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Forney 140 MIG WELDER Owner's Manual

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140 MIG WELDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
1
CAT. #00309 WELDER FEATURES:
• Welding range up to 140 Amps / 120V Input
• Can be used for Mild Steel, Stainless Steel,
Aluminum and Cast Iron
• Large cabinet with easy access to 4" and 8" spools
• Metallic heavy-duty wire drive system
• Torch/Cable wrap
• 12' Premium MIG torch with Euro disconnect and
Tweco
IDEAL FOR:
Do-It-Yourself, Agriculture, Maintenance & Repair,
Contractor, Automotive, Metal Fabrication Hobbyist and
More...
INCLUDES:
12' Welding Torch; Ground Clamp; 8' Power Cable; Gas
Hose and Regulator
WWW.FORNEYIND.COM
style consumables
®
LR114649

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  • Page 1 140 MIG WELDER OWNER’S MANUAL CAT. #00309 WELDER FEATURES: • Welding range up to 140 Amps / 120V Input • Can be used for Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Cast Iron • Large cabinet with easy access to 4” and 8” spools •...
  • Page 2 STOP PLEASE! DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE If you have questions or problems with your new Welder, please call customer service at 1-800-521-6038 Monday through Friday from 7am-5pm Mountain Time or at www.forneyind.com/customer_service. Please take time to register your product at www.forneyind.com/customer_service/register_your_product/.
  • Page 3 Above all, our employees will provide the same respect and caring attitude within the organization as they are expected to share with every Forney customer. Our goal will be to exceed our customers’ expectations through empowered people, guided by shared values and commitments.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Colorado, warrants to its original retail purchaser that the new Forney equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Forney. This is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ..........................4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................5 SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 6 ASSEMBLY AND MAJOR COMPONENTS ..................11 SET UP CHART ..........................14 FRONT PANEL OPERATION......................15 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................16 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................18 SPARE PARTS AND DIAGRAMS ....................20 WWW.FORNEYIND.COM...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    READ THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY, PAYING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE SAFETY RULES AND HAZARDS. In the event of these instructions not being clear, please contact your Forney Authorized Dealer or Forney Customer Service 1-800-521-6038 Safety Information READ BEFORE USING Principal Safety Standards •...
  • Page 7 Personal Protection Welding processes of any kind can be dangerous not only to the operator but to any person situated near the equipment, if safety and operating rules are not strictly observed. Arc rays can injure your eyes and burn your skin. The welding arc produces very bright ultraviolet and infrared light.
  • Page 8 Electric Shock WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! • A person qualified in First Aid techniques should always be present in the working area; If a person is found unconscious and electric shock is suspected, do not touch the person if she or he is in contact with cable or electric wires.
  • Page 9 Protective Welding Gases Shielding Gas Cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Treat them carefully. • Arc welders use only inert or non-flammable gases for welding arc protection. It is important to choose the appropriate gas for the type of welding being performed. •...
  • Page 10 Notes: • Periodically inspect supply cable for any cracks or exposed wires. If it is not in good condition, have it repaired by a Service Center. • Do not pull violently the input power cable to disconnect it from supply outlet. •...

  • Page 11: Assembly And Major Components

    Assembly • Unpack the welder. • Assemble the plastic top handle using the screws provided. • Attach the welding torch cable to the threaded connection on the front of the welder. • Attach the gas hose and the electrical connector. Torch Lead Gun Assembly Standard Gun or Torch Lead Gas Cylinder and Regulator Connection...
  • Page 12 MIG, “GMAW” - Fluxcore wire, “FCAW” Welding Torch Connection • Connect the standard MIG torch to the threaded connector on the front of the welder, tighten firmly by hand. Wire Loading Ensure the gas and electrical supplies are disconnected. Before proceeding, remove the nozzle and the contact tip from the torch.
  • Page 13 WARNING: When changing the wire diameter being used, or replacing the wire feed roll, be sure that the correct groove for the wire diameter selected is inside, closest to the machine. The wire is driven by the inside groove. Feed rolls are marked on the side identifying the groove nearest that side.

  • Page 14: Set Up Chart

    MIG, “GMAW” Welding Setting Chart WWW.FORNEYIND.COM...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Operation

    Shielding Gas Guide Metal NOTE Mild Steel Argon + CO2 Argon controls spatter Argon + CO2 + Oxygen Oxygen improves arc stability Aluminum Argon Arc stability, good fusion and minimum splatter. Higher heat input suitable for heavy sections. Argon + Helium Minimum porosity.

  • Page 16: General Operating Instructions

    Welding Preparation • Attach the ground clamp to the bare metal to be welded, making sure of good contact; • Make sure that the wire-roller groove in the roller corresponds to the diameter of the wire being used. • Plug the machine into a suitable outlet. •...
  • Page 17 Welding Hints and Maintenance • Always weld clean, dry and well prepared material. • Hold gun at a 45° angle to the workpiece with nozzle about 1/2” from the surface. • Move the gun smoothly and steadily as you weld. •...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chart will assist you in resolving common problems you may encounter. These are not all the possible solutions. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION No “power” from welder. Input cable or plug malfunction. Check for proper input cable connection. Wrong size fuse.
  • Page 19 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Wire burns back to Contact tip clogged or damaged. Replace the contact tip. contact tip. Wire feed speed too slow. Increase wire speed. Wrong size contact tip. Use correct size contact tip. Bad connection from cable to Tighten clamp connection or clamp.

  • Page 20: Spare Parts And Diagrams

    Mig gun euro connection l=32 22205201 Rotary switch ca20 cm14 04600114 Kit gas/no gas change board 05000267 Front panel 140 mig forney w/silk screen 04600270 Switch knob d.38 Black 22200002K Green on/off switch 16a-250v 1 pc pack 04600337 Black knob d.38 For potentiom. + Pointer 43210120K Earth cable 10gr.Mmq mt.
  • Page 21 WWW.FORNEYIND.COM...
  • Page 22 MIG Gun Torch Spare Parts List PART PART ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER NUMBER 23005373K Tweco torch nozzle 21-50f 1 pc pack 23005362K Screws for m25 torch handle 12 pc pack 23005018K 0,6Mm contact tip for t1.4-1.6 10 Ppc pack 10 23005535 Coax cable 14mm2 3m 1 pc pack 23005019K...
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  • Page 25 Forney Industries, Inc. 1830 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80526 800-521-6038 www.forneyind.com WWW.FORNEYIND.COM...