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Table of contents

Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................. 7
Setup .......................................................... 7
Operation .................................................... 8

Maintenance ................................................  
Parts List and Diagram .............................. 11
Warranty .................................................... 12

WARNING SyMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol.  It is used to alert you to potential 

personal injury hazards.  Obey all safety messages that 

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION

General power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.  

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term ″power tool″ in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool.

Work Area Safety

1. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. 

Do not operate power tools in explosive 
atmospheres, such as in the presence of 
flammable liquids, gases or dust.

  

Power tools 

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. 

Keep children and bystanders 
away while operating a power tool.

  

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Summary of Contents for 96712

Page 1: ...rence 17l When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this manua...

Page 2: ... which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION General power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power t...

Page 3: ...l times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations 5 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts 6 If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of d...

Page 4: ...he tool 10 Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet Turn off the tool and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving 11 Use clamps not included or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control 12 This product is not a toy Keep it ou...

Page 5: ... to carry electricity away from the user reducing the risk of electric shock See 3 prong plug and Outlet 2 The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal See 3 prong plug and Ou...

Page 6: ...rd outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 7 Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it 8 Protect the extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas TABLE A REcOMMEND...

Page 7: ... 3 4 L B Curved Rounded Tip 2 1 8 L C Bent Tip 1 1 2 L Setup Before Use Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 11 Functions Barrel Nozzle c cradle On ...

Page 8: ...ts together at 90 use Nozzle 1 for the tack weld first Then use Nozzle 21 or 22 for the line weld 5 Set the Potentiometer 20 at 0 Then plug the Power Cord 19 into a 120 volt grounded electrical outlet 6 Turn on the Power Switch 14 Adjust the Potentiometer 20 to reach the desired temperature see Figure A Allow the Plastic Welder to warm up for several minutes before starting to weld Part Nozzle Typ...

Page 9: ...c material will melt at different temperatures the Potentiometer must be properly adjusted 2 Hold the Welder with one hand With the other hand hold the welding rod Hold the welding rod close to the Nozzle about 1 4 to 3 8 away 3 You are now ready to begin the welding operation 4 When finished welding set the Potentiometer to 0 Rest the Plastic Welder on its Cradle to keep the hot Nozzle from touch...

Page 10: ...s reset button on tool 4 Have technician service tool Tool operates slowly 1 Forcing tool to work too fast 2 Extension cord too long or cord diameter too small 1 Allow tool to work at its own rate 2 Eliminate use of extension cord If an extension cord is needed use one with the proper diameter for its length and load See Extension Cords in Grounding section on page 5 Performance decreases over tim...

Page 11: ...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 Description Qty 1 Nozzle C Bent 1 2 Barrel 1 3 Insulating Tube 1 4 Heating Element 1 5 Insulating Disk 1 6 Circuit Board Cover 1 7 Rubber Ring 1 8 Fan 1 9 Control Circuit Board 1 10 Fan Cover 1 11 Seal Rubber Ring 1 part Description Qty 1...

Page 12: ...w the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages 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 advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date an...

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