Setup For Mig (Gmaw) Welding With Gas Shielded Mig Wire - ESAB CIGWELD WeldSkill 185LCD Operating Manual

WeldSkill 185LCD

5.09 Setup for MIG (GMAW) Welding with Gas Shielded Mig Wire

A. Fit the MIG Torch to the Power Source. (Refer to Section 5.02 Attaching the MIG Torch).
B. Connect the Mig torch polarity lead to the positive welding terminal (+). If in doubt, consult the wire
manufacturer. Welding current flows from the Power Source via Dinse terminals. It is essential, however,
that the male plug is inserted and turned securely to achieve a sound electrical connection.
C. Switch the Power Source On/Off switch located on the rear of the Power Source to the On position and
ensure the Screen is illuminated. Set the MIG Torch trigger switch operation either 2T or 4T mode.
D. Select MIG mode by rotating the Control Knob and pressing to select. For Control Knob operation, refer to
page 4-2 item 1.
E. Adjust Wirespeed and Volts to desired welding output. Please refer to the Weld Guide located on the
inside of the wirefeed compartment door.
Control Settings in MIG (GMAW / FCAW) Mode can be selected and adjusted as shown in figures 5-13
and 5-14 by rotating the Control Knob to highlight the desired setting then pressing the Control Knob to
select. For Control Knob operation, refer to page 4-2 item 1. For settings about 2T, 4T, Local, Remote,
burnback and spot welding, please refer to Section 4.02. To return to previous screen press back button
and setting will be retained.
MIG (GMAW) WELDING
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Figure 5-13 Figure 5-14
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