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MIG-100 WELDER
WITH THERMAL OVERLOAD
AsseMbly And OperAtiOn instructiOns
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
tO preVent seriOus injury, reAd And understAnd
All wArnings And instructiOns befOre use.
Copyright
2007 by Harbor Freight Tools
©
or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the
express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
for technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Model
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
(Manual revised 03/07)
54878
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- Page 1 MIG-100 WELDER WITH THERMAL OVERLOAD Model 54878 AsseMbly And OperAtiOn instructiOns Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com tO preVent seriOus injury, reAd And understAnd All wArnings And instructiOns befOre use.
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Page 2: Specifications
specifications .8 mm wire on 16 104.3/95.5 Amps ga. sheet steel (Maximum/Minimum Setting) Welding Current .8 mm wire on 1/4” 103.7/103.1 Amps steel plate (Maximum/Minimum Setting) 10% @ 90 Amps (Maximum Setting) or Duty Cycle 10% @ 80 Amps (Minimum Setting, actual 11%) Power Consump- 120 VAC, 24 Amps tion... - Page 3 use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool was designed. Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.
- Page 4 20. use proper size and type extension cord. If an extension cord is required, it must be of the proper size and type to supply the correct current to the tool without heating up. Otherwise, the extension cord could melt and catch fire, or cause electrical damage to the tool.
- Page 5 Avoid eye and body damage. Welding rays and infrared radiation can injure eyes and burn skin. Wear ANSI-approved eye and body protection. Do not allow viewing by visitors without proper eye and body protection. Use a face shield with arc-shaded filter plate. Know proper welding practices.
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Page 6: Operation
cover (31) Handle (30) wire reel (27) cover locking spring (8) Note: What does the term “duty cycle mean? duty cycle is a welding equipment specification, which defines the number of minutes, within a 10-minute period, during which a given welder can safely produce a particular welding cur- rent. - Page 7 Securely clamp the Ground Cable Clamp (33) as close as possible to the metal object to be welded, or to the metal work bench where the object is mounted and electrically connected. Set the switch on the control panel to MIN or MAX, as appropriate. Verify that the Power Switch is in the OFF position, then plug the MIG-100 Welder plug into a dedicated, 110 VAC, 20 amp line with delayed action type circuit breaker or fuses.
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Page 8: Maintenance
Maintenance caution: before performing any maintenance on the welder, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Periodically remove the Right and Left side panels (12 and 13), and using compressed air, blow out all dust from the interior. Store in a clean and dry location. replacing the wire reel When the wire on the Feed Reel is used up, you will need to replace it as follows. - Page 9 10. Turn the Contact Tip counterclockwise and remove. 11. Lay the Torch Sheath out in a straight line so that the wire moves through it easily. warning: the following steps require applying power to the welder. do not touch any- thing with the torch Handle or an arc may be ignited.
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Page 10: Welder Parts List
welder parts list item # description item # description Torch Middle Partition Board Contact Tip Overload Indicator Lamp Nozzle Wire Feed Unit Liner Reel Spring Fixing Pole (A) for Gun Body Wing Nut, M6 Fixing Pole (B) for Gun Body Reel Locking Knob Switch Wire Reel... - Page 11 welder Assembly drawing nOte: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail- able individually as replacement parts. for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 54878 Page 11...
- Page 12 welder Assembly photographs for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 54878 Page 12...
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Page 13: Wiring Schematic
wiring schematic for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 54878 Page 13... -
Page 14: Warranty
wArrAnty Limited 90 day/1 year warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the torch, liner, wire feed mechanism (if applicable), welding clamps, electrode holders, cables and accessories packed with the welder are free of defects in materials and workmanship.