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SKU 45689 

        

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When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List (page 12) are included.  

If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on 

the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

aSSeMBlY inStructionS

note:  For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the assembly dia-

gram on page 13 of this manual.

To Attach The Upper And Lower Tongs:

1. 

caution:

  Prior to attaching the Upper and Lower Tongs (parts #46, #47), make sure the 

Spot Welder is disconnected from its electrical power source.

2. 

note: 

 Make sure the Upper and Lower Tongs (parts #46, #47) are clean and not cor-

roded before installing.  If necessary, clean the Tongs with steel wool.

3. 

To attach the Lower Tong

 (part #47) to the Spot Welder, loosen the four Cap Screws 

(part #3) located at the bottom/front of the tool.  

(See Figure a, and assy. diagram.)

4. 

Slide the Lower Tong (part #47) between the Tong Insulator (part #33) and Lower Tong 

Clamp (part #35), and position the Lower Tong so that the Tong Tip (part #48) faces up.

5. 

NOTE:  Check to make sure the Lower Tong (part #47) will align with the Upper Tong 

(part #46) when fully assembled.  

(See Figure B, and assy. diagram.)

6. 

Retighten the four Cap Screws (part #3).

7. 

To attach the Upper Tong

 (part #46) to the Spot Welder, loosen the four Cap Screws 

(parts #3, #11) located at the top/front of the tool.  

(See Figure a, and assy. diagram.)

8. 

Slide the Upper Tong (part #46) between the Tong Top Holder (part #12) and Upper 

Tong Clamp (part #13), and position the Upper Tong so that the Tong Tip (part #48) 

faces down. 

9. 

NOTE:  Check to make sure the Upper Tong (part #46) will align with the Lower Tong 

(part #47) when fully assembled.  

(See Figure B, and assy. diagram.)

Summary of Contents for Welding 45689

Page 1: ...ed 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 manual may not be d...

Page 2: ...s are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not attempt to use this product 5 USE EYE HEARING BREATHING AND HAND PROTECTION Wear an ANSI approved welding helmet goggles with shaded lens...

Page 3: ...s to do the work of larger industrial equipment tools or attachments Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 1 GROUND THIS PRODUCT...

Page 4: ...AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION Use a vise clamps etcetera not provided 9 OVERUSE CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING After continuous use allow the Spot Welder adequate time to cool before the next use 10 BEFORE TRY...

Page 5: ...l 3 To attach the Lower Tong part 47 to the Spot Welder loosen the four Cap Screws part 3 located at the bottom front of the tool See Figure A and Assy Diagram 4 Slide the Lower Tong part 47 between t...

Page 6: ...AP SCREW 3 FIGURE A TONG ALIGNMENT UPPER TONG 46 TONG TIPS 48 LOWER TONG 47 UPