5.8.5 Welding data display ..................................................................................................... 41
5.8.5.1 Power-saving mode ....................................................................................... 41
5.8.6 MIG/MAG operating point ............................................................................................. 42
5.8.6.1 Selecting the welding parameter display mode ............................................ 42
5.8.6.2 Operating point setting using material thickness .......................................... 42
5.8.6.3 Arc length correction setting .......................................................................... 42
5.8.7 Further welding parameters .......................................................................................... 43
5.8.7.1 Choke effect / dynamics ................................................................................ 43
5.8.7.2 Gas post-flow time ......................................................................................... 43
5.8.7.3 Spot time ....................................................................................................... 44
5.8.7.4 Pause time (interval operation) ..................................................................... 44
5.8.7.5 Burn-back ...................................................................................................... 45
5.8.7.6 gas pre-flow time ........................................................................................... 45
5.8.8 MIG/MAG functional sequences / operating modes ..................................................... 46
5.8.9 Explanation of signs and functions ............................................................................... 46
5.8.10 Conventional MIG/MAG Welding (GMAW non synergic) ............................................. 51
5.8.10.1 Operating mode ............................................................................................. 51
5.8.11 Welding data display ..................................................................................................... 51
5.8.11.1 Setting the operating point (welding output).................................................. 52
5.8.12 MIG/MAG automatic cut-out ......................................................................................... 52
5.9 MMA welding ................................................................................................................................ 53
5.9.1 Connecting the electrode holder and workpiece lead .................................................. 53
5.9.2 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 54
5.9.3 Welding current setting ................................................................................................. 55
5.9.4 MMA welding data display ............................................................................................ 55
5.9.4.1 Power-saving mode ....................................................................................... 55
5.9.5 Arcforce......................................................................................................................... 56
5.9.6 Hotstart ......................................................................................................................... 56
5.9.6.1 Hotstart settings ............................................................................................ 57
5.9.7 Antistick......................................................................................................................... 57
5.10 TIG welding .................................................................................................................................. 58
5.10.1 Preparing the TIG welding torch ................................................................................... 58
5.10.2 Welding torch and workpiece line connection .............................................................. 58
5.10.3 Welding task selection .................................................................................................. 59
5.10.4 Welding current setting ................................................................................................. 60
5.10.5 Adjusting the gas post-flow time ................................................................................... 60
5.10.6 Further welding parameters .......................................................................................... 61
5.10.7 TIG welding data display .............................................................................................. 62
5.10.7.1 Power-saving mode ....................................................................................... 62
5.10.8 TIG arc ignition ............................................................................................................. 62
5.10.8.1 Liftarc ignition ................................................................................................ 62
5.10.9 Function sequences/operating modes .......................................................................... 63
5.10.9.1 Legend........................................................................................................... 63
5.10.10 TIG automatic cut-out ................................................................................................... 65
5.11 Machine configuration menu ........................................................................................................ 66
5.11.1 Selecting, changing and saving parameters................................................................. 66
5.11.2 Matching the cable resistance ...................................................................................... 67
6 Maintenance, care and disposal ......................................................................................................... 69
6.1 General......................................................................................................................................... 69
6.2 Maintenance work, intervals ........................................................................................................ 69
6.2.1 Daily maintenance tasks ............................................................................................... 69
6.2.1.1 Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 69
6.2.1.2 Functional test ............................................................................................... 69
6.2.2 Monthly maintenance tasks .......................................................................................... 69
6.2.2.1 Visual inspection ........................................................................................... 69
6.2.2.2 Functional test ............................................................................................... 69
6.2.3 Annual test (inspection and testing during operation) .................................................. 70
6.3 Maintenance work ........................................................................................................................ 70
6.4 Disposing of equipment ................................................................................................................ 71
6.4.1 Manufacturer's declaration to the end user .................................................................. 71