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REPRODUCTION OF THIS MANUAL IN ANY FORM WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF BAILEIGH INDUSTRIAL, INC. IS PROHIBITED. Baileigh Industrial, Inc. does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability for any damage or loss caused by an omission or error in this Operator’s Manual, resulting from accident, negligence, or other occurrence.
THANK YOU & WARRANTY Thank you for your purchase of a machine from Baileigh Industrial. We hope that you find it productive and useful to you for a long time to come. Inspection & Acceptance. Buyer shall inspect all Goods within ten (10) days after receipt thereof. Buyer’s payment shall constitute final acceptance of the Goods and shall act as a waiver of the Buyer’s rights to inspect or...
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Baileigh Industrial makes every effort to ensure that our posted specifications, images, pricing and product availability are as correct and timely as possible. We apologize for any discrepancies that may occur. Baileigh Industrial reserves the right to make any and all changes deemed necessary in the course of business including but not limited to pricing, product specifications, quantities, and product availability.
After receiving your equipment remove the protective container. Do a complete visual inspection, and if damage is noted, photograph it for insurance claims and contact your carrier at once, requesting inspection. Also contact Baileigh Industrial and inform them of the unexpected occurrence. Temporarily suspend installation.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS OPERATORS MANUAL CAREFULLY It contains important safety information, instructions, and necessary operating procedures. The continual observance of these procedures will help increase your production and extend the life of the equipment. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LEARN TO RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. PROTECT EYES Wear safety glasses or suitable eye protection when working on or around machinery. PROTECT AGAINST NOISE Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wear suitable hearing protective devices such as ear muffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
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ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN KILL The welding process uses and produces high voltages that can severely injure or kill. Disconnect power source before performing service or repairs. Insulate yourself from the piece part or other components in the weld circuit. ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC FIELDS Certain welding processes create electric and magnetic fields (EMF).
Baileigh does not recommend or endorse making any modifications or alterations to a Baileigh machine. Modifications or alterations to a machine may pose a substantial risk of injury to the operator or others and may do substantial damage to the machine.
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7. Dressing material edges. Always chamfer and deburr all sharp edges. 8. Do not force tool. Your machine will do a better and safer job if used as intended. DO NOT use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the machines rated capacity. 9.
(other than die sets and blades). For specific application needs or future machine purchases contact the Sales Department at: sales@baileigh.com, Phone: 920.684.4990, or Fax: 920.684.3944. Note: The photos and illustrations used in this manual are representative only and may not depict the actual color, labeling or accessories and may be intended to illustrate technique only.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Your Baileigh machine is shipped complete. Separate all parts from the packing material and check each item carefully. Make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material. WARNING: SUFFOCATION HAZARD! Immediately discard any plastic bags and packing materials to eliminate choking and suffocation hazards to children and animals.
TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING IMPORTANT: Lifting and carrying operations should be carried out by skilled workers, such as a truck operator, crane operator, etc. If a crane is used to lift the machine, attach the lifting chain carefully, making sure the machine is well balanced. Follow these guidelines when lifting with truck or trolley: •...
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Consider the following when looking for a suitable location to place the machine: • Overall weight of the machine. • Weight of material being processed. • Sizes of material to be processed through the machine. • Space needed for auxiliary stands, work tables, or other machinery. •...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION • You have made a practical choice in purchasing the WP-1800F Welding Positioner. It has been carefully built of high quality materials and designed to give many years of efficient service. The simplicity of design and minimum effort required to operate the machine contributes towards meeting schedules and producing greater profits.
ELECTRICAL CAUTION: HAVE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES CONNECTED TO MACHINE BY A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN! Check if the available power supply is the same as listed on the machine nameplate. WARNING: Make sure the grounding wire (green) is properly connected to avoid electric shock. DO NOT switch the position of the green grounding wire if any electrical plug wires are switched during hookup.
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• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
OPERATION CAUTION: Always wear proper eye protection with side shields, safety footwear, and leather gloves to protect from burrs and sharp edges. When handling large heavy material, make sure they are properly supported. Machine Start-up Operation of this machine is very straight forward. Follow the next steps to become familiar with the machine.
This requires less coordination. 5. The above septs are merely suggested ways to dial in the machine. Every welder will have their own method of welding and the WP-1800F will be able to be configured to meet their style of welding.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Make sure the electrical disconnect is OFF before working on the machine. Maintenance should be performed on a regular basis by qualified personnel. Always follow proper safety precautions when working on or around any machinery. • Check daily for any unsafe conditions and fix immediately. •...
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Parts List Item Part Number Description Qty. M150-5A014 UPRIGHT, BASE M150-6A034 BASE, M150 ROLLER PP-0035 1" SET SCREW COLLAR M150-5A007-PIPE AXLE SHAFT PP-0064 8" RUBBER WHEEL PP-0043 1.0 ID X 1.1875 OD X 0.75 LG BUSHING PP-0048 4.0 INCH CASTER STD.
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Item Part Number Description Qty. ME-WP-7A002 CONTACT BRUSH WP-7A008 RETAINING WASHER PP-0058-WP SPRING PP-0207 3-JAW CHUCK ME-WP-7A009 GEARBOX PULLEY STD. .1875 X 1 KEYSTOCK M6 FLATWASHER STD. M12 X 1.75 X 30 HEX FLANGE M10 X 1.5 X 30 HEX FLANGE M6 X 1.0 X 10 BUTTON HEAD SHCS...
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Item Part Number Description Qty. WP-6A009 GEAR GUARD PP-0510 GROUND STRAP M10 X 1.5 X 20 HEX FLANGE M10 X 1.5 FLANGE NUT 3/16 X 1.125 SLOTTED SPRING PIN 3/16 X 1.5 SLOTTED SPRING PIN ME-IDX-7A013 CHUCK MTG. DISK (3 JAW) ME-IDX-6A032 DISC CLAMP TOP ME-IDX-6A031...
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