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Manufacturer. (If you do not have a warranty card please contact your local Distributor.) * Any UNAUTHORISED Tampering Or Repairs To This Machine Will Void The Warranty. Repairs To Ausmig MIG Welders Are Only To Be Performed By The Manufacturer Or Service Agent With Written Authorisation.
BOTTLE MOUNT BOTTLE MOUNT Mount the bottle on the holder Do not drop the bottle onto the machine Secure bottle with the chain CORRECT GAS Argon Shield Stainless Steel (ARGON MIX) Argon Shield Steel (ARGON MIX) Pure Argon Aluminium...
GUN ASSEMBLY GUN ASSEMBLY - For Steel / Stainless Steel - For Steel / Stainless Steel torch Remove liner positioning liner (A) nut.. *A* Lay gun and liner straight LINER Disassemble torch head.. Check Unscrew kinks Pull out Ensure that the correct tip is fitted for the wire being used.
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GENTLY feed liner fully through the euro fitting of the torch Screw positioning nut back tightly but DO NOT over tension. Cut excess liner leaving 2mm from the gun neck liner.
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Re -assemble torch head Slide nozzle on firmly Align the torch and Euro Fitting. Euro fitting *Slide Together* Screw in the collar until it “bottoms”. Do not overtighten Do not allow the guide tube to touch rollers. Leave 2mm gap between the two.
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GUN ASSEMBLY GUN ASSEMBLY - For Aluminium & Non-Ferrous - For Aluminium & Non-Ferrous TORCH Unscrew liner positioning nut (E) TEFLON LINER (A) BRASS Remove steel NECK liner if fitted LINER Disassemble torch head BRASS TUBE SECURING COLLET Brass spring Teflon LINER neck liner (B)
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GENTLY feed the connected insert fully through until 2mm is protruding from the gun head Slide securing collet & washer (D) through to the end of the euro fitting Screw back positioning nut (E) through the liner *Do Not Overtighten* DO NOT CUT EXCESS LINER YET!!
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Re -assemble torch head NOTE ALUM You MUST use aluminium contact tip Remove steel guide tube from feed roller use a piece of mig TIP.. wire to hook and remove steel guide tube TEFLON LINER (A) TORCH Connect euro fitting to mig machine...
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Cut excess liner ensuring a 2mm space is left between roller and liner Remove torch to align brass tube Using a hacksaw, cut brass tube (C) to exactly the same length as the protruding liner LINER...
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2 mm Slide the brass tube over the liner until 2 mm of the liner protrudes from the neck Reconnect euro fitting to mig machine * Do not overtighten* Check that 2mm gap is between the liner and the roller. DO NOT let them touch.
TOGGLE SWITCH TOGGLE SWITCH Select the appropriate wire speed for your Steel application. Slow speed for Steel. Fast for Aluminium. The Switch is located on the back of the unit. Alum WIRE SPOOL ASSEMBLY WIRE SPOOL ASSEMBLY Locating Pin Locking Nut Spool hub Adjustment 15 Kg Wire Spool...
WIRE FEED ROLLERS WIRE FEED ROLLERS Release Wire-Drive Tensioner Install the appropriate drive roller to match the selected wire. NOTE Liners should be blown through with compressed air every time a roll of wire is replaced .
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Feed wire through until it is 30mm into the guide tube Return roller 1 then tensioner 2...
Startup Procedure Startup Procedure Plug into mains, switch machine on Depress &hold trigger down Adjust wire speed control knob to start wire drive rollers Twist tensioner until wire begins to roll through Keep trigger depressed until wire protrudes out from the gun head at approximately 300mm...
WIRE TENSION TEST Gun head If wire slips through the rollers.. Not enough tension No wire movement.. Hold wire Twist tensioner accordingly. 3 ~ 3.5 Maximum Check setup if more is required. Wire sways and runs through the rollers without slipping Continuous feed..
REGULATOR ASSEMBLY Remaining gas Flow rate. Gas Outlet. Screw regulator onto gas bottle Screw nut & tail with gas hose connected to the regulator.
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Screw in pressure adjustment knob until slight resistance is felt. Slowly open the gas bottle valve.
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Adjust control knob according to the desired flow rate 10 - 15 l / min STEEL 10 - 15 l / min STAINLESS STEEL 15 - 25 l / min ALUMINIUM NOTE:The more the control knob is screwed in, the higher the flow rate TIP ..
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Typical Control Settings Typical Control Settings Use low voltage selection and low wire speed for light and thin materials. Increase voltage and wire speed as material thickness increases. MACHINE MAINTENANCE Grinding Dust is the greatest enemy of any machine and the frequency for cleaning your machine is dependant on the environment you are working in.
REVERSE POLARITY REVERSE POLARITY For wires that require reverse polarity, exchange the two cables around . Positive (+) to negative (-), Negative (-) to positive (+). Only available as standard equipment on TRAVELLER models; Optional on compact machines .
(sticks to it) Liner cut too short Wire jumps off Spool hub needs tensioning spool AUSMIG MIG WELDERS ARE A QUALITY AUSTRALIAN MADE PRODUCT. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT, AUSLINK WELDING EQUIPMENT P/L 23 RESEARCH DRIVE CROYDON PH 03 9761.4915...
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