Lincoln Electric 180C User manual

ower MIG® . The rofessional’s ChoiceSM .
Whether you’re a farmer or a fabricator, an autobody shop or a
backyard mechanic, the Power M G®180C will help you get the job
done! t’s a portable wire welder designed for use with industrial
230 volt input power, so you can weld on thicker material—up to
3/16" with M G welding and 1/2" with gas-less flux-cored welding.
Use the continuous voltage control to precisely dial in the
settings some thin sheet metal and aluminum
applications require for optimal results.
Lincoln®Diamond Core Technology™and the rugged
industrial drive system will make it easy to get great
results on steel, stainless or aluminum. Compare
performance, features and price. . . you’ll settle on
Power M G®. The Professional’s ChoiceSM!
rocesses
M G, Flux-Cored
WIRE FEEDER/WELDERS
Pu lication E7.24 4/08
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Advantage Lincoln
Power MIG®180C
CV
DC
1
60
Hz
utput
Input
Shown:
K2473-1 Power MIG®180C
Dimensions
roduct roduct Rated Output Input Current @ H x W x D Net Weight
Name Number Input ower Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle Rated Output Output Range inches (mm) lbs.(kg)
Power M G®180C K2473-1 208/230/1/60 130A/17V/30% 20A 30-180 Amps DC 14 x 10.15 x 18.6 66
130A/20V/30% 50-500 ipm WFS (357 x 258 x 472) (30)
(1.3-12.7 m/min)
Max. OCV: 33
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Superior Arc erformance:
•Exclusive Diamond Core Technology™ delivers an outstanding arc
you notice immediately compared to competitive models:
– Great arc starts make getting started easy.
– Wide voltage ‘sweet spot’ gives you a very forgiving arc, so setting
controls is a snap.
– Extremely low spatter reduces clean-up.
– Outstanding aluminum & stainless performance, not just mild
steel.
•Wide 30 – 180 amp welding output range is the highest output in its
class – use .025" wire on the thinnest sheet metal up to .045" flux-
cored wire for thick plate.
•MIG weld 24 gauge up through 3/16" sheet metal in a single pass.
Weld up to 1/2" steel using self-shielded Lincoln®nnershield®wires
(FCAW-S).
rofessional Features:
•Industrial Cast Aluminum Drive features:
– Dual gear-driven drive rolls for positive traction.
– Patented split wire guides for optimal wire alignment.
– Brass-to-Brass gun connections for enhanced connectivity.
– Large industrial closed-design drive motor for improved torque
and trouble-free performance.
•Spool Gun Ready – add the optional Magnum®100SG spool gun for
reliable operation at the high wire feed speeds aluminum welding
demands. No expensive outboard modules required.
•No Hassle Tool-less Design – for wire spool mounting, wire drive
service and polarity changes.
•Get More, Do More – Start out with more contact tips, nozzles, drive
rolls and wire electrode for M G or flux-cored welding.
•Innovative contact tip, drive roll and nozzle storage keeps all your
consumables close at hand.
•Electrically ‘cold’ electrode provides an added measure of operator
safety.
Superb Quality:
•atent-pending ower Chassis™ channels airflow to cool power
systems, structurally secures key components and traps wires and
cables to avoid unnecessary abrasion.
•Toughest C Board rotection in the industry – ‘Potted’ to seal sen-
sitive components from the environment, ‘trayed’ in a tough plastic
tray to add rigidity and shock resistance.
• Three-year Lincoln warranty. Two-year extended warranty available –
(U.S. and Canada only).

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PROFESSIONAL WIRE DRIVE
Enhanced Quality
1. Brass Gun Connection Enhances Connectivity
2. Rigid Cast Aluminum Drive
Aids Wire Alignment
3. Patented Split Wire Guide
Reduces Tangles
4. Dual Gear-Driven Drive Rolls Deliver
Positive Traction
Easy to Use
5. Easy Turn Tension Adjustment
6. Tool-less Quick Lock Drive
Roll Changeover
1
26
4
5
3
SUPERIOR ARC PERFORMANCE
Diamond Core Technology™delivers
a superior arc across the entire
welding range.
Home Projects
Repair Work
Thin Sheet Metal Auto ody Work
PRECISION ALUMINUM WELDING
Magnum®100SG Spool Gun
ur low-priced spool gun is your most reliable aluminum
feeding solution.
Great For Projects
or Repair
Complete Kit. No Bulky Module Required.
Order K2532-1

