Lincoln Electric IM366 SP-100 - Manual (Page 5)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................2-4
Introductory Information .......................................................................................................6
Product Description..............................................................................................................7
Recommended Processes and Equipment..........................................................................7
Optional Accessories ...........................................................................................................7
Specifications.......................................................................................................................8
Installation .........................................................................................................................8-12
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................8
Unpacking the SP-100...................................................................................................8
Description of Controls ..................................................................................................9
Location of Equipment...................................................................................................9
Work Cable and Clamp .................................................................................................9
Output Polarity Connection...........................................................................................10
Gun...............................................................................................................................10
Wire Feed Drive Roll ....................................................................................................10
Welding Wire Loading ..................................................................................................10
Electrical Input Connection...........................................................................................11
Shielding Gas Connection ............................................................................................12
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................12
Operating Instructions.........................................................................................................13
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................13
Duty Cycle ....................................................................................................................13
Selecting a Wire Spool Size .........................................................................................13
Feeding Welding Wire ..................................................................................................13
Making a Weld..............................................................................................................14
Overload Protection Shutdown ...........................................................................................14
Wire Feed Overload Protection ....................................................................................14
Learning to Weld.................................................................................................................15
The Arc-Welding Circuit................................................................................................15
The Self-Shielded FCAW Welding Arc .........................................................................15
Machine Setup for the Self-Shielded FCAW Process ..................................................16
Welding Techniques for the Self-Shielded FCAW Process..........................................16
Common Metals ...........................................................................................................17
Types of Welds.............................................................................................................18
Welding Procedures .....................................................................................................18
Welding in the Vertical Position ....................................................................................18
The GMAW (MIG) Welding Arc ....................................................................................19
Process Selection.........................................................................................................19
Machine Setup for the GMAW (MIG) Process..............................................................20
Welding Techniques for GMAW (MIG) Process ...........................................................20
Welding Procedures .....................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting Welds.................................................................................................21
Proper Gun Handling....................................................................................................21
Routine Maintenance ......................................................................................................22 - 23
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................................................24 - 25
Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................26
Procedures Chart ................................................................................................................27
Parts Lists........................................................................................................................28 - 39
Book Order Form ................................................................................................................41
Nine Language Warning Information...............................................................................42 - 43
Waranty Information ....................................................................................................Back Cover
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