Operation Manual

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CONTENTS
1. Preface ................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 General ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Product introduction ............................................................................................................ 3
1.2.1 Properties ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 About welding ................................................................................................................. 4
2. Before you start using the unit ................................................................... 4
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Positioning and location of the machine ...................................................................... 5
2.3 Distribution network ............................................................................................................. 5
2.4 Serial number ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 General view of the machine ............................................................................................. 5
2.6 Cable connections ................................................................................................................. 6
2.7 Filler wire .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.7.1 Changing the feed roll groove ........................................................................................ 8
2.7.2 Loading and threading the ller wire ............................................................................. 9
2.7.3 Reversing polarity ..........................................................................................................10
2.8 Controls and indicator lights ............................................................................................11
2.8.1 Display in automatic mode ...........................................................................................13
2.8.2 Welding power adjustment in automatic mode .........................................................13
2.8.3 Arc length trimmer in automatic mode .......................................................................14
2.8.4 Display in manual mode ...............................................................................................14
2.8.5 Adjustments in manual mode ......................................................................................15
2.9 MIG/MAG welding ................................................................................................................15
2.10 Using the shoulder strap ...................................................................................................17
3. Maintenance ....................................................................................................17
3.1 Daily maintenance ...............................................................................................................17
3.2 Maintenance of the wire feed mechanism .................................................................18
3.3 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................19
3.4 Storage .....................................................................................................................................19
3.5 Disposal of the machine ....................................................................................................19
4. Ordering numbers .........................................................................................20
5. Technical data .................................................................................................21
MinarcMig Evo 170, Evo 200
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