BossWeld BUDDY ARC 140 Instruction Manual

BossWeld BUDDY ARC 140 Instruction Manual

Portable inverter welder

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ARC 140
PO RTABLE
STICK
TIG
POWERFUL
INVERTER WELDER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 ARC 140 PO RTABLE STICK POWERFUL INVERTER WELDER INSTRUCTION MANUAL bossweld.com.au...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Specifications ......................... Page 02 Machine Overview ........................Page 02 Safety Information ........................Page 03 Machine Safety ........................Page 04 Work Area Safety ........................Page 04 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ..................Page 05 Maintenance ...........................Page 05 MMA (Stick) Machine Set Up ....................Page 06 MMA (Stick) Operation ......................Page 07 TIG Machine Set Up .......................Page 08 TIG Operation .........................Page 09...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    This constitutes a serious fire risk. Ensure that the area in which welding will be undertaken is clear of all inflammable materials. It is also advisable to have a fire extinguisher, and a welding blanket on hand to protect work surfaces. bossweld.com.au...
  • Page 4: Machine Safety

    MACHINE SAFETY Keep the welding cables, work clamp and electrode holder in good condition. Failure to do this can result in poor welding quality, which could be dangerous in structural situations. Prior to use, check for breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect operation of the welder.
  • Page 5: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    STORAGE/ TRANSPORT Store the welder and accessories out of children’s reach in a dry place. If possible store the welder in the original packaging. The appliance must be secured against falling or rolling over during transport. bossweld.com.au...
  • Page 6: Mma (Stick) Machine Set Up

    MMA (STICK) WELDING MACHINE SET UP WARNING! Ensure the machine is turned off and disconnected from the power supply before performing any of the following operations. Fitting the Arc and Work Leads 1. For the most common applications, plug the work clamp connector into the Negative terminal.
  • Page 7: Mma (Stick) Operation

    Welding Current Guide Welding current level is determined by the size of electrode. Use the table below as a guide: Electrode Size/Gauge Welding Current 1.6mm 40-50 Amps 2.0mm 50-75 Amps 2.5mm 75-105 Amps 3.2mm 105-140 Amps 4.0mm 140-160 Amps bossweld.com.au...
  • Page 8: Tig Machine Set Up

    TIG WELDING MACHINE SET UP WARNING! Ensure the machine is turned off and disconnected from the power supply before performing any of the following operations. Fitting the TIG Torch, Work Clamp & Gas Leads 1. Plug work clamp connector into the Positive terminal. Twist to ensure a good connection.
  • Page 9: Tig Operation

    8. Pull electrode away from work piece quickly to break the arc. Welding Gas Selection Guide Use the table below as a guide: Metal Type Recommended Gas Mild Steel Argon Stainless Steel Argon Low Alloy Steel Argon Aluminium Argon bossweld.com.au...
  • Page 10: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Suggested Remedy Power indicator is not lit, 1. Check that the welder is plugged into the 240V mains outlet and is fan does not work and switched on. no output current 2. Check that the mains fuse or breaker has not operated. 3.
  • Page 11: Box Contents

    5. Bossweld General Purpose Electrodes - 2.0mm x 2kg (110110) 6. Bossweld General Purpose Electrodes - 2.6mm x 5kg (110140) 7. Bossweld Electrode General Purpose 6013 x 2.0mm x 25 Pkt (110250) 8. Bossweld Electrode General Purpose 6013 x 2.6mm x 25 Pkt (110260) 9.
  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IN THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SERVICE SUPPORT PLEASE CALL (02) 8761 6500 IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE ALONG WITH YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT.

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