General Use - MasterCraft MIG 180 Instruction Manual

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General use

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The Mastercraft Maximum portable and gasless MIG 180 Inverter Welder uses AC single phase
230V, 60 Hz with a 30 A time delayed fuse or circuit breaker. The welder is capable of MIG welding,
flux-core welding and DC stick welding. The MIG mode has an infinite voltage control and can weld
24 gauge mild steel to 1/4". The welder can also MIG weld stainless steel and aluminium with an
optional spool gun. The stick mode can weld up to 180 A DC and can weld 3/16" on mild steel in a
single pass. The welder provides wire feed speed control, overload and thermal protection. The
welder can be used as a portable multi-purpose machine.
Guidelines for proper usage and description
Removing from carton
1. Remove the welder and other accessories from the packaging.
2. Check the contents with the packaging list. Refer to Packaging content list page 18.
After unpacking the welder unit, inspect for any damage that may have occurred during transit.
Check for loose, missing or damaged parts. A shipping damage claim must be filled with carrier.
Welder kit components
Current overload circuit breaker
This component is located on the back panel of the welder and it protects the unit from current overload.
Electrode cable connection
This connection is located on the lower front panel and connects the cable of the electrode holder
with the welding unit during the stick welding mode.
Ground cable connection
This connection is located in the lower front panel and connects the ground cable and the clamp to
the welding unit.
Inert gas connection
This connection is located on the back panel and connects the inert gas hose from the gas cylinder
to the welding unit providing the unit with shielding gas in the MIG welding mode.
MIG gun connection
This connection is located in the lower front panel and serves as a connection for both the wire feed
and shielding gas for the MIG gun or spool gun during the MIG welding mode.
MIG 180 INVERTER WELDER 058-9306-4