Metabo E 150 User Manual

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4.1 Placing the machine ..................... 8

These instructions are written in a way 
that will enable you to safely use the 
machine in a minimum of time. Here is 
how to read the instructions: 

− Read these instructions completely 

before use. Pay special attention to 
the safety information. 

− These instructions are intended for 

skilled arc weldors or other special-
ists of similar qualification. 

− Keep all documents supplied with 

the machine for future reference. 
Retain proof of purchase for possi-
ble warranty claims. 

− If you hire out or sell this machine be 

sure to hand over all documents 
supplied with the machine. 

− The equipment manufacturer is not 

liable for any damage arising from 
disregard of these instructions. 

The information in these instructions is 
marked as under: 

 

 

 

 

Supplementary informa-
tion. 

− Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3, ...) 

− indicate component parts; 
− are consecutively numbered; 
− refer to the corresponding num-

bers in brackets (1), (2), (3) ... in 
the neighbouring text. 

− Instructions to be carried out in 

sequence are numbered. 

− Instructions which can be carried 

out in any sequence are preceded 
by a bullet (•). 

− Listing are preceded by a M-dash (–). 

This welding machine is intended for 
welding all metals. 

 

The welding machine and the accessory 
kit supplied conform to the relevant regu-
lations applicable at the time of delivery. 

This welding machine is intended for 
operation by professional arc weldors or 
specialists of similar qualification. 

− Manual arc welding 
− TIG DC (with optional accessories)  

for all metals, except aluminium.

For machine performance see “Techni-
cal Specifications”. 

Unspecified use, modification of the 
machine or use of parts not tested and 
approved by the equipment manufac-
turer could cause unforeseeable dam-
age! 

• When using this machine, observe 

the following safety instructions to 
exclude the risk of personal injury or 
material damage.

• Follow the specific safety instruc-

tions in the respective chapters.

• Follow the legal directives or regula-

tions for the prevention of accidents 
pertaining to the handling of arc 
welding machines.

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• Use the machine indoors and in dry 

environment only. 

• Connect the machine only to a prop-

erly earthed outlet. 

 

If in doubt check with a qualified 
electrician! 

• Service and repairs to the machine 

must only be made by qualified elec-
tricians. 

• Unplug before removing the 

machine's cover. 

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• Wear sufficient protective clothing 

when welding. 

• Always use a welding visor and 

welder's gloves.

 

They provide protection against fly-
ing sparks and arc radiation. 

• All metal fumes are detrimental to 

health! 

 

When working indoors ensure suffi-
cient ventilation and extraction in 
order to not exceed the max. per-
missible workplace pollutant con-
centration. 

 

The fumes of lead, cadmium, cop-
per, chromium, nickel, zinc and 
beryllium are particularly harmful! 

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Caution! 

• Never weld earthed metal.  

Welding earthed metal may cause 
damage to the protective earth con-
ductors by stray currents. 

• Never use the welding machine for 

thawing pipes. 

• Always attach the earth cable 

directly to the weld metal and as 
close as possible to the welding 
spot. 

• Always carry the welding machine at 

the carrying strap when transport-
ing it. 

• Special care is required when work-

ing near computers, electronically 
controlled equipment or in the prox-
imity of magnetic data media (sound 
recording tapes, floppy disks, data 
recording tapes, credit cards, etc.). 

 

The arc start can cause misfunction 
of this type of equipment or data 
loss. 

Arc welding with coated 
stick electrodes

Tungsten Inert-gas Welding 
(TIG welding)

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