charge. If the device is not used or operated for a specified period
of time, it switches off automatically.
NOTE: The factory setting for the automatic switch-off time is
15 minutes.
To reactivate the device, press the On/Off button (Q) for at least
2 seconds.
Overcharge protection:
Once the battery has been fully charged, the charger turns off
automatically and switches to conservation charging mode. In this
mode the device can remain connected to the charger for any
period of time.
OPERATION
WARNING: ALWAYS Check the charger lead, welding torch,
welding cable and grounding (earthing) connection for damage
before every use.
CAUTION: Check that the device has an all-round clearance
of 1 ft. 8 in. (0.5 m) to ensure that cooling air can flow in and
out freely. Air inlets and outlets must never be covered, not even
partially.
NOTICE: The onboard battery must be fully charged before using
the welder for the first time. Refer to Charging the Welder.
Setup Menu
ACCESSING THE SETUP MENU
1. Use the welding process button (L) to select the process
whose setup parameters are to be changed:
– MMA welding
– MMA welding with cellulose electrode
– TIG welding
2. Press the setting value (O) and welding process buttons
together. After releasing the buttons, the code for the first
parameter in the Setup menu is displayed.
Page dimensions: A5 (8.2677 x 5.8268 inches)
CHANGING WELDING PARAMETERS (FIG. 3)
1. Turn the adjusting dial (R) to
select the required parameter.
2. Press the adjusting dial to
display the preset value of the
parameter in the LCD (M).
3. Turn the adjusting dial (R) to
change the value.
– The new value becomes
effective immediately.
– Exception: when restoring the factory settings, press
the adjusting dial after changing the value to activate the
new value.
4. Press the adjusting dial to return to the list of parameters.
EXITING THE SETUP MENU
Press the setting value or Welding process button to exit from the
Setup menu.
Parameters for MMA Welding
Parameter
Description
Starting current duration (Hti)
for the SoftStart / HotStart function
Factory setting: 0.5 seconds
Anti-Stick (Ast)
When the anti-stick function is
active, the arc is extinguished after
1.5 seconds in the event of a short
circuit (sticking of the electrode)
Factory setting: ON (activated)
10
FIG. 3
M
R
Range
Unit
0.1 - 2
Seconds
On/Off