You have bought a high-quality electric arc welding machine, designed and built by specialists with many years of
experience. A machine built to last, giving a long service life.
All models have the correct size power supply cable fitted, the transformer's core is made from top-quality insulated
sheet steel, to keep eddy currents and cyclic magnetization losses to an absolute minimum.
Please read the instructions given in the manual in order to fully utilize the potential of your machine.
Know and adhere to all local safety codes and regulations governing the operation of electric arc welding machines.
metabo offers a range of welding transformers or rectifiers for just about every conceivable application.
Welding Transformers:
Product Liability/Warranty
Caution! Do not operate this welding machine near electronic data processing equipment.
These welding machines shall only be used as specified. Any other use requires the written consent of Metabo GmbH,
Business Unit Elektra Beckum, P.O.Box 1352, D-49703 Meppen, Germany.
This product carries 2 years (5 years on main transformer and choke) manufacturer warranty under the prevailing legal
provisions, which may vary from country to country. Retain proof of purchase! You are only entitled to claim warranty
against proof of purchase. The warranty period begins with the date of the original purchase by the end user. Proof of
purchase should be retained and must be presented in the event of a warranty claim. This warranty excludes and does
not cover defects, malfunction and failure caused by natural wear, overload, unreasonable use or failure to provide
reasonable and necessary maintenance.
In case of a defect notify your dealer or metabo distributor, who will decide how to handle your claim. Warranty claims
can only be taken care of by your metabo dealer or authorized service centre.
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Overview Of Stick Electrodes And Their Correct Use
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SB 200
SB 230 T
SB 260 T
SK 200
SK 230
SK 260