En 1. preface, 1 general, 2 properties – Kemppi Adaptive 170 User Manual

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PREFACE

1.1

GENERAL

Congratulations on choosing the MinarcMig Adaptive 170 equipment. Used

correctly, Kemppi products can significantly increase the productivity of your

welding, and provide years of economical service.
This operating manual contains important information on the use,

maintenance and safety of your Kemppi product. The technical specifications

of the equipment can be found at the end of the manual.
Please read the manual carefully before using the equipment for the first

time. For your own safety and that of your working environment, pay

particular attention to the safety instructions in the manual.
For more information on Kemppi products, contact Kemppi Oy, consult an

authorised Kemppi dealer, or visit the Kemppi web site at www.kemppi.com.
The specifications presented in this manual are subject to change without

prior notice.

Important notes

Items in the manual that require particular attention in order to minimise

damage and personal harm are indicated with the

’NOTE!’

notation. Read

these sections carefully and follow their instructions.

1.2

PROPERTIES

The welding machine is small, efficient and extremely light. It is easy to

carry with the help of a shoulder strap. The machine is suitable for a range

of different purposes and the possibility to use a long extention cord eases

operation in various sites. It is also suitable for generator use on construction

sites.
Welding voltage and wire feed speed are adjusted with one control

according to the thickness of the welded sheet. Thus, selecting the right

parameters is easy. The length of the arc, or welding heat, is trimmed with

another control, and once the right value is found there usually is no need to

change it even when welding a thicker or thinner sheet.
The machine’s welding properties are optimum with a steel wire of
0.8 mm diameter. Also, 0.6 mm, 0.9 mm or 1.0 mm solid wire or cored wire

can be used as filler wire. Note, however, that the machine is designed for

steel wire welding only.

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