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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

Summary of Contents for 69029

Page 1: ...ontinuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included When unpacking make sure that the product is int...

Page 2: ...g 3 Place the welder on a stable location before use If it falls while plugged in severe injury electric shock or fire may result 4 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 5 Stay...

Page 3: ...ts with open pockets or any clothing that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks 3 Keep clothing free of grease oil solvents or any flammable substances Wear dry insulating gloves and protective cl...

Page 4: ...ng the hazard 7 Do not dispose of hot slag in containers holding combustible materials 8 After welding make a thorough examination for evidence of fire Be aware that easily visible smoke or flame may...

Page 5: ...ity before use If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician do not use adapter plugs 1 The green wire inside the cord is connected to the grounding sys...

Page 6: ...y allow moisture to penetrate the insulation resulting in electric shock Symbology Workpiece Ground Cable Electrode Cable Overheat Shutdown Indicator Cooling Fan Housing Ground Point V Volts Alternati...

Page 7: ...lar tabs on the handle with the corresponding holes in the face shield and A press the tabs through the holes and then B slide the tabs forward from the back locking the round tab in place 2 Wear heav...

Page 8: ...s an internal thermal protection system to help prevent this sort of over stress When the unit overheats it automatically shuts down and the Overload Light turns on The Welder automatically returns to...

Page 9: ...h the electrode c Tap the surface with the electrode 7 When the arc ignites tilt the electrode forward and hold it near the workpiece After practice welding for a few seconds STOP and examine your wel...

Page 10: ...a PIECE OF SCRAP can be tested by using the following procedure WEAR ANSI APPROVED SAFETY GOGGLES DURING THIS PROCEDURE WARNING This test WILL damage the weld it is performed on This test is ONLY an i...

Page 11: ...ding edge of weld puddle Hold gun at proper angles 2 Insufficient weld heat Increase current 3 Dirty workpiece Clean workpiece down to bare metal EXCESS PENETRATION OR BURN THROUGH Weld droops on top...

Page 12: ...USES AND SOLUTIONS TOP VIEW 1 Workpiece overheating Reduce current 2 Welding speed too slow Increase welding speed and ensure that welding speed is kept steady 3 Excessive material at weld Reduce amou...

Page 13: ...duce wear on the welder Refer to Duty Cycle Duration of Use on page 8 2 Qualified technician must check connection Power Switch Does Not Light When Switched On Unit is not connected to outlet properly...

Page 14: ...SK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Parts List Part Descripti...

Page 15: ...Page 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 69029 SAFETY MAINTENANCE BASIC WELDING WELDING TIPS SETUP Assembly Diagram...

Page 16: ...so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take...

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