WeldMate 30-105A MIG WELDER Manual

80003
Rev80003-200080227
10006SantaFeSpringsRoad
SantaFeSprings,CA90670USA
MadeinChina
30-105A
MIGWELDER
Owner’sManualandOperatingInstructions

Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................... 1
Portable Welder........................................ 1
This Booklet.............................................. 1
Manual Conventions.........................2
Safety Rules......................................3
Controls and Features.......................4
MIG/Flux Welder.....................................4
Parts Included ..........................................5
Assembly ..........................................6
To load Flux Core Wire Reel.................6
Operation .........................................7
Welder Location .......................................7
Starting the Welder ..................................7
Power Switches.....................................7
Maintenance.....................................8
Welder Maintenance ................................8
Storage .............................................8
Specifications ...................................9
Rated Input...........................................9
Duty Cycle and Overheating.................9
Amperage Adjustment..........................9
Parts Diagram.........................................10
Parts List..................................................11
Troubleshooting ............................. 12
Warranty ........................................ 13
Warranty Qualifications .........................13
Repair/Replacement Warranty..............13
Do not return the unit to the place of
purchase..................................................13
Warranty Exclusions...............................13
Normal Wear.......................................13
Installation, Use and Maintenance.....13
Other Exclusions.................................13
Limits of Implied Warranty and
Consequential Damage...........................13
Contact Information ...............................13
Address................................................13
Customer Service ................................13
Technical Service.................................13

Introduction
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a
Champion Power Equipment portable
welder. CPE designs and builds welders to
strict specifications. With proper use and
maintenance, this welder will bring years of
satisfying service.
Portable Welder
MIG Gas-Protected Welding Machine. It
can also be used for the welding of non-gas
protection Flux welding. It is designed for
medium to light duty welding (up to 1/4”).
This Booklet
Every effort has been made to ensure the
accuracy and completeness of the
information in this manual. We reserve the
right to change, alter and/or improve the
product and this document at any time
without prior notice.
Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future reference.
Have this information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty
inquiries.
Champion Power Equipment Support
1-877-338-0999
Model Number
80003
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Purchase Location

Manual Conventions
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Manual Conventions
This manual uses the following symbols to
help differentiate between different kinds of
information. The safety symbol is used with
a key word to alert you to potential hazards
in operating and owning power equipment.
Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce
the risk of serious injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTE
If you have questions regarding your welder, we
can help. Please call our help line at 1-877-338-
0999.

Safety Rules
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Safety Rules
WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating
your welder. Failure to follow instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
DANGER
Breathing welding fumes can be hazardous to
your health
Keep head and face away from welding fumes.
Use enough ventilation to avoid the buildup of
gas and fumes in the immediate area. Do not
breathe in fumes.
Use of a ventilating fan may be necessary.
DANGER
Electric Shock can kill
Electric Shock can occur from wiring or welding
electrode
Do not touch electrode with bare hand.
Wear dry insulating gloves.
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Protect yourself from electric shock by insulating
yourself from work or ground.
Properly install and ground all equipment.
DANGER
Welding can cause fire or explosion.
Do not weld near flammable material.
Welding sparks can cause fires.
It is suggested that you have a fire extinguisher
nearby.
Do not weld on drums, tanks, or other closed
containers
Do not use welder in thermal overload condition
– prevent overheating
DANGER
ARC rays can burn eyes and skin.
Use welding helmet with correct shade of filter
lens.
Wear welders cap and safety glasses underneath
helmet. Use ear protection if welding in an area
with heavy sound reverberation.
Button shirt collar all the way up.
Wear oil-free protective clothing: leather gloves,
heavy shirt, cuff less pants, and high boots
WARNING
Hot parts
Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
Allow cooling period before adjusting gun or
torch
Use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insulated
gloves and clothing to prevent burns
WARNING
Magnetic fields can affect pacemakers.
Pacemaker wearers keep away
WARNING
Noise can damage hearing.
Wear appropriate ear protection if noise level is
high

Controls and Features
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Controls and Features
Read this owner’s manual before operating your 80003 welder. Familiarize yourself with the
location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference.
MIG/Flux Welder
Handle (1) – For easy mobility and
portability
Thermal Overload Light (2) – Lights
turns on when unit is overheating. Allow
welder to cool for 15 minutes and reduce
duty cycle
On/Off Switch (3) – Power on, Power off.
Amperage Adjustment – Min-Max (4)
– Adjust amperage output here. Minimum
– Maximum.
Amperage Adjustment – 1 - 2 (5) –
Adjust amperage output here. 1 (one) – 2
(two).
Wire feed speed adjustment (6) – Turn
dial to adjust wire feed speed
Wire Fed Welding Gun (7) – Torch
Handle. Flux Core or Solid Wire feeds
through here. Arc occurs at terminus.
Work Clamp (8) – Also called a “ground
clamp” – clamp onto workpiece near
welding area to complete circuit
Access Panel (9) – Lift panel here to
access wire feed controls and to change
polarity
Wheel (10) – Wheel kit included for easy
mobility

Controls and Features
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Parts Included
Your 80003 Welding unit ships with the following parts:
Handheld Welding Mask
Wire Brush/Slag Hammer
Wrench (for contact tip and other small nuts)
Torch Nozzle(1)
Contact Tip (2)
Wire Feed Roller (1)
Flux Core Wire Spool (sample)

Assembly
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Assembly
Your welder requires some assembly.
If you have any questions regarding the
assembly of your welder, call our help line at
1-877-338-0999. Please have your serial
number and model number available.
Connect a 220 VAC plug (not supplied)
to the line cord. This step must be
completed by a licensed electrician.
Depending on the project you are working
on, you will need to decide what size
electrode wire you will need. This welder
can support wire diameters of .6mm, .8mm,
and .9mm
To load Flux Core Wire Reel
1. Press on the cover locking spring, then
lift the cover to expose the wire feed unit
2. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the
reel locking knob
3. Place the wire reel over the shaft and
onto the reel spring. The wire reel
should unwind counterclockwise
4. Replace the reel locking knob and the
wing nut; tighten well
5. Lift the Wire Feed Adjusting Spring to
remove tension
6. Guide at least 12 inches of wire into the
Torch Sheath. If the end of the wire is
crimped or bent, cut it off and remove
any burrs.
7. Replace tension to the Wire Feed
Adjusting Spring
8. Turn the Torch Handle Nozzle
counterclockwise and pull to remove
9. Turn the Contact Tip counterclockwise
and remove
10. Lay the Torch Sheath out in a straight
line so that the wire moves through it
easily
WARNING
The following steps require applying power to the
welder. Do not touch anything with the Torch
Handle or an arc may be ignited
11. Plug the Power Cord into its electrical
outlet, press the Amperage Switch to
High, and turn the welder ON.
12. Lift the Torch Handle and continue
pressing the trigger until the wire feeds
through two inches
NOTE
If the wire does not feed, view the Wire Feed
Unit and see if the wire is being pushed. If it is
not, turn the welder OFF and add more tension
to the Wire Feed Adjusting Spring.
13. Turn the welder on again and press the
trigger.
14. Once the wire is exposed, turn the
welder OFF.
15. Slide the Contact Tip over the wire and
screw it into the Torch Handle.
16. Replace the Nozzle and cut off any
excess wire over 2 inches
17. Secure the cover
.