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- Page 1 Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information, warnings, and cautions. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to product or property. Please retain instructions for future reference! ROSSWELDING RXT175ET...
- Page 3 (tubular) electrode wire or solid wire. Power for the arc is given by a single phase transformer with a drooping characteristic. It is suitable for use with 0.6/0.9mm solid or 0.8/0.9mm core wire and for welding materials up to 8mm. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Item RXT175ET Input Power V Frequency Phase No. ...
- Page 4 WARNING! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The user of this welder is responsible for his own and the safety of others. It is most important to read, learn and respect the rules in this user guide. When using this welder, basic safety precautions, including the following, should be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
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Page 5: Welding Cables
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS … cont DRESS PROPERLY Use protective gloves and fire resistant protective clothing when using the welder. Avoid exposing skin to the ultraviolet rays produced by the arc. ALWAYS USE THE WELDING MASK Under no circumstances should the welder be operated unless the welding mask is protecting the eyes and face. -
Page 6: Welding Operations
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS WELDING OPERATIONS: In environments with increased risk of electric shock; In confined spaces; In the presence of flammable or explosive materials; MUST BE evaluated in advance by an “expert supervisor” and must always be carried out in the presence of other people trained to intervene in emergencies. POSITION and HANDLING Position the welding machine on a horizontal surface that is able to support the weight: otherwise (e.g. -
Page 7: Warning Symbols
WARNING SYMBOLS The following warning symbols are to remind you of the safety precautions you should take when using the welder. WARNING! Read this User Guide carefully before using the welder and keep it in a safe place for future reference. WARNING! When using this welder, avoid direct contact with the welding circuit. -
Page 8: The Rating Plate
THE RATING PLATE The rating plate is fitted to the welder and displays the following symbols and information. Ground Single phase transformer - Rectified Mains supply single phase A.C. RCM Marking indicating compliance to 50 Hz relevant Australian standards. 1 ~50Hz Mig Welding Outputs direct current. -
Page 9: Know Your Welder
KNOW YOUR WELDER 1) On/off switch When the switch is in the “ O” position means the power OFF. When the switch in the “1” position means the power is ON. 2) Output power settings Adjust this knob to increase or decrease the welding current. CAUTION! Do NOT change the switch position while welding. - Page 10 Wire reel holder Polarity selection Upper roller arm Wire feed roller Back tension knob Guide tube Tension screw LOADING THE WIRE Open the side cover of the unit Remove the back tension knob from the wire reel holder and fit the wire spool onto the wire reel so that the wire will exit the spool from the top.
- Page 11 Plug the power cord into its electrical outlet, turn the current switch to Max and turn the welder Lift the torch handle and continue pressing the trigger until the wire feeds through about 50mm Note: If the wire does not feed through, view the wire feed unit and see if the wire is being pushed.
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Page 12: Thermostatic Protection
THERMOSTATIC PROTECTION This welder is automatically protected from overheating by a thermal overload cut out protector. If the transformer overheats the overload cut out protector will activate and cut off. The amber light will illuminate to show that the cut out has operated. After cooling the protector will reconnect the supply circuit and the welder will be ready for fur- ther use. -
Page 13: Circuit Diagram
GAS BOTTLE AND REGULATOR For gas shield welding connect the output of the regulator to the barb at the rear of the unit and secure. Welding gas Co2 or Co2/ Argon WARNING! - Secure the gas bottle CIRCUIT DIAGRAM... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Breakdown Analysis Solutions No current output No voltage input Check the fuse and or circuit breaker Wrong Fuse or break- Replace with correct er rating rating fuse or breaker Thermal over load Allow the unit to cool lamp lit Bad wire feed Low wire feed pres- Tighten the wire ten-... - Page 15 Notes...
- Page 16 PO Box 352 North Ryde BC, NSW, 1670 Inquiries phone 1800 251 338 The J.W. Ross policy is one of continuous improvement and the company reserves the right to alter designs, colours and specifications without notice. For information on all ROSS products please visit: www.rosstools.com.au...
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How do you remove wire size roller
To remove the wire size roller on a Ross RXT175ET, first check that the wire is aligned with the correct groove in the wire feed roller. If necessary, remove the wire feed roller and turn it over to access the other groove, then refit it.
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