• Measures should be taken to protect people in or near the surrounding working area. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, glare and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 3 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 3...
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• Do not touch hot parts with bare hands. Allow a cooling period before working on the welding/cutting gun. Use insulated welding gloves and clothing to handle hot parts and prevent burns. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 4 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 4...
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Caution: Only qualified technicians are authorized to undertake the repair of this welding/cutting equipment. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed in this manual. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 5 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 5...
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Welding Guns Of Australia PTY LTD, authorised representatives or agents of Welding Guns Of Australia PTY LTD will not be liable or responsible for the loss of any gas. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 6 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 6...
Lightweight & Portable It’s perfect for the DIY home handyman or the professional welder looking for a machine that can be used almost Weighing just 5.5kg, the RAZOR ARC 140 is ready to go anywhere. anywhere you need it. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 7 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 7...
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Smart Fan diminishes noise, saves power, helps reduce energy costs, and minimises the number of contaminants being pulled through the machine. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 8 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 8 7/07/2023 2:19:26 PM...
MIN/MAX. It will also automatically set the Arc Force and Hot Start settings based on what works best for the selected size of electrode. • Note: Size 4.0mm elecrtrode pre-set not available on the RAZOR ARC 140 Machine. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 12 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 12...
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2 seconds, the machine will automatically drop to 20A to allow the short circuit to be cleared. When the short circuit is cleared the welding current will automatically return to the set current. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 13 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 13 7/07/2023 2:19:27 PM...
3. Connect the plug into a power point, then switch the 4. Ensure that MMA mode is activated on the front panel. machine ON. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 15 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 15 7/07/2023 2:19:27 PM...
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8. Using the Electrode Size Selector Button, choose electrode. either manual mode or the size that corresponds with the electrode you are using. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 16 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 16 7/07/2023 2:19:27 PM 7/07/2023 2:19:27 PM...
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11. Strike electrode to the workpiece to initiate arc. 12. Drag along workpiece to weld. Pull the electrode away from the workpiece to finish weld. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 17 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 17 7/07/2023 2:19:28 PM...
Covered electrodes serve many purposes in addition to adding filler metal to the molten pool. These additional functions are provided mainly by the covering on the electrode. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 18 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 18...
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In all cases, edges should be clean and free of any contaminates. The chosen application will determine the type of joint. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 19 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 19...
3. Connect the plug into a power point, then switch the 4. Press the Welding Mode Selection button and choose machine ON. TIG mode. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 20 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 20 7/07/2023 2:19:28 PM 7/07/2023 2:19:28 PM...
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7. Connect gas hose to the flowmeter outlet and crimp in 8. Adjust gas flow to 8-12L/min. place. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 21 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 21 7/07/2023 2:19:29 PM 7/07/2023 2:19:29 PM...
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11. Turn on the gas valve located on the TIG torch handle. 12. Lay the outside edge of the gas cup on the workpiece with the tungsten electrode 1-2mm from the workpiece. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 22 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 22 7/07/2023 2:19:29 PM...
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Welding Guns Of Australia PTY LTD, authorised representatives or agents of Welding Guns Of Australia PTY LTD will not be liable or responsible for the loss of any gas. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 23 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 23...
& direction, the arc will ignite as the hold momentarily. tungsten lifts off the work. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 24 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 24 7/07/2023 2:19:30 PM 7/07/2023 2:19:30 PM...
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Add TIG filler wire Move the torch forward to the Repeat the process front of the weld pool RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 25 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 25 7/07/2023 2:19:30 PM 7/07/2023 2:19:30 PM...
The No-Load voltage is too high. This is likely caused by VRD fault. Possible Solution: Power down and restart machine. After attempting the possible solutions listed in the chart above please contact UNIMIG Support Services if you are still experiencing issues with your machine.
• Tungsten is contaminated: Remove 10mm of contaminated tungsten and re-grind the tungsten. • Arc length too long: Lower torch so that the tungsten is off of the work piece 2-5mm. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 30 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 30...
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• Loose connection: Check all connectors and tighten. • Earth clamp not connected to work: Connect the earth clamp directly to the workpiece wherever possible. RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 31 RAZOR ARC 140 - 180 Manual JUL23.indd 31...