Harbor Freight Tools Vulcan Migmax 215 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 22

Note: If Welder is used too long, the Overload
Indicator lights up and the unit automatically
shuts down. The Welder automatically returns
to service after cooling off. Should this occur,
rest the MIG Gun on an electrically non-
conductive, heat-proof surface, such as a
concrete slab, away from the ground clamp.
Allow the Welder to cool with the
Power Switch on, so that the internal
Fan will help cool the Welder.
When the Overload Indicator is no longer
lit and the Welder can be used again, use
shorter welding periods and longer rest
periods to help prevent needless wear.
7. After welding the test weld on a piece
of scrap for a few seconds, stop, and
check your progress. Clean, then compare
your weld's appearance with the diagrams
and descriptions in the Welding Tips section
starting on the next page. After making any
necessary adjustments, continue to weld
while carefully following the DUTY CYCLE
guidelines as explained on page 18.
CAUTION! Weld will be hot, do not touch.
8. When welding is complete, set the MIG
Gun down on a heat-proof, electrically
non-conductive surface.
Turn the Power Switch OFF.
9. Allow Welder to cool down, then
unplug the Power Cord.
10. Remove Ground Clamp from workpiece
or table and disconnect MIG Gun.
11. Respool wire by clipping wire, removing gas
nozzle/contact tip on MIG gun, releasing Idler
Arm on Wire Feed mechanism, and rotating
the Wire Spool counterclockwise. Be sure
to securely hold wire as it is being respooled
because the end of wire has a tendency to
quickly unravel once it clears the wire feeder.
12. MIG ONLY:
Close shielding gas cylinder valve
securely. Remove Regulator and
replace cap. Disconnect Gas Hose from
Welder. Store and secure gas cylinder.
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Overload
Indicator
Power
Switch
After practice welding for a few seconds,
STOP and examine your weld using the
guidelines starting on the next page.
FOLLOW DUTY CYCLE!
120 V AC
40% Use at 100 A
For 10 Continuous Minutes
4 6
Minutes Minutes
Welding Resting
100% Continuous Use at 75 A
MIG Gun
concrete slab
(or other heat-proof,
non-conductive surface)
MIG Gun
concrete slab
(or other heat-proof,
non-conductive surface)
240 V AC
25% Use at 200 A
For 10 Continuous Minutes
2-1/2 7-1/2
Minutes Minutes
Welding Resting
100% Continuous Use at 115 A
Power
Switch
Item 63617