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MIG Welder environment, take the packaging to the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate recycling bin. T126, T136 & T166 Never dispose of electrical equipment or batteries in with your domestic waste. If your supplier offers a disposal facili- ty please use it or alternatively use a recognised re-cycling agent.
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89/686/EEC Personal Protective Equipment Directive 2008/35/EC RoHS Directive And the relevant harmonised standard(s), including EN 60794-1:2012 EN 60794-10 EN 379:2003 EN 169:2002 EN 175: 1997 Signed: …………………………………... Mr P. Ippaso - Managing Director - SIP (Industrial Products) Ltd Date: 02/06/2014.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL PARTS LIST WELDMATE T166 MIG Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. Danger / Caution: Indicates risk of personal injury and/or the possibility of damage. Left side panel WE02-00035...
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USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES: Consult this user manual, your distributor or SIP directly for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause hazards and will invalidate any warranty you may have.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont PARTS LIST WELDMATE T136 MIG signed. Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. DO NOT OPERATE THE MIG WELDER IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES: Do not use the mig welder in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, dust or other combustible...
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM WELDMATE T136 MIG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont ELECTRIC SHOCK Keep your body and clothing dry. Never work in a damp area without ade- quate insulation against electrical shock, stay on a dry duck board, or rubber mat when dampness or sweat can not be avoided. Sweat, sea water or mois- ture between the body and an electrically HOT part or grounded metal reduces the body surface electrical resistance enabling dangerous and possibly lethal currents to flow through the body.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont PARTS LIST WELDMATE T126 MIG ed by radiant or conducted heat. Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. Ref. No. Description Sip Part No. After the work is done, check that the area is free of sparks, glowing embers and flames.
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EXPLODED DIAGRAM WELDMATE T126 MIG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont VENTILATION Ventilation must be adequate to remove the smoke and fumes during welding (see the relevant safety standard for acceptable levels). Toxic gases may be given off when welding, especially if zinc or cadmium coated materials are involved, welding should be carried out in a well ventilat- ed area and the operator should always be alert to fume build-up.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS….cont WIRING DIAGRAM WELDMATE T166 MIG When using the mig welder always ensure the operator as well as those in the area use a welding mask with the correct shade filter lens. Some metals and metal composites have the potential to be highly toxic;...
Connecting to the power supply: The T126 and T136 are supplied with a 13A plug pre-fitted. The T166 is supplied without a plug fitted, it must not be connected a 13A supply, consult the technical specification table (page 13) for the required rating, if in doubt contact a qualified electrician.
GUARANTEE Guarantee: This SIP MIG welder is covered by a 12 month parts and labour warranty covering fail- ure due to manufacturers defects. This does not cover failure due to misuse or operat- ing the MIG welder outside the scope of this manual - any claims deemed to be out- side the scope of the warranty may be subject to charges Including, but not limited to parts, labour and carriage costs.
20Kg 25.8Kg Note: Only the Weldmate T126 & T136 can be operated from a 13A sup- ply, using the Weldmate T166 from a 13A supply will invalidate the warran- Note: If none of the above solutions work then contact your local distributor...
CONTENTS AND ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE If the fault light illuminates you should contact your distributor, or SIP directly to have the welder checked / repaired. Clear dust from the machine at regular intervals, if used in a dirty environment the machine should be cleaned once a month.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WELDER Switch the welder on. WELDMATE T126 MIG Hold the torch out straight and press the torch trigger until the wire passes out of the end of the torch. Refit the MIG tip and shroud.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WELDER….cont OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont The Weldmate T136 has 4 power settings (see below diagram). WELDMATE T136 MIG Lowest position Highest position Setting 1 Setting 2 Setting 3 Setting 4 Switch position Up Down Down Up Down Down The Weldmate T166 has 6 power settings, lowest setting is 1 and the highest is 6 (see left diagram).
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Argon / O² Mix Aluminium Argon Note: The Weldmate T126 Mig is a gasless machine and does not require gas. Rear View Note: In order to use gas you will need to purchase a gas bottle and a regulator, disposable gas cylinders all use the same regulator.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WELDER….cont WELDING MASK ASSEMBLY The welding mask does not provide unlimited body protection. Use the welding mask only for eye and face protection from sparks, spatters and harmful rays from the mig welder. The filter lens is not suitable for any other application or process. To ensure your safety, we suggest using impact resistant flash goggles designed for eye protection when using this welding mask.
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