WARNING DANGER! Danger when opening up the tool, as live components and connections are exposed. Therefore, before opening it, unplug the tool to ensure disconnection from the mains. Electronically conductive material (eg PE-EL) must not be welded. Incorrect use of the hand extruder (eg overheating of the material) can present a fire and explosion hazard, espe- cially near combustible materials and explosive gases.
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OPERATING LEISTER WELDMAX Hand Extruder Operating condition • As required, fit the relevant welding shoe (1) according to instructions for change of welding shoe. • Connect the tool to the mains. • Switch on the tool at main switch (13).
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OPERATING LEISTER WELDMAX Hand Extruder Change of welding shoe CAUTION! Danger of getting burned. • Do not change the welding shoe when the tool us cold. • Switch off the hot tool and disconnect from the mains. • Remove the welding shoe holder (3) from the heater tube (8). by loosening the set screws for welding shoe holder (4) (use gloves).
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OPERATING LEISTER WELDMAX Hand Extruder Control panel with digital display Welding positions V- / X-weld Filet weld...
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FAULTS LEISTER WELDMAX Handextruder Operating faults and preventative measures • Welding rod obstruction – Should the welding rod outside the tool get obstructed, the rod feed will skid to prevent tool damage. – Safeguard the welding rod feed, check welding rod tolerance.
• The carbon brushes of the winding motor should be checked after approx. 1000 running time by your Service Centre. • Repairs should only be carried out by authorized LEISTER Service Centres. They guarantee a specialised and reliable Repair Service within 24 hours using original spare parts in accordance with the circuit diagram and spare parts list.
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® Service Record LEISTER WELDMAX This document should be kept up to date during repair or servicing by the authorized LEISTER Service Centre. This document should be in the possession of the owner of the equipment. Technical data Order No.
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