Please Read First; Safety; Specified Conditions Of Use - Metabo MIG MAG 165 SP Operating Instruction

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Table of Contents
1. Please Read First!..................... 11
2. Safety ......................................... 11
2.1 Specified Conditions of Use........ 11
2.2 Symbols Used............................. 12
3. Operating Elements.................. 12
3.1 Control Panel .............................. 12
3.2 MIG/MAG 150/20 XT .................. 12
3.3 MIG/MAG 165 SP ....................... 12
3.4 MIG/MAG 170/30 XTC................ 13
3.5 MIG/MAG 200/40 XT,
MIG/MAG 250/60 XT,
MIG/MAG 300/45 XT .................. 13
4. Transport ................................... 13
4.1 Hoisting by Crane ....................... 13
5. Preparing for Operation ........... 14
5.1 Connecting the Gas Cylinder...... 14
5.2 Mains Connection ....................... 14
5.3 Installing the Wire Spool ............. 14
5.4 Threading the Electrode Wire ..... 14
6. Operation................................... 15
6.1 LED Indicators ............................ 16
6.2 Setting the Welding
Parameters ................................. 16
6.3 Backburn Time............................ 16
6.4 Gas-shielded Arc Welding .......... 16
6.5 Shutting Down ............................ 16
7. Maintenance .............................. 16
8. Available Accessories......... 16/39
9. Repairs....................................... 17
10. Environmental Protection ........ 17
11. Faults ......................................... 17
11.1 Trouble Shooting ........................ 17
12. Technical Specifications.......... 18

1. Please Read First!

These operating instructions have been
written to make it easier for you, the
user, to learn how to operate the
machine and to do so safely. These
instructions should be used as follows:
− Read these instructions completely
before use. Pay special attention to
the safety information.
− These instructions are intended for
skilled arc welders or other special-
ists of similar qualification.
− Keep all documents supplied with
this machine for future reference.
Retain proof of purchase in case of
a possible warranty claim.
− This machine must not be hired out
or sold without being accompanied
by these operating instructions and
all other documents supplied with
the machine.
− The manufacturer assumes no liabil-
ity for any damage caused by non-
Operating Instruction
observance
instructions.
The information in these instructions is
marked as follows:
− At times numbers are used in illus-
trations (1, 2, 3, ...). These numbers:
− indicate component parts;
− are consecutively numbered;
− correspond with the number(s) in
brackets (1), (2), (3) ... in the
neighbouring text.
− Numbered steps must be carried out
in sequence.
− Instructions which can be carried
out in any order are indicated by a
bullet point (•).
− Listing are indicated by a dash (-).

2. Safety

All legal regulations pertaining to the
operation
machines must be observed.
The following information should be
observed as well for a safe and risk-free
handling of the welding machine!
B
Danger! High voltage!!
Connect machine only to a properly
earthed outlet.
If in doubt check with a qualified electri-
cian!
B
Danger! High voltage!!
Service and repairs to the machine must
only be made by qualified electricians.
Disconnect from mains supply before
opening the machine's housing.
A
Danger!
Wear sufficient protective clothing when
welding.
Always use a welding visor or helmet
and welder's gloves.
ENGLISH
of these operating
Danger!
Warning of personal
injury or environmental
damage.
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury
by electric shock.
Caution!
Risk of material damage
Note:
Additional information.
of electric arc welding
ENGLISH
They provide protection against sparks
and arc radiation.
A
Danger!
Take extra precautions when welding in
special hazard areas such as confined
spaces, areas with a fire or explosion
hazard, containers with dangerous con-
tents, or areas with an increased electri-
cal hazard.
A
Danger!
All metal fumes are detrimental to
health!
When working indoors ensure sufficient
ventilation and extraction, in order to not
exceed the maximum permissible work-
place pollutant concentration.
Fumes of lead, cadmium, copper, zinc
and beryllium are particularly harmful!
A
Caution!
Never weld earthed metal.
This will prevent possible damage to the
protective earth conductors by stray
welding currents.
A
Caution!
Never use the welding machine for thaw-
ing pipes.
Always attach the welding return cable
directly to the workpiece, and as close
as possible to the welding spot.
A
Caution!
Special care is required when working
near computers, electronically controlled
equipment or in the proximity of mag-
netic data media (sound recording
tapes, floppy disks, data recording
tapes, credit cards, etc.).
The arc start can cause misfunction of
this type of equipment or data loss.
2.1 Specified Conditions of
Use
The welding machine is a direct current
power source with integrated wire feed;
it works with a constant-voltage charac-
teristic curve.
The welding machine is designed for
welding ferrous metals, alloy steels, non-
ferrous metals and aluminium.
It conforms to all relevant regulations
applicable at the time of delivery.
This welding machine is intended for
operation by professional arc welders or
specialists with similar qualifications.
Permissible welding processes:
− MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding
for aluminium and aluminium alloys
− MAG (Metal Active Gas) welding
for steel or stainless steel
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