Shindaiwa SWF500K Owner's And Operator's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Shindaiwa Manuals
  4. Welding Accessories
  5. SWF500K
  6. Owner's and operator's manual
Shindaiwa SWF500K Owner's And Operator's Manual

Shindaiwa SWF500K Owner's And Operator's Manual

Wire feeders
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
OWNER'S AND OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Wire Feeder
SWF500K
CAUTION
Do not operate the Generator/Welder, or any other appliance, before you have
read and understood the instructions for use and keep near for ready use.
SWF500K
X753-008 77 0
X753803-460 0

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SWF500K and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Summary of Contents for Shindaiwa SWF500K

  • Page 1 OWNER’S AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL Wire Feeder SWF500K CAUTION Do not operate the Generator/Welder, or any other appliance, before you have read and understood the instructions for use and keep near for ready use. SWF500K X753-008 77 0 X753803-460 0...
  • Page 3 Introduction We would like to thank you very much for purchasing this Shindaiwa wire feeder.  This manual has been created in order to ensure safe and proper use of this equipment. Be sure to thoroughly read this manual before operating the equipment as the improper operation of this equipment can result in an accident or malfunction.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Safety Precautions ................2 2. Specifications ................... 5 3 Application ..................5 4. Part Names ..................5 5. Pre-Operation Inspection ..............7 6. Preliminary Preparation for Welding ..........8 6-1. Welding Cable Selection............8 6-2. Welding Polarity ................ 8 6-3.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    1. Safety Precautions Warning: Suffocation from Welding Fume  Always be sure to wear a fume-proof mask when welding as the fumes generated during welding include harmful gases and dust. Also be careful that the wind direction is not such that it will cause fumes to be inhaled and always operate the equipment in a well-ventilated area.
  • Page 6 Caution: Injury to Eyes and Skin Always be sure to wear arc-proof glasses, clothes that completely cover the skin and  other protective gear when welding to protect the eyes and skin from harmful light rays generated during welding. Caution: Physical and Secondary Damage ...
  • Page 7  Location of Warning Labels Replace warning labels when they become difficult to see or damaged by affixing new labels in the specified locations. Order the necessary labels by numbers in parentheses.  Suffocation from Welding Fume (No. X564-000940)  Electric Shock (No.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    2. Specifications Normal DC 15－110 Input voltage External source AC 24－42 Duty cycle: 60% Rated welding current Duty cycle: 100% Inch display (inch/min) 50－700 Wire feeding speed Meter display 1.3－17.8 (m/min) φ1.2 GMAW (mm) (Optional) (Solid or Cored Wires) Applicable wire φ0.9, 1.6 diameter FCAW...
  • Page 9 Gas Inlet Welding Cable 14-Pin Plug Wire Feed Speed/Amperage Wire Feed Meter Speed Lamp Welding Voltage Current Lamp Meter Voltage Lamp Overheating Lamp Motor Overload Lamp Inside Cabinet Spool Shaft Pressure Spool Arms Retainer - 6 -...

  • Page 10: Pre-Operation Inspection

    m/inch Selector Switch Soft Start Switch 2 STEP-Trigger Interlock Switch CC/CV Switch Wire Feed Button Accessories OWNER’S OPERATOR’S MANUAL 5. Pre-Operation Inspection Warning: Electric Shock  Always be sure to stop the welder when performing inspection. Inspection Inspection Item Comments Location ...

  • Page 11: Preliminary Preparation For Welding

    6. Preliminary Preparation for Welding 6-1. Welding Cable Selection Use welding cables with a cross-sectional area that is larger than the proper cross-sectional areas indicated in the table below. Using cable that is less than the proper cross-sectional area reduces the weld output. <Note>...

  • Page 12: Welding Cable Connection

    6-3. Welding Cable Connection Warning: Electric Shock  Be sure to stop the engine whenever touching Weld output terminals such as when installing or removing welding cables, and when replacing the wire and feed rollers.  Do not connect a welding cable to any part other than weld output terminals. <Note>...

  • Page 13: Feed Roller Replacement

    6-4. Feed Roller Replacement Replace the feed and pressure rollers to match Spool retainer the wire diameter being used. Loosen The nominal diameter of the roller is inscribed on the surface. Tighten Stop the welder and stop the supply of Wire power to the wire feeder.

  • Page 14: Spool Brake Adjustment

    6-7. Spool Brake Adjustment Adjustment bolt at the center of the spool shaft can control the brake strength to prevent overrun. <Note>  If the pressure is too high, it will hinder the spool shaft, possibly resulting in motor overload or wire feeding fault. Adjustment bolt 6-8.

  • Page 15: Welding Work

    7. Welding Work Warning: Electromagnetic Interference  Persons using a heart pacemaker are not allowed near the welder or welding work area while welding is being performed without the permission of a doctor. The welder generates a magnetic field while energized that can negatively affect pacemaker operation.

  • Page 16: Display

    <Note>  Do not use in an area with high temperature or humidity, or an area with a large amount of dust.  Close the door of this wire feeder while performing welding work. Overview of Wire Feeder Settings (CC Mode) Wire Feed Wire Speed...

  • Page 17: Wire Feed Speed Adjustment

    7-2. Wire Feed Speed Adjustment Wire feed speed/Amperage meter Wire feeding speed adjustment dial can Wire feed control the feeding speed. Welding speed lamp voltage meter Turn the dial clockwise to increase the wire feed speed. Current lamp Turn the dial counterclockwise to decrease the wire feed speed.

  • Page 18: Wire Feed Button

    7-6. Wire Feed Button Use inching to thread wire when setting the wire spool or replacing the welding torch. Voltage is not applied to the wire when feeding Wire Feed Button. Use the wire feed speed adjustment dial can adjust the wire feed speed. 7-7.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting Warning: Electric Shock/Injury  Do not use the equipment if the equipment or your body is wet.  Always be sure to disconnect the power cable when performing inspection or maintenance.  Do not place hands in rotating parts while operating. You could be caught in the rotating parts.
  • Page 20 Part Replacement Cycles (Rough Guide) Affected Part Part Replacement Cycle Gun tip Approx. 1 week Liner Approx. 6 months Nozzle Approx. 3 months Wire feed unit Rollers Approx. 1 year * The part replacement cycle varies greatly depending on use conditions. If any of the symptoms indicated below are present, replace the parts regardless of the replacement cycle.

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    9. Wiring Diagram P (1 / 2) - 18 -...
  • Page 22 P (2 / 2) - 19 -...
  • Page 23 MEMO - 20 -...
  • Page 24 2022 - 21 -...

Table of Contents