Lotos MIG175 Instruction Manual

1 LOTOS MIG175 MIG Welder

10 POWER SUPPLY RATINGS MIG175 General Specification Output Power DC Input Voltages 200-240V, 1-PH, 50/60 Hz Input Current 22A @220V Power Factor

11  MACHINE REAR The unit is connected to the supply even if the Power Switch is in the “OFF” position, and therefore there are ele

12  SIDE COMPONENTS SIDE COMPONENTS 1 Positive (+) and negative (-) output terminals 2 Wing screw to fasten the welding torch ca

13 INSTALLATION PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTALLATION SECTION BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. BE SURE THAT ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD PER

14  WIRE FEEDER INSTALLATION The wire feed drive roller attached to MIG175 has two wire grooves, one for 0.023” (0.6 mm) welding wire and another

15  HOW TO THREAD WELDING WIRE THROUGH THE WIRE FEEDER 1. Unlock the tension bar (1) on the wire tensioner and lift up the rocker arm (2). Insure

16  SHIELDING GAS INSTALLATION A compressed gas cylinder containing 75% Argon and 25% CO2 should be used when using the MIG (GMAW - GAS Metal Arc

17 OPERATION PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE SECITON BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MACHINE. ONLY QUILIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD OPERATE TH

18  WELDING PROCESS 1. Please refer to “Welding Label” in the unit and select proper setting based on the variety of metals and their thickness.

19  OVERLOAD PROTECTION Overload protection for power supply to welding Your MIG175 is equipped with a temperature controller as well as an overl

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY...…………………...……………………………………………………………4 SPECIFICATIONS…………..….………………………………………………………9 General Description……………………………………………………

20  WELDING LABEL

21 OTHER ACCESSORIES The following accessories and consumables can be purchased on www.uwelding.com, or call 408-739-2329 to order. CO

3 MIG175 MIG WELDER

4 SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS. BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINT

5 before plugging in. Do not carry any tool with your finger on the trigger, whether it is plugged in or not. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing

6  ELECTRIC SHOCK can be fatal  The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are electrically “hot” when the machine is on. Do not touch these

7  ARC RAYS can burn  Avoid eye and body damage. Arc rays and infrared radiation can cause injury to the eyes and burn the skin. Wea

8  ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT can be dangerous  Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before worki

9 SPECIFICATIONS  GENERAL DESCRIPTION The LOTOS MIG175 is one of the most versatile welders. It is able to weld aluminum with the spool gun. I