Draper MIG100GG, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...his manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use 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 ...

Page 2: ... UK 1 3 UNDERSTANDING 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 le...

Page 3: ...CAL DESCRIPTION 6 1 IDENTIFICATION 11 7 UNPACKING CHECKING 7 1 PACKAGING 12 7 2 WHAT S IN THE BOX 12 8 PREPARING THE WELDER 8 1 LOCATION 13 8 2 INSTALLING THE FILLER WIRE 13 8 3 WIRE DRIVE UNIT 14 8 4 GAS NO GAS WELDING PRINCIPLE 15 8 5 GAS BOTTLE CONNECTION 15 8 6 POLARITY 15 9 BASIC WELDING OPERATIONS 9 1 ON OFF SWITCH 16 9 2 WELDING CURRENT REGULATION SWITCHES 16 9 3 WIRE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 16 9 ...

Page 4: ...rchase except 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...

Page 5: ...tage U0 V 18 5 30V Welding current range A to A 21A to 100A Duty factor 10 100A Duty factor 35 60A Protection fuse 13A Welding wire mm 0 6 to 0 9 Torch coupling Direct Insulation class H Cooling Device Fan Max working Temperature 40ºC Dimensions 535 290 410mm Weight 25kg 4 3 HANDLING STORAGE Environmental conditions can have a negative effect on the condition and operation of this product Damp con...

Page 6: ...way locked up and from children Do not overload or misuse the tool All tools are designed for a purpose and are limited to what they are capable of doing Do not attempt to use a power tool or adapt it in any way for an application it is not designed for Select a tool appropriate for the size of the job Overloading a tool will result in tool failure and user injury This covers the use of accessorie...

Page 7: ...andling the current amps drawn by the machine in use Fully extend the lead regardless of the distance between the power supply and the tool Excess current amps and a coiled extension lead will both cause the cable to heat up and can result in fire Concentrate and stay alert Distractions are likely to cause an accident Never operate a power tool if you are under the influence of drugs prescription ...

Page 8: ...ation By products of welding can react with other chemical vapours to produce a toxic explosive environment Welding can cause fire or explosion Arc welding and allied processes can cause fire and explosions and precautions shall be taken to prevent these hazards Before starting a weld ensure the area is clear of flammable materials Remove any inflammables to a safe distance especially substances l...

Page 9: ...n is used to avoid accidental arc glare Do not weld in the vicinity or children or animals and ensure no one is looking before striking up In the welding environment damaging levels of noise can exist Wear hearing protection if the process dictates Do not touch hot equipment or metal Allow the weld time to cool use the correct tool and wear protective welding gauntlets Wear flame retardant clothin...

Page 10: ...l for eye protection should refer to the hazard of arc radiation 5 3 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY Caution Risk of electric shock Do not open Make sure the power supply information on the machine s rating plate is compatible with the power supply you intend to connect it to This product comes supplied with a UK standard 3 pin plug fitted It is designed for connection to a domestic power supply ra...

Page 11: ...out warning light Power cable Earth clamp cable Earth clamp connector Wire feed speed control Arm Tension roller Tensioner Wire guide Spool hub assembly MIG torch Earth clamp Ventilation grille Top cover Gas bottle connection Positive terminal red Negative terminal black 11 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6 1 IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 12: ...do not attempt to use the machine The packaging material should be retained 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 Do not leave any of these materials in the reach of children If any of the packaging is to be thrown away make sure they are disposed of correctly according to loc...

Page 13: ...2 INSTALLING THE FILLER WIRE FIGS 1 3 The welding machines are designed to accept the standard size drums of wire up to 500g Do not let the filler wire become uncoiled or tangled as this will lead to problems with delivery to the welding torch Select the filler wire suitable for the parent metal and with a gauge to match the welder specification Note If the welding machine is not regularly used re...

Page 14: ...ove size that is NOT in use Note The wire must sit in the appropriate groove 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 ...

Page 15: ...ity gas bottle for ease of connection Attach a suitable gauge gas hose to the gas bottle connector and secure with a hose clip and attach the other end to a suitable regulator and gas bottle FIG 6 FIG 7 8 6 POLARITY FIG 7 The polarity of the torch and earth clamp must be made correctly to suit the gas setup The connectors and terminals can be accessed by lifting the top cover i Attach the earth cl...

Page 16: ...he optimum arc for the workpiece thickness and type 9 3 WIRE SPEED ADJUSTMENT FIG 10 Wire speed is dependent on material thickness and welding current 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 ...

Page 17: ...e 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 significantly reducing it A thin piece will only require minimal heat and so the current can be less This will allow a longer period of welding The position of the tor...

Page 18: ...e too large for application Torch speed too slow Contamination in the metal eg rust Flux shield 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 18 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 1 WELDING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...

Page 19: ...tip and the gas shroud with an iron brush Replace if worn Clean the outside of 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 and then dry with compressed air Check the condition of the warning labels Replace any worn parts 19 11 MAINTENANCE ...

Page 20: ...ing Disable the machine before attempting to maintain it Danger Electricity Keep your distance WEEE Do not dispose of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment in with domestic rubbish Always wear welding gloves gauntlets Always wear suitable protective clothing Always wear suitable eye face protection ...

Page 21: ...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 ...

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