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CAT# 271
MIG QUICK START GUIDE
140 MP WELDER
1.
Read user manual
2.
Select
3.
Set polarity for MIG (Solid wire)
or Flux-cored
Solid wire
4.
Connect MIG gun and ground clamp
7.
Feed wire and set pressure
Pressure knob
Knob set ~2-3
marks
9.
Remove
consumables
and depress
trigger until
wire comes out.
Replace
consumables.
(NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ALUMINUM)
process
Flux-cored
5.
Install wire spool
0.023" (0.6mm) - 0.030" (0.8mm) diameter
8" (200mm)
wire spool
4" (100mm)
wire spool
8.
Connect to Input Power
• Generator OK with continuous output >
4,000 W
• Extension cord: #12 AWG or larger;
25' (8m) or shorter
10.
Adjust wire feed
speed (
voltage ( )
See chart on welder
for correct settings
FIND MIG WELDING TIPS AT WWW.ASKFORNEY.COM
QUESTIONS OR TROUBLE? Contact Forney Industries at 1-800-521-6038
customerservice@forneyind.com • askforney.com • forneyind.com
MIG Gun
120VAC, 20A
outlet, 30A breaker
recommended
) and
6.
Set drive roll
Solid
wire
* Face the appropriate groove
towards the inside of machine
NOTE: If using gas:
1. Attach gas hose
2. Attach hose to
to machine.
regulator and
regulator to
gas bottle.
11.
With contact tip
1/4" from metal,
depress trigger
completely to
initiate arc
Ground
Clamp
Flux-
cored
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Summary of Contents for Forney Easy Weld 271
- Page 1 See chart on welder for correct settings Replace consumables. FIND MIG WELDING TIPS AT WWW.ASKFORNEY.COM QUESTIONS OR TROUBLE? Contact Forney Industries at 1-800-521-6038 customerservice@forneyind.com • askforney.com • forneyind.com EN_v1-4...
- Page 2 MIG TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Both LED lights off Both LED lights on Verify machine is plugged in and on. Duty cycle exceeded or See manual. insufficient air flow. Allow machine to cool. Ensure vents are clear of obstacles. See manual. Aluminum welding Workpiece grounding Connect ground clamp to clean, bare •...
- Page 3 • Avoid using extension cords. If one must be used, it must be #12 AWG or larger; 25’ (8m) or shorter. • Generators must be 4,000 W continuous output and not have a low-idle function (or have it disabled). QUESTIONS OR TROUBLE? Contact Forney Industries at 1-800-521-6038 customerservice@forneyind.com • askforney.com • forneyind.com EN_v1-4...
- Page 4 • Generators must be 4,000 W continuous output and not have a possible with this machine. Multi-pass recommended for thicker low-idle function (or have it disabled). materials. Welder should be the only thing plugged into the circuit. QUESTIONS OR TROUBLE? Contact Forney Industries at 1-800-521-6038 customerservice@forneyind.com • askforney.com • forneyind.com EN_v1-4...
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