Backburn Time; Gas-Shielded Arc Welding; Shutting Down; Maintenance - Metabo MIG MAG 150/20 XT Instructions D'utilisation

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Welding current (voltage)
The welding current (voltage) is set with
the welding step selector switch:
MIG/MAG 150/20 XT
− 6 steps
MIG/MAG 170/30 XTC (Combi)
12 steps
− 6 steps at 230 V
− 6 steps at 400 V
MIG/MAG 200/40 XT, MIG/MAG 250/60
XT, MIG/MAG 300/45 XT
12 steps
− 2 coarse steps
− 6 fine steps
6.3

Backburn Time

When correctly set the backburn time
prevents the electrode wire from sticking
to the weld pool. Setting is adjusted by
the backburn time potentiometer (48).
− Backburn time potentiometer knob
(48) turned fully
left = minimum backburn time.
− Backburn time potentiometer knob
(48) turned fully
right = maximum backburn time.
48
6.4 Gas-shielded Arc Weld-
ing
A
Caution!
Always check before starting work:
− Correct electrode wire installed?
− Correct shielding gas connected?
− Gun correctly equipped (liner,
spiral, tip/shroud
tube)?
1. Attach earth cable at a suitable loca-
tion to the workpiece.
2. Open cylinder valve and set desired
gas flow rate.
Change gas shroud, if necessary.
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Rule of thumb for calculating the
required amount of shielding gas
Amount of shielding gas [l/min] =
10 x wire diameter [mm]
Example:
Electrode wire diameter 1 mm
required amount of shielding gas 10 l/
min
Diagram for the exact determination
of the shielding gas amount required
Amount of shielding gas in l/min
Gas shroud diameter
in mm
3. Set the welding current (voltage).
to the
A
Caution!
Never actuate the welding current
to the
(voltage) step switch during the run-
ning welding process.
Switching under load causes an over-
load and damages the switches.
4. Select desired operating mode.
5. Set the wire feed speed.
6. Turn machine on at the main switch.
The welding machine is now opera-
tional.
2-step mode (manual welding)
1. Press and hold trigger switch;
the welding process starts.
2. Release trigger switch;
the welding process ends.
4-step mode (continuous welding)
1. Press and release trigger switch;
the welding process starts.
2. Press and release trigger switch
again;
the welding process ends.
Spot weld mode
1. Set the weld time.
2. Press trigger switch;
the spot welding starts.
The welding process ends automati-
cally after the set weld time.
3
Note:
and guide
Releasing
before the set weld time is over also
ends the welding process.
6.5
1.
2.
3.
4.
This welding machine contains no user-
Aluminium Steel
serviceable parts.
Depending on dust build-up it should be
blown out every 4 to 6 months with dry
compressed air.
Periodically check the machine for visi-
ble defects.
Contact a qualified electrician if any of
the cables are damaged.
Current in A
For these MIG/MAG welding machines
we recommend the following accesso-
ries. They have been tested with the
machines and ensure unproblematic
operation.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
the trigger switch
J

Shutting Down

Close gas cylinder valve.
Turn machine OFF at the main
switch.
Disconnect earth cable from work-
piece.
Unplug power cable.

7. Maintenance

8. Available Accessories

Welding gun for 150/20 XT,
SB 14 (not detachable)
1) 3 m torch leads
Welding gun for 170/30 XTC,
SB 15 KZ-2
1) 3 m torch leads
2) 4 m torch leads
3) 5 m torch leads
Welding gun for 200/40 XT and
250/60 XT, SB 25 KZ-2
1) 3 m torch leads
2) 4 m torch leads
3) 5 m torch leads
Welding gun for 300/45 XT,
SB 36 KZ-2
1) 3 m torch leads
2) 4 m torch leads
3) 5 m torch leads
Earth cable for 150/20 XT
2
1) 3 m, 16 mm (not detachable)
Earth cable for 170/30 XTC,
200/40 XT and 250/60 XT
2
1) 3 m, 25 mm
Earth cable for 300/45 XT
2
1) 5 m, 35 mm
Dual clock pressure regulator
1) without stop valve
2) with stop valve
Adaptor for electrode wire spools
1) 5 kg spools steel/stainless steel
and 2 kg aluminium spools
2) 15 kg basket coils steel/stain-
less steel and 7 kg aluminium
basket coils
Welding visor
1) Automatic visor,
shade DIN 11