic 220DX/250DX Owner’s Manual for additional in- formation on connecting and op- erating the spool gun. The spool gun works only with the welding power source in the Manual mode and Wire feed...
2-5. Installing Wire Spool And Threading Welding Wire Cover Canister Thumbscrew (Cover) Loosen thumbscrew and remvoe cover. Wire Spool Loosen wire from spool, cut off bent wire, and pull 6 in. (150 mm) of wire off spool. Pressure Roll Assembly Press arm inward to open pressure roll assembly.
2-6. Adjusting Drive Roll And Spool Brake Pressure Cover Thumbscrew Loosen thumbscrew and rotate cover open. Spool Cut welding wire off at contact tip. Retract wire onto spool and secure wire. Spool Brake Thumbnut Grasp spool in one hand and turn spool while adjusting spool brake thumbnut.
2-7. Adjusting Position Of Spool Canister The canister can be moved to three Tools Needed: positions. Before welding, move the spool canister to the position that allows the gun to be handled most comfort- ably. Canister Adjustment Screw Spool Wire Position Loosen screw and move spool can- ister to the desired position.
Wire Speed Control Use control to adjust wire feed speed. Rotate control clockwise to increase wire feed speed. See the MigMatic 220DX/250DX Owner’s Manual for additional information on connecting and operating the spool gun. The spool gun works only with the welding power source in the Manual mode.
SECTION 4 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 4-1. Routine Maintenance Maintain more often Disconnect power before maintaining. during severe conditions. 3 Months Clean Replace Replace Damaged Or Damage Tighten Unreadable Gas Hose Weld Labels Terminals Repair Or Replace Cracked Cables And Cords 6 Months Blow Out Or Clean...
4-4. Gun Drive Assembly Maintenance Turn off welding power source. Retract wire onto spool. Drive Roll Cap Rotate drive roller cap counter- clockwise and remove it from the drive roller. Drive Roll Loosen set screw and remove drive roll. Use wire brush to clean drive roll. Install drive roll with desired groove down;...
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Effective January 1, 2011 (Equipment with a serial number preface of MB or newer) This limited warranty supersedes all previous Miller warranties and is exclusive with no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY − Subject to the terms and conditions 90 Days —...