Miller Electric M-25 User Manual

OM-227 796A 2006−05

Processes

MIG (GMAW) Welding

Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding

Description

Semi-Automatic, Air-Cooled
MIG (GMAW) Welding Gun

™

MIGmatic M-25

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File: MIG (GMAW)

From Miller to You

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Miller. Now you can get
the job done and get it done right. We know you don’t have time to do
it any other way.

That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929,
he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior
quality. Like you, his customers couldn’t afford anything less. Miller
products had to be more than the best they could be. They had to be the
best you could buy.

Today, the people that build and sell Miller products continue the
tradition. They’re just as committed to providing equipment and service
that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your
Miller products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They
will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite.

We’ve made installation and operation quick
and easy. With Miller you can count on years
of reliable service with proper maintenance.
And if for some reason the unit needs repair,
there’s a Troubleshooting section that will
help you figure out what the problem is. The

Miller is the first welding
equipment manufacturer in
the U.S.A. to be registered to
the ISO 9001:2000 Quality
System Standard.

parts list will then help you to decide the
exact part you may need to fix the problem.
Warranty and service information for your
particular model are also provided.

Working as hard as you do

− every power source from
Miller is backed by the most
hassle-free warranty in the
business.

Miller Electric manufactures a full line
of welders and welding related equipment.
For information on other quality Miller
products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full
line catalog or individual specification sheets. To locate your nearest

distributor or service agency call 1-800-4-A-Miller, or visit us at
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Mil_Thank 2005−04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 −SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GMAW WELDING GUNS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . .

1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-2. GMAW Gun Hazards 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-3. California Proposition 65 Warnings 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

EMF INFORMATION 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2 − SAFETY INFORMATION 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 3 − INSTALLATION 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-1. Specifications 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-2. Duty Cycle And Overheating 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-3. Installing Gun 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4 − OPERATION 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-1. Operating The Gun 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-1. Removing Nozzle, Contact Tip, And Adapter, Changing Liner, And Cleaning Gun Casing 6 . . . . . . . . .

5-2. Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-3. Routine Maintenance 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-4. Troubleshooting 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 6 − PARTS LIST 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY

SECTION 1 −SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GMAW

WELDING GUNS − READ BEFORE USING

1-1. Symbol Usage

SR7_8/03

Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards with this
procedure! The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols.

This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! Possible ELECTRIC SHOCK and HOT PARTS hazards.
Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the hazards.

 Marks a special safety message.

 Means NOTE; not safety related.

1-2. GMAW Gun Hazards

WARNING

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN
AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS KEEP AWAY UNTIL CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR.

In welding, as in most jobs, exposure to certain hazards occurs. Welding is safe when precautions are taken. The
safety information given below is only a summary of the more complete safety information found in the wire feeder
and welding power source Owner’s Manuals. Read and follow all safety precautions.

HAVE ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ONLY BY
QUALIFIED PEOPLE.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

1. Always wear dry insulating gloves.

2. Insulate yourself from work and ground.

3. Do not touch live electrode or electrical parts.

4. Repair or replace worn, damaged, or cracked
gun or cable insulation.

5. Turn off welding power source before changing
contact tip or gun parts.

6. Keep all covers and handle securely in place.

GMAW WELDING can be hazardous.

ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.

1. Wear welding helmet with correct shade of filter.

2. Wear correct eye and body protection.

3. Cover exposed skin with spatter-resistant
clothing.

HOT SURFACES can burn skin.

1. Allow gun to cool before touching.

2. Do not touch hot metal.

3. Protect hot metal from contact by others.

FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous
to your health.

1. Keep your head out of the fumes.

2. Ventilate area, or use breathing device.

3. Read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and
manufacturer’s instructions for material used.

WELDING can cause fire or explosion.

1. Do not weld near flammable material.

2. Do not weld on closed containers.

3. Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.

BUILD UP OF GAS can injure or
kill

1. Shut off shielding gas supply when not in
use.

2. Always ventilate confined spaces or use
approved air-supplied respirator.

NOISE can damage hearing; SOME
APPLICATIONS, SUCH AS PULSING,
are noisy.

1. Check for noise level limits exceeding those
specified by OSHA.

2. Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level
is high.

3. Warn others nearby about noise hazard.

WELDING WIRE can cause puncture
wounds.

1. Keep hands and body away from gun tip when
trigger is pressed.

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