Mig/stick/tig 250 amp, 230 volt multi-process welder (48 pages)
Summary of Contents for Klutch 5873687
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180 A Spool Gun Welder Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #5873687 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing a Klutch product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code (if applicable): _____________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Packaging Contents ........................... 4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ......................4 Specific Operation Warnings ......................7 Grounding............................9 Extension Cords ..........................10 Main Parts of Product ........................11 Assembly Instructions........................11 Before Each Use ..........................
Intended Use The Klutch Spool Gun Welder is designed to give you a smooth and stable arc for a consistent welding bead with all kinds of material, especially for aluminum. Hard-wired spool gun allows quick start of welding without the need of connecting or changing when working on the project. Advanced IGBT technology makes it more efficient.
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• Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works. Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or •...
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• Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow •...
• Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place. Specific Operation Warnings ⚠WARNING Electrical Shock Electric arc welders can produce a shock that can cause injury or death. Touching electrically • live parts can cause fatal shocks and severe burns.
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UV and IR Arc Rays The welding arc produces ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays that can cause injury to your • eyes and skin. Do not look at the welding arc without proper eye protection. Always use a helmet that covers your full face from the neck to top of head and to the back of •...
Sparks/Flying Debris • Welding creates hot sparks that can cause injury. Chipping slag off welds creates flying debris. Wear protective apparel at all times: ANSI-approved safety glasses or shield, welder’s hat and • ear plugs to keep sparks out of ears and hair. Electromagnetic Field •...
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two-Prong Plugs Tools marked Double Insulated do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.) Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration.
If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the amperage required for each • tool and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix W-A (W in •...
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Front panel Rear panel Page 12 of 23...
Setup for different Processes. 1. Setup for Steel/Stainless steel welding Connect the POLARITY conversion cable to the POSITIVE (+) Dinse terminal and connect the ground cable to NEGATIVE (-) Dinse Socket. Install the V type drive roll to the spool gun. Make sure the drive roll size and the contact tip size match.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING Protective gear must be worn when using the machine. Arc shaded eye protection, a full face shield, heavy-duty welding gloves, a welding apron, respirator, and heavy-duty welding clothes without pockets should be worn when using this product. Do not look at the ignited arc without eye protection. Light from the arc can cause permanent damage to the eyes.
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When welding is complete, set the Spool Gun down on a heat-proof, electrically nonconductive • surface. A weld from flux-cored wire will be covered by slag. Use a chipping hammer to knock this off. Be • careful not to damage the weld or base material. Turn the Power Switch OFF after fan stops rotating.
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1.Press button (1) to enter CV MIG(SYN OFF) 2.Turn knob to adjust wire feed speed until “SYN” is off. 3.Press the button to switch from wire feeding 4.Turn knob to adjust voltage. speed adjustment to voltage adjustment (Voltage range:13V-26V) After completing the above settings, you can weld SYN MIG SETTING •...
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After completing the above settings, you can weld TRIM(Arc length)adjustment • 1.Press the button to switch from wire feeding 2.TRIM(Arc voltage compensation) speed adjustment to voltage adjustment Turn knob to adjust voltage Wire sizes and types • Material Recomme Wire Material 22GA 20GA...
2%CO2+9 0.025” Voltage(V) 19.5 8%Ar Wire speed 0.030” Voltage(V) 14.5 15.5 16.5 17.8 20.5 Wire speed 0.035” Voltage(V) 15.5 16.5 Wire speed No gas 0.030” Voltage(V) 14.6 16.5 17.8 18.8 20.6 Wire speed 0.035” Voltage(V) 15.8 16.3 16.8 17.5 Wire speed After Each Use ⚠WARNING Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified...
Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point Inspect the general condition of the Machine. Check for loose screws, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical Daily before operating wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation After Use Clean external surfaces of the machine with clean cloth Use compressed air, blow out all dust and debris from the Periodically interior...
Parts Diagram Parts List Reference Part Number Part Description ntity S2045596 Top Cover 20300728 Handle 20300729 Handle Cover 30406092 Knob S3004682 Display PCB 30208468 Panel 30203681 Front Plastic VS020100 Quick Connector S2045595 Bottom Case 30208470 Support SJX02403 Main PCB 20100015 Support Bar 12700182 Pneumatic Connector...
Reference Part Number Part Description ntity 30712284 30401010 Fan Cover 30715113 Switch 30208469 Beam 30203679 Rear Plastic 12701096 Power Cable 30405017 Cable Clip Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810. • • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Klutch product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in CHINA Page 23 of 23...
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