Draper 71091, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ... that this manual is read before any operation or before performing any kind of adjustment to the product and prior to any maintenance tasks By following all the general safety instructions contained in this manual it will ensure both product and operator safety together with longer life of the product itself AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustra...

Page 2: ...ERSTANDING THIS MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT WARNING Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death CAUTION Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or surroundings 1 4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Draper Tools Limited Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal educational use only Commercial copying redistribution hiring or lending is pr...

Page 3: ...ING CHECKING 7 1 PACKAGING 11 7 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX 11 8 PREPARING THE WELDERS 8 1 FITTING THE WHEELS 71095 ONLY 12 8 2 LOCATION 12 8 3 INSTALLING THE FILLER WIRE 12 8 4 GAS NO GAS 14 8 5 POLARITY 14 8 6 GAS BOTTLE CONNECTION 14 9 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 1 ON OFF SWITCH 15 9 2 WELDING CURRENT REGULATION SWITCHES 15 9 3 WIRE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 15 9 4 THERMAL CUT OUT 16 9 5 MIG WELDING PRINCIPLES 16 ...

Page 4: ...where tools are hired out when the guarantee period is 90 days from the date of purchase This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse careless or unsafe handling alterations accidents or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent Note If the tool is found not to be within the terms of warr...

Page 5: ... 3V 60 53A 17A 65A 17 3A 100 Protection fuse 16A 16A Welding wire 0 6mm 0 9mm 0 6mm 0 9mm Torch coupling Direct Direct Insulation class H H IP Protection class IP21S IP21S Cooling device Fan Fan Max working temperature 40O C 40O C Dimensions mm 540x300x440mm 695x395x450mm Weight 31kg 37kg 4 3 HANDLING STORAGE Care must still be taken when handling and lifting Dropping this machine will have an eff...

Page 6: ...ectrodes with bare hands or damp gloves for ARC MMA welders Keep welding cables away from power cables Regularly inspect the condition of the welding earth and power cables for signs of damage Do not leave machine unattended and remove plug from socket when not in use Do not use welding cables unsuitable for the amperage Ensure earth clamp is adjacent to weld seam secured to bare metal and when no...

Page 7: ... glasses when chipping wire brushing grinding or when near cooling welds as metal filings or slag can be thrown up Fully enclosed goggles are advisable Arc machines generate a magnetic field which is detrimental to pacemaker recipients Consult your doctor before going near welding equipment operations The UV and IR radiation generated by welding is highly damaging to the eye causing burns This can...

Page 8: ...X0 e g in rain or snow etc General Training should be sought out in the safe use of this equipment the processes the emergency procedures Welding power sources are not to be used for pipe thawing Take precautions against toppling over if the power source shall be placed on a tilted plane All equipment should be kept in good working condition inspected and when defective promptly repaired or withdr...

Page 9: ... to connect it to This machine comes supplied without a plug It is designed for connection to a 16amp power supply rated at 230V AC A suitable plug must be fitted by a qualified electrician Because it is constructed mostly of metal parts it is a Class 1 machine meaning it must have an earth connection in the power supply This is to prevent electrocution in the event of a failure ...

Page 10: ...ndle 1 2 switch Min Max switch Power cable Spool hub spool shown not supplied Wire drive unit Drive roller Tensioning arm Tension roller Tensioner adjustment knob Wire guide Gas No gas polarity terminals Front castors Rear wheels Latch Cooling fan Gas bottle hose connector Direct connection MIG torch Earth clamp ...

Page 11: ... sign of damage caused during shipping Lay the contents out and check them If any part is damaged or missing do not attempt to use the tool and contact the Draper Helpline immediately see back page for details Retain the packaging material at least during the guarantee period in case the machine needs to be returned for repair Warning Some of the packaging materials used may be harmful to children...

Page 12: ...ufficient ventilation There is one cooling fan located in the rear of the machine housing which must be kept clear Equally ensure no debris can be drawn into the machine Make certain the location does not pose any hazards as detailed in the safety instructions before attempting to start the machine 8 3 INSTALLING THE FILLER WIRE FIGS 1 4 The welding machines are designed to accept the standard siz...

Page 13: ... for the wire gauge The groove size is etched on the side of the roller To reverse the roller remove nut and flip the drive roller over before refitting nut vii Make sure the wire is well inside the torch liner before closing the arm and tensioner viii Connect the welding machine to the power supply Position the switch to on This will be 230V or 400V depending on the power supply you connect the m...

Page 14: ... clamp must be made correctly to suit the gas setup i Attach the earth clamp connector to the positive terminal ii Attach the welding torch connector to the negative terminal Note This configuration is for no gas flux cored welding Reverse the torch and earth clamp for gas welding 8 6 GAS BOTTLE CONNECTION FIG 6 To connect a gas bottle to the welder you may need a suitable regulator such as Draper...

Page 15: ...PEED ADJUSTMENT FIG 8 Wire speed is dependent on material thickness welding current and shield gas Being able to judge the correct wire speed based on the sound and quality of the weld will only come from practice Too fast will result in holes blowing in the weld or the wire hitting the metal will force the torch backward Too slow will result in the wire burning back to the torch into a ball and c...

Page 16: ... to be welding and the earth point must be clean of grease dirt paint and rust Clean with a wire brush as necessary Position the earth clamp as close as possible to the working area and ensure a tight grip is achieved Select the welding current based on the thickness of the material A thick piece will require a high current however due to the duty cycle this will effect the welding time by signifi...

Page 17: ...elding line not central to butt Wire size too large for application Torch speed too slow Contamination in the metal eg rust Shield gas breakdown Incorrect arc distance Area cooling down too fast Unsteady torch movement Worn wire tip Current too high for material thickness Torch speed too slow Overlap Pitting Untidy weld Burn through ...

Page 18: ...he gas diffuser with an iron brush Replace if worn Clean the outsideof the welder with a damp cloth Every time the wire spool is replaced Check the alignment cleanliness and state of wear of the wire roll Remove any metal powder deposited on the wire feeder mechanism Clean the wire guide liner with anhydrous solvent and grease remover and then dry with compressed air Check the condition of the war...

Page 19: ...machine before attempting to maintain it Danger Electricity Keep your distance Thermal cut out Metal inert gas Keep away from rain Energy input Wire feed WEEE Do not dispose of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment in with domestic rubbish Conforms to all relevant safety standards Class 1 appliance must be earthed ...

Page 20: ...posed of according to national regulations Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area In all circumstances Do not dispose of power tools with domestic waste Do not incinerate Do not abandon in the environment Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment ...

Page 21: ...RELATING TO THIS MANUAL Duty cycle The duty cycle is the percentage of 10 minutes that the machine can weld for at a set amperage 10 1min up to 100 10mins The higher the amperage the lower the welding time Polarity The relative orientation of electric poles ...

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Page 24: ... Warranty Repair Agent For aftersales servicing or warranty repairs please contact the Draper Tools Helpline for details of an agent in your local area YOUR DRAPER STOCKIST Published by Draper Tools Limited No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior per...