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User manual
All welders should use the following guidelines to minimise exposure to the welding circuit's electromagnetic fields:
• position the welding cables together - securing them with a clamp if possible;
• position yourself (head and body) as far away from the welding circuit as possible;
• never wrap the welding cables around your body;
• do not position yourself between the welding cables. and keep both welding cables on your same side;
• connect the return cable to the workpiece, as close as possible to the area to be welded,
• do not work next to, sit on, or lean against the source of the welding current;
• do not weld while the current source or wire feeder is being carried.
Pacemaker users should consult a doctor before using this equipment.
Exposure to electromagnetic fields during welding may have other health effects that are not yet known.
TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT OF THE WIRE FEEDER
The wire feeder is equipped with a top handle for carrying by hand. Be careful not to underestimate its weight. The handle cannot
be used to hang or attach the machine on something else.
Never lift the machine while there is a gas bottle on the support shelf. Their transportation requirements are different.
Do not carry the unit over people or objects.
The removal of the wire reel from the machine is recommended before undertaking any lifting operation.
SETTING UP THE EQUIPMENT
• Put the wire feeder on a floor with a maximum incline of 10°.
• The product should be protected from driving rain and not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• The machine is IP23S rated, meaning:
- its dangerous parts are protected from being entered by objects greater than 12.5 mm and,
- it is protected against rain falling at an angle of up to 60° from vertical, providing that any moving parts (fan) are stationary.
This product can therefore be stored outdoors in accordance with the IP23 protection rating.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage to persons or objects caused by improper and dangerous use of this
equipment.
The power cables, extensions and welding cables must be fully uncoiled to prevent overheating.
MAINTENANCE / RECOMMENDATIONS
Maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified person. Annual maintenance is recommended.
Ensure the wire feeder is disconnected from the welding machine, and wait for two minutes before carrying out maintenance
work.
• Regularly remove the cover and blow out any dust. Take this opportunity to have the electrical connections checked by a qualified person, using an
insulated tool.
• Regularly check the condition of the connection cable between the wire feeder and the machine. If found damaged, the interconnection cable must
be replaced.
Warning! If the welding machine is transported/handled by another solution than the one recommended by the manufacturer; the
wire feeder casing must be insulated from the transporting/handling solution.
Rules to follow :• The wire feeder must be switched on with all access panels closed.
INSTALLATION - USING THE PRODUCT
Only experienced personnel, authorised by the manufacturer, may carry out the machine's set-up. During set-up, ensure that the power source is
unplugged from the mains. It is recommended to use the welding cables supplied with the unit in order to obtain the optimum product settings.
DESCRIPTION
This equipment is a separate wire feeder for semi-automatic «synergic» welding (MIG or MAG), welding with coated electrodes (MMA) and filler elec-
trode welding (TIG) It accepts 200 and 300 mm diameter wire spools.
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WF 50