Table Of Contents; Contents - Weldclass Weldforce 136S Operating Instructions Manual

1 CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................... 3
2 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 5
3 KNOW YOUR MACHINE ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Machine Front ................................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Machine Rear ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Symbols chart ................................................................................................................................. 7
4 CONTROLS EXPLAINED ............................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Setting Selection ............................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Error/Over Temperature Indicator Light ........................................................................................ 8
5 POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Electrical Connection ...................................................................................................................... 9
5.2 Extension Leads .............................................................................................................................. 9
5.3 Generator Use ................................................................................................................................ 9
5.3.1 Generator Size ............................................................................................................................ 9
5.3.2 Generator Quality & Warranty Limitations ................................................................................ 9
5.3.3 3 Golden Rules of Generator use .............................................................................................10
6 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ..................................................................................................................10
6.1 Location ........................................................................................................................................10
6.2 Ventilation ....................................................................................................................................10
7 BASIC OPERATION .................................................................................................................................11
7.1 Stick (MMA) Welding Operation ..................................................................................................11
8 ACCESSORIES, SPARE PARTS & CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS ..............................................................................12
8.1 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................12
8.2 Machine Spare Parts: ...................................................................................................................12
8.3 Primary Schematic Circuit Diagram ..............................................................................................15
9 CARE & MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................16
9.1 Keep your Welding Machine in Top Condition .............................................................................16
9.2 Storing the Welder .......................................................................................................................16
10 GENERAL GUIDE TO WELDING .........................................................................................................17
10.1 Duty Cycle Rating .........................................................................................................................17
10.2 Stick (MMA) Process ....................................................................................................................17
10.3 Joint Preparations ........................................................................................................................18
11 STICK (MMA) BASIC WELDING GUIDE ..............................................................................................20
11.1 Size of Electrodes .........................................................................................................................20
11.2 Storage of Electrodes ...................................................................................................................20
11.3 Electrode Polarity .........................................................................................................................20

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