Welding Capability; Limitations; Controls And Settings - Lincoln Electric HANDYMIG 170I Operator's Manual

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WELDING CAPABILITY

The Handymig 170i is rated at 130 amps, 20 volts, at
20% duty cycle on a ten minute basis. It is capable of
higher output currents at lower duty cycles. .

LIMITATIONS

Arc Gouging cannot be performed with the Handymig
170i. The Handymig 170i is not recommended for pipe
thawing or TIG welding.

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS

Refer to Figure B.1a.
1. Power ON/OFF Switch —
When the power is on the
fan motor will run and air will
be exhausted out the louvers
in the front of the machine.
The welding output and wire
feeder remain off until the
gun trigger is pressed.
2. Wire Speed Control —
Controls the wire feed speed
from 50 – 400 in/min (1.2 –
10.2 m/min). The control can
be preset on the dial to the
setting specified on the
Handymig 170i Application
Chart located on the inside
of the wire feed section door.
3. Voltage Control — A 5-posi-
tion tap selector switch gives
full range adjustment of
power source output voltage.
Do not switch while welding.
4. Circuit Breaker – Protects machine from damage if
maximum output is exceeded. Button will extend
out when tripped (Manual reset).Refer to Figure B-1b.
OPERATION
ON
OFF
WIRE SPEED
ARC VOLTS
Handymig 170i
FIGURE B.1a
FIGURE B.1b
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