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MIG 130
Item# 164781
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read carefully and understand RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION and instructions before
operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may
result in serious personal injury.

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  • Page 1 MIG 130 Item# 164781 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Read carefully and understand RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION and instructions before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 2 If you have questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine before you contact Northern Tool + Equipment to determine if it can be performed on the product.
  • Page 3 Northern Industrial Welder Operating Instructions and Parts Manual MIG 130 Please read and save these instructions. Read through this owner’s manual carefully before using product. 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.
  • Page 4: Know Your Welder

    Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Know your Welder MIN/MAX voltage Setting 1/2 (Fine) voltage On/off switch adjustment Wire speed Thermal setting indicator MIG torch Ground cable and clamp ON/OFF Switch In the “OFF” position no power is being supplied to the MIG gun. In the “ON”...
  • Page 5 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual -Make sure the area is clean, dry and -Do not weld if you are in an awkward ventilated. Do not operate the welder position. Always have a secure in humid, wet or poorly ventilated stance while welding to prevent areas.
  • Page 6 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual -Inspect all cables and cords for any UV and IR Arc Rays exposed wire and replace damaged or wore cables immediately. The welding arc -Use recommended replacement produces ultraviolet (UV) cables and cords.
  • Page 7: Installing The Handle

    Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual explosions in hidden areas, cracks or -Consult your doctor before using any areas you cannot see. electric arc welder or cutting device -Keep a fire extinguisher close in the -Keep people with pacemakers away case of fire.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual drive mechanism. Adjust the drive roller according to the following steps, see following picture about the wire feeder structure: Drive tension Inlet Guide Tube liner Installation 1. Power requirement AC single phase 115v (110-120V),...
  • Page 9 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual end of the wire into the hole on the outside edge of the wire spool and bend it over to hold the wire in place. Remove the spool of wire from the drive compartment of the welder.
  • Page 10 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual unplug the power cord from the ac 4.2.5 The welder can use both 4in power source before installing wire. and 8in spool, see the illustration NOTE: below. The wing nut controls the •...
  • Page 11 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual the end of the gun and hand-tighten securely. • Make certain that the welding 4.2.21. Install the nozzle on the gun wire is actually going into the torch assembly. To keep spatter from liner.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual The gas hose, regulator and Gas selection. gas cylinder connections Different materials require different Connect the gas hose to the gas shielding gas when MIG welding, solenoid valve on the back panel of refer to the set up chart inside the the welder.
  • Page 13 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual switch to the OFF position and unplug the welder before performing any maintenance. Voltage selector - The voltage selector controls the welding heat. This unit has two step voltage control.
  • Page 14: Welding Techniques

    Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual cuffs, high topped shoes, and an EXPOSURE TO A WELDING ARC ANSI approved welding helmet. IS EXTREMELY HARMFUL TO THE 5.1. Connect the Ground Clamp to a EYES AND SKIN! Prolonged...
  • Page 15 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual the faster the travel speed, the lower the penetration and the lower and narrower the finished weld bead. Likewise, the slower the travel speed, the deeper the penetration and the higher and wider the finished weld bead.
  • Page 16 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual aiming directly into the weld joint. If pass or the next pass will be of poor you experience excessive dripping of quality. Fillet Weld Joints. Most fillet weld the weld puddle, select a lower heat setting.
  • Page 17: Spot Welding Instructions

    Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual minimal penetration is acceptable. 4. Pull the trigger on the torch and Always select the HIGH heat setting release it when it appears that the with the burn-through method and...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Chart

    Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Trouble shooting Chart Symptom (s) Possible Causes(s) Corrective Action(s) Welder does not 1.No power input 1.Check circuit or fuse of work when 2. Power cord or power plug is power source...
  • Page 19 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Main Circuit Chart The circuit chart of Wire Feed Welder. (Only for reference, no notification will be given if there are any changes.)
  • Page 20: Illustrated Parts List

    Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Illustrated parts list Repair Parts List Reference Description Part No Grounding cable/clamp 1.14.130.05 Cable retainer 2.05.05.202 Front Panel 2.05.05.073 Wire Feed Knob 2.07.11.009 PCB holder 2.05.05.106 1.14.130.17 Feet 2.05.05.016 Thermal relay 2.07.36.527...
  • Page 21 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Back panel 1.14.131.46 2.07.89.707 Fan motor 2.07.89.307 Gas hose connector 2.20.01.030 Rectifier bracket 1.14.130.18 Fan bracket 1.14.130.11 Middle vertical board 1.14.131.47 Rectifier 2.07.37.509 Spool holder 1.21.175.40 22.1 Spring 2.06.29.301 22.2 Spool holder axle 5.02.01.503...
  • Page 22 Northern Industrial Welder MIG 130 Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Other Safety and Standards Information This manual is designed to inform the operator of safety and general use of this model only. For further information about welding safety refer to the following standards and comply with them where applicable.
  • Page 23: Warranty

    Limited to the warranty periods listed below, Northern Tool + Equipment will repair or replace the item under warranty that fails due to defects in material and workmanship. Northern Tool + Equipment must be notified within 30 days of the failure, so as to provide instructions on how to proceed with the...
  • Page 24 Northern Tool + Equipment Co. 2800 Southcross Drive West PO Box 1219 Burnsville MN 55337...

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