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I can save you some time (well reading this post probably takes a similar time to read the manual), do not bother. The manual is not exactly comprehensive or informative or even decent!
I think the assumption is if you are buying a machine like that then you know how to use it!
Great machines though
I think the assumption is if you are buying a machine like that then you know how to use it!
Great machines though
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Probably the same as most welder manuals, 95% H&S and how to connect it 
the tutorials on here have a handy set up guide to get you going, then it gets easier with experiance, you'll soon get a "feel" for a good weld.
the tutorials on here have a handy set up guide to get you going, then it gets easier with experiance, you'll soon get a "feel" for a good weld.
Jim_gsxr1000
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My 285 dident come with a manual, think Tlovatt is right, most people dont buy them as first welders
Been waiting 5 weeks since paying for a 215, and found today that work hasn't even started on it yet, orders must be up. Does anyone have a digital manual so I can at least read about it?
Vanny - Hang in their I got my Portamig 215 two weeks ago after a six week wait which is frustrating when it's suggested that 2/3 weeks is the norm. Very happy with it. As for the manual, about 5 sides of A4 and nothing special.
wheresmejumper
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theres not much to a mig welder,especially a portamig.
wire speed
power setting
on/off
wire speed
power setting
on/off
Vanny
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Cheers folks. It's not my first welder, though arguably my first decent welder.
I'm just used to machines that come with a manual in several folders and take days to read, but as pointed out, there isn't much to a mig welder, and i'm sure I can figure out how to attach a couple of wheels.
After 6 years of waiting, i might finally get the mini project under way.
However the wait for the Portamig might kill me before then!
I'm just used to machines that come with a manual in several folders and take days to read, but as pointed out, there isn't much to a mig welder, and i'm sure I can figure out how to attach a couple of wheels.
After 6 years of waiting, i might finally get the mini project under way.
However the wait for the Portamig might kill me before then!
Vanny
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A digital copy of the manual magically appeared in my inbox over the weekend (Cheers Mr Weldequip!), and actually its not as bad a read as i had expected.
It's not a step by step guide, and as pointed out above, it won't win awards for journalistic content, but interesting non the less.
I get the impression the underlying reason for writing it is to stop people who have never used a welder from hurting themselves or the Portamig. As a negative, it has now made me even more excited than i already was
It's not a step by step guide, and as pointed out above, it won't win awards for journalistic content, but interesting non the less.
I get the impression the underlying reason for writing it is to stop people who have never used a welder from hurting themselves or the Portamig. As a negative, it has now made me even more excited than i already was
Vanny
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It did arrive, took just over 7 weeks in total.
Having only just been there, i can honestly say its the most depressing wait ever, but the Portamig will live up to it's name.
The manual is pretty basic, and won't help you assemble it, but it's pretty straight forward.
Having only just been there, i can honestly say its the most depressing wait ever, but the Portamig will live up to it's name.
The manual is pretty basic, and won't help you assemble it, but it's pretty straight forward.
