Stick Welding
120–240 V, 1-PH
Weights Only 13 lbs
3 Year Warranty

Maxstar® 161 S #907709 120-240 V, Stick Package

Superior Portable Welding

With its compact design and proven reliability, the Maxstar 161 S shines as the ultimate Stick package available to welders today. At just 13 lbs this machine can be easily carried by the handle or shoulder strap to any location. This welder allows you to conveniently use any input voltage hookup (120-240 V) without manual linking—a handy solution to dirty or unreliable power.

Safety Upgrades

The remedy for difficult-to-strike electrodes: Miller’s Adaptive Hot Start™ technology means positive arc starts without sticking.
Economize on electrodes with the Stick-Stuck feature: automatic detection of a stuck electrode and auto shutdown of the welding output for safe and easy removal.
Built-in thermal overload protection defends against machine damage from blocked airflow or exceeding the duty cycle.
Digital meter for precision control of welding amperage during preset and use.

Smart Design Keeps it Simple

Miller’s Maxstar 161 S features Fan-On-Demand™, an automatic as-needed cooling system for your power source. Noise, energy use, and machine contamination intake are all dramatically reduced. When the welding power source is not in use, the built-in Low OCV Stick design lowers the open circuit voltage to 12-16 volts, avoiding add-on voltage reducers completely. This machine has been power factor corrected so you’ll enjoy optimum performance and less interruption from breaker tripping.

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Other Versions:

907709001 - Maxstar 161 S 120-240 V, X-Case Stick Package

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Maxstar 161 S #907709 120-240 V, Stick Package Specifications:
Input Voltage Options	110/115/120 V 220/230/240 V
Input Hz Range	50 / 60 Hz
Input Phase	1-phase
Current Type	DC
Weld Output	CC
Maximum Open Current Voltage	48 VDC
Material Thickness	0.02 in. (0.5 mm) - .1875 in. (4.8 mm)
Weldable Metals	Steel Stainless Steel
Processes	Stick (SMAW)
Welding Amperage Range	120 V: 20–90 A 240 V: 20–160 A
Rated Welding Output	120 V: 60 A at 13.6 VDC, 100% duty cycle; 90 A at 15.2 VDC, 30% duty cycle 240 V: 110 A at 14.4 VDC, 100% duty cycle; 160 A at 16.4 VDC, 20% duty cycle
Industrial Applications	Racing / Customizing / Restoring DIY / Home Hobbyist Farm and Ranch Metal Art / Sculpting Manufacturing Aerospace Boat / Yacht Construction Education / Training Heavy Equipment Manufacturing High Purity Processing Infrastructure Mechanical Contracting
Package Includes	Maxstar® 161 S 6.5 ft. (2 m.) primary cords for 120 V and 240 V 13 ft. (4 m.) stick electrode holder with 25 mm. Dinse-style connector 10 ft. (3 m.) work clamp with 25 mm. Dinse-style connector Adjustable handle/shoulder strap
Net Width	5.6 in. (142 mm)
Net Height	10.3 in. (262 mm)
Net Length	13.5 in. (343 mm)
Net Weight	13 lb. (5.9 kg)
Portability	Handles Straps
Warranty	3 years - Miller's True Blue Warranty

SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
Height:	10.30 Inches
Width:	5.60 Inches
Length:	13.50 Inches
Weight:	13 Lb(s) 0 Oz

Accessories

Consumables

Miller Maxstar 161 Protective X-Case #301429 online at Welders Supply

Product Questions and Answers

How to select weld process:

Process Selector Button.
Press Menu button until LED for desired process is illuminated.
Stick (SMAW).
When selected, Adaptive Hot Start, Stick Stuck, and DIG circuitry are energized.
Stick 6010 (SMAW).
When selected, Adaptive Hot Start, Stick Stuck, and DIG circuitry are energized. Parameters are optimized to run a 6010 Stick electrode.