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Hobart Welders manufactures a full lineof welders and welding related equipment.For information on other quality Hobart products, contact your local Hobartdistributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual specification sheets. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency call...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
OM-925 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _2007 − 04 7 Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazar...
Page 6 - FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.; ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.; WELDING can cause fire or explosion.; BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.
OM-925 Page 2 Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health. FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous. D Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes. D If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the arc to remove wel...
Page 9 - SECTION 2; CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ; UNE DÉCHARGE ÉLECTRIQUE peut
OM-925 Page 5 SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION fre_som_2007 − 04 7 Se protéger et protéger les autres contre le risque de blessure — lire et respecter ces consignes. 2-1. Symboles utilisés DANGER! − Indique une situation dangereuse qui si on l’évite pas peut donner la mort ...
Page 15 - SECTION 3; Hz; SECTION 4
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 11 SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Symbols And Definitions A Amperage V Voltage Hz Hertz Negative Positive Direct Current (DC) Single Phase Input Output Voltage Input Off On Do Not Switch While Welding Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW...
Page 16 - A or V
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 12 4-2. Duty Cycle And Overheating Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 minutes that unit can weld at rated load without overheating.If unit overheats, thermostat(s) opens, output stops, and cooling fan runs. Wait fifteen minutes fo...
Page 18 - SECTION 5
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 14 SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION 5-1. Installing Welding Gun 803 711-A 1 Drive Assembly 2 Gun Securing Thumbscrew 3 Gun End Loosen thumbscrew. Insert end of gun through opening in front panel until it bottoms against drive assembly...
Page 21 - -6. Selecting A Location And Connecting Input Power
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 17 5-6. Selecting A Location And Connecting Input Power 1 Rating Label 2 Grounded Receptacle A 115 volt, 20 ampere individual branch circuit protected by time-delay fuses or circuit breaker is required. 3 Plug From Unit Select...
Page 22 - -7. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 18 5-7. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension When a slight force is needed to turn spool, tension is set. 1/2 in Tools Needed: Installing 8 in (203 mm) Wire Spool Installing 4 in (102 mm) Wire Spool When a slight fo...
Page 26 - SECTION 6
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 22 SECTION 6 − OPERATION 6-1. Controls 1 Wire Speed Control Use control to select a wire feed speed. As Voltage switch setting increases, wire speed range also increases (see weld setting label in welding power source or Secti...
Page 27 - Notes; MATERIAL THICKNESS REFERENCE CHART
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 23 Notes 16 Gauge (.063 in) 22 Gauge (.031 in) 24 Gauge (.025 in) 20 Gauge (.037 in)18 Gauge (.050 in) 14 Gauge (.078 in) 1/8 in (.125 in) 3/16 in (.188 in) 1/4 in (.25 in) 5/16 in (.313 in) 3/8 in (.375 in) 1/2 in (.5 in) MAT...
Page 30 - SECTION 7; Months
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 26 SECTION 7 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1. Routine Maintenance ! Disconnect power before maintaining. . Maintain more oftenduring severe condi- tions. n = Check Z = Change ~ = Clean l = Replace * To be done by Facto...
Page 31 - -4. Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet Guide
. A complete Parts List is available at www.HobartWelders.com OM-925 Page 27 7-4. Changing Drive Roll Or Wire Inlet Guide 1 Inlet Wire Guide Securing Screw 2 Inlet Wire Guide Loosen screw. Slide tip as close to drive rolls as possible without touching. Tighten screw.3 Drive Roll The drive roll consi...
Page 37 - Typical MIG Process Control Settings
OM-925 Page 33 9-2. Typical MIG Process Control Settings . These settings are guidelines only. Material and wire type, joint design, fitup, position, shielding gas, etc. affect settings. Test welds to be surethey comply to specifications. 3.5 x 125 A = 437 ipm 2 x 125 A = 250 ipm 1.6 x 125 A = 200 i...
Page 38 - Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
OM-925 Page 34 9-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun . Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet and pressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in (13 mm)past end of nozzle, and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam. 1 Hold Gun and Control Gun Tri...
Page 39 - Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
OM-925 Page 35 9-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape . Weld bead shape depends on gun angle, direction of travel, electrode extension (stickout), travel speed, thickness of base metal, wire feed speed(weld current), and voltage. Slow FILLET WELD ELECTODE EXTENSIONS (STICKOUT) ELECTRODE EXTENSI...
Page 43 - Waviness Of Bead; Distortion
OM-925 Page 39 9-14. Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Waviness Of Bead − weld metal that is not parallel and does not cover joint formed by base metal. S-0641 Possible Causes Corrective Actions Welding wire extends too far out of nozzle. Be sure welding wire extends not more than 1/2 in (13 mm) be...
Page 44 - -17. Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding Equipment
OM-925 Page 40 9-16. Common MIG Shielding Gases This is a general chart for common gases and where they are used. Many different combinations (mixtures) of shielding gases have been developed over the years. The most commonly used shielding gases are listed in the following table. Application Gas Sp...
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