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SP=Single Pass.
MP=Multiple Pass.
INNERSHIELD® NR®-211-MP
INNERSHIELD® NR®-211-MP
INNERSHIELD® NR®-212
SUPERARC® L-56
SUPERGLAZE® 4043
SUPERARC® L-56
SUPERARC® L-56
MP
MP MP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP SP
SP
PERFORMANCE PLUS
Power MIG®180C Welding Capabilities
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Power MIG®180C (K2473-1) Includes:
Gun
• Magnum®100L gun and 10 ft. (3.0 m) cable assembly with brass
gun connection and 4-pin MS-Type connection for trigger control
(K530-6)
• .025" (0.6 mm) Contact Tips (Qty. 3) (KP11-23)
• .035" (0.9 mm) Contact Tips (Qty. 3) (KP11-35)
• Gasless Nozzle for Innershield®welding (KP1939-1)
• Gas Nozzle for MIG welding (KP21T-37)
Drive
• Spindle Adapter for 8" (203 mm) Diameter Spools (M15445-R)
• .045" (1.1 mm) Wire Diameter Wire Guide (KP2531-2)
• .025"-.035" (0.6-0.9 mm) Wire Diameter Wire Guide (KP2531-1)
• .025"-.030" (0.6-0.7 mm) Wire Diameter Drive Roll for MIG welding
(KP2529-1)
• .035" (0.9 mm) Wire Diameter Drive Roll for MIG welding
(KP2529-2)
• .030"-.045" (0.7-1.1 mm) Wire Diameter Knurled Drive Roll for
Flux-Cored welding (KP2529-3)
Shielding Gas Apparatus
• Gas Regulator and 52 in. (1.3 m) Hose for use with C 2or argon
blend gases. (For use with C 2shielding gas, order a Lincoln®
S19298 C 2shielding gas bottle adapter.)
Welding Wire
• 2 lb. (0.90 kg) Spool of .025" (0.6 mm) diameter SuperArc®L-56®
premium MIG wire (ED030583)
• 1 lb. (0.45 kg) Spool of .035" (0.9 mm) diameter Innershield®
NR®-211-MP flux-cored wire (ED027641)
ther
• Work Clamp and 10 ft. (3.0 m) Cable
• Instruction Manual (IM-890)
• How to Use DVD (S26375)
• Learn to Weld Manual (LTW1)
roduct Wire Diameter Type/
Number in (mm) rocess
Drive Rolls
KP2529-1 .025-.030 (0.6-0.7) Smooth/M G
KP2529-2 .035 (0.9) Smooth/M G
KP2529-3 .030-.035 (0.8-1.1) Knurled/Flux-Cored
Inner Wire Guides
KP2531-1 .025-.035 (0.6-0.9) All
KP2531-2 .045 (1.1) All
DRIVE ROLLS AND WIRE GUIDES
•Protect your welder for up to 5 full years!
•No out-of-pocket costs for the life of the Extended
Warranty –– parts and labor are fully covered.
•Nation-wide coverage for all repairs.
•Backed by The Lincoln Electric Company ––
Not a third party.
•Price is less than the cost of a typical single repair.

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RECOMMENDED OPTIONS
GENERAL OPTIONS
Welding Cart
Full-featured cart is designed to
store and transport a welder, 80
cubic foot gas cylinder, welding
cables and accessories. Includes
an angled top shelf for easy
access to welder controls, a lower
tray for added storage space, a
sturdy handle and a convenient
cable wrap hanger.
rder K2275-1
Utility Cart
Heavy duty cart stores and trans-
ports welder, 150 cubic foot
shielding gas cylinder, welding
cables and accessories. Includes
stable platforms for welder and
gas bottle platform, lower tray for
added storage capacity and
adjustable height handle.
rder K520
Small Canvas Cover
Protect your welder when not in
use. Made from attractive red
canvas that is flame retardant,
mildew resistant and water repel-
lent. Includes a convenient side
pocket to hold your welding torch
or gun.
rder K2377-1
Spot Timer Kit
This timer allows you to set a
fixed weld time of up to 10 sec-
onds that is initiated when you
pull the gun trigger. Ideal for
making consistent spot welds on
thin sheet metal.
rder K2525-1
WIRE FEEDER OPTIONS
Magnum®100SG Spool Gun
Designed to easily feed 4" (102
mm) diameter 1 lb. (0.45 kg)
spools of .030" (0.8 mm) or .035"
(0.9 mm) diameter SuperGlaze®
aluminum MIG wire. Includes gun,
adapter kit, .035" (0.9 mm) contact
tips (qty. 3), gas nozzle, and a 1 lb.
(0.45 kg) spool of SuperGlaze®
4043 .035" (0.9 mm) MIG wire.
Packaged in a convenient carrying
case.
rder K2532-1
.045" (1.1 mm) Innershield®Kit
Includes everything required to
weld with .045" (1.1 mm)
Innershield®self-shielded flux-
cored wire. Includes an .035"-
.045" (0.9-1.1 mm) Magnum®100L
gun liner, a .045" (1.1 mm) contact
tip, a gasless nozzle, knurled drive
roll, .045" (1.1 mm) inner wire
guide and a 10 lb. (4.5 kg) spool
of .045" (1.1 mm) Innershield®
NR®-212 wire.
rder K2528-1
Welding Fume Extractors
Lincoln offers a wide variety
of welding fume extraction
environmental system solutions,
ranging from portable systems
easily wheeled around the shop
to shop-wide central systems
servicing many dedicated welding
stations.
Request Publication E13.40
C U S T O M E R A S S I S T A N C E P O L I C Y
The business of The Lincoln Electric Company®is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. ur challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed
their expectations. n occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric®for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time.
Lincoln Electric®is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice. We expressly disclaim any warranty of any kind, including any warranty of
fitness for any customer’s particular purpose, with respect to such information or advice. As a matter of practical consideration, we also cannot assume any responsibility for updating or correcting any such information
or advice once it has been given, nor does the provision of information or advice create, expand or alter any warranty with respect to the sale of our products.
Lincoln Electric®is a responsible manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric®is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables
beyond the control of Lincoln Electric®affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.
Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.
PR DUCT DESCRIPTI N RDER NUMBER QUANTITY PRICE
P WER MIG®180C – 208-230/1/60 K2473-1
Recommended General ptions
2-Year Extended Warranty - Power MIG®180C X2473
Welding Cart K2275-1
Utility Cart K520
Small Canvas Cover K2377-1
Fume Extraction System See Bulletin E13.40
Recommended Wire Feeder ptions
Magnum®100SG Spool Gun K2532-1
.045" (1.1 mm) Innershield®Kit K2528-1
Spot Timer Kit K2525-1
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