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MIG135 WELDER
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  • Page 1 Item #12011 MIG135 WELDER INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY The Eastwood Company (hereinafter “Eastwood”) warrants to the end user (purchaser) of all new welding and cutting equipment (collectively called the “products”) that it will be free of defects in workmanship and material. This warranty is void if the equipment has been subjected to improper installation, improper care or abnormal operations.

  • Page 3: Duty Cycle

    • Always keep a fire extinguisher nearby while welding. • Use welding blankets to protect painted and or flammable surfaces; rubber weather-stripping, dash boards, engines, etc. • Ensure power supply has properly rated wiring to handle power usage. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
  • Page 4 • Electric welding heats metal and tools to temperatures that will cause severe burns! • Use protective, heat resistant gloves and clothing when using Eastwood or any other welding equipment. Never touch welded work surface, torch tip or nozzle until they have completely cooled.

  • Page 5: Components And Controls

    24. Ground Clamp 9. Power Cord 10. Shielding Gas Inlet 11. Wire Spindle 12. Wire Tension Thumb Screw 13. Pressure Adjuster 14. Guide Pipe 15. Drive Roller and Knob 22 23  """" To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Disconnect welder from power supply before beginning. CHANGING POLARITY 1. The Eastwood MIG135 comes set up to weld with Solid MIG Wire, to use a Flux-Cored Wire the Polarity must be changed. 2. Disconnect the Ground Clamp Lead by removing the Black Negative Knob.

  • Page 7: Buildup Of Gas Can Injure Or Kill

    • Use proper equipment, procedures and have adequate help when moving or lifting cylinders. A Shielding Gas Bottle is not included with your Eastwood MIG135 but is necessary to use when welding using Solid MIG Wire. A Shielding Gas Bottle can be purchased or rented at most local Welding Supply Stores.
  • Page 8 INSTALLING WIRE SPOOL The Eastwood MIG135 can be used with either a 4" or an 8" Wire Spool. To use the larger 8" spool an included adaptor is necessary. ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD! The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare skin or wet clothing.
  • Page 9 The wire feed drive roller on the drive motor has 2 grooves, one for 0.023” (0.6mm) welding wire and another for 0.030” (0.8mm) or 0.035” (0.9mm) welding wire. Your MIG135 comes with the drive roller installed for using 0.023” (0.6mm) wire. In the event that 0.030” or 0.035” welding wire is to be used, the Drive Roller needs to be changed.
  • Page 10 SET UP FOR SPOOL GUN WELDING The Eastwood MIG135 is set up to use a spool gun which allows for easy feeding of aluminum wire to expand your welding capabilities. This is an optional acces- sory and can be purchased separately from Eastwood.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Anyone using such devices should consult with their physician prior to performing any electric welding operations. • Exposure to electromagnetic fields while welding may have other health effects which are not known. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...

  • Page 12: Welding Process

    This welding process is just a baseline to get you started. 1. Refer to the ‘Suggested Settings’ chart which is located inside the side door of your Eastwood MIG135 as well as below in the instruction manual.

  • Page 13: Types Of Weld Joints

    SPOOL GUN WELDING OPERATION Your Eastwood MIG135 can be used to weld aluminum utilizing a spool gun. The spool gun is sold as an accessory to the MIG135, and you will also need to purchase a cylinder of 100% Argon gas from your local welding supplier. This following welding process is just a baseline to get you started.

  • Page 14: Overload Protection

    OVERLOAD PROTECTION Your Eastwood MIG135 is equipped with a temperature controller as well as an overload breaker. These two protection devices will protect your welder if the duty cycle is exceeded. If the output is exceeded, the internal breaker will trip and stop power supply to the drive motor although the fan will still run to cool the unit.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Excessive Wire Stick Out length of exposed welding wire. Penetration The MIG135 is rated for a maximum thickness of 1/4", exceeding this will result Material Too Thick in poor penetration. If welding heavy gauge metals, it may be necessary to increase the welding...
  • Page 16 If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.343.9353 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood.com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA 800.343.9353 eastwood.com © Copyright 2018 Easthill Group, Inc. 2/18...

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