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- Page 1 Part #20279 MIG 250 WELDER ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PDF version available at eastwood.com/20279manual...
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Page 2: Statement Of Limited Warranty
WARRANTY REPAIR: If Eastwood confi rms the existence of a defect covered under this warranty plan, Eastwood will determine whether repair or replacement is the most suitable option to rectify the defect. At Eastwood’s request, the purchaser must return, to Eastwood, any products claimed defective under Eastwood’s warranty. -
Page 3: Safety Information
• Ensure power supply has properly rated wiring to handle power usage. • Do not use on or near combustible surfaces. • Remove all fl ammable items within 35 feet of the welding area. • Do not weld frozen pipes. To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com... - Page 4 • Anyone with a pacemaker should stay away from any electric welding before consulting a doctor. NOTICE! • Do not touch the contact tip with the unit turned “ON”. Turn the unit “OFF” before changing tips or cleaning the nozzle. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
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Page 5: Components And Controls
17. Welding Gun Tensioner 18. Positive Terminal 19. Negative Terminal 20. Wire Spool Tension Screw 21. 8” Wire Spool Adapter 22. MIG Gun 23.120 to 240 VAC Adaptor Cord 24. Quick Feed Switch To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com... -
Page 6: Setup And Operation
CONNECTING THE WELDER TO A POWER SOURCE For use on 240 VAC power, the Eastwood MIG 250 Welder requires a dedicated 240 VAC, 50 Amp, 50-60Hz grounded outlet protected by a circuit breaker with a NEMA 6-50 Receptacle. If using an extension cord, use a minimum 6 AWG cord for up to 25 feet. -
Page 7: Changing The Drive Roller
INSTALLING SHIELDING GAS SUPPLY A shielding Gas bottle is not included with your Eastwood MIG 250 but is necessary for welding using solid wire. Eastwood recommends the following shielding gases or consult your wire manufacturer for their recommendations: Wire Type... -
Page 8: Installing Welding Wire
INSTALLING WELDING WIRE FIG. G FIG. G The MIG 250 can be used with either a 4" or 8" Wire Spool. To use the larger 8" spool an included adapter is necessary. Wing Nut To install a 4" Wire Spool: 1. - Page 9 12. Trigger the Spool Gun to feed the wire and adjust the Brass Tensioner Thumb Screw so that the wire does not slip. 13. Replace Contact Tip and Nozzle. Spring Brass Tensioner Tensioner Thumb Screw Inlet Guide Wire Inlet To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
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Page 10: Duty Cycle
MIG WELDING OPERATION Your Eastwood MIG 250 can be used to form a large number of different joints and welds all of which will require practice and testing before using on an actual project piece. The following welding process is a baseline to help get you started: 1. - Page 11 SPOOL GUN WELDING OPERATION Your Eastwood MIG 250 can be used to weld aluminum utilizing a spool gun, which can be purchased from Eastwood. To utilize the Spool Gun, you will also need to purchase a cylinder of 100% Argon gas from your local welding supplier. The following welding process is a baseline to help you get you started: 1.
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Page 12: Types Of Weld Joints
Weld is a joint between two pieces where 6. Plug Weld is a joint which joins two overlapping pieces perpendicular to the other. by fi lling in a hole punched in the top piece. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com... - Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.544.5118 >> techelp@eastwood.com...
- Page 15 To order parts and supplies: 800.345.1178 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 16 If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.544.5118 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available online >> eastwood.com/20279manual The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA US and Canada: 800.345.1178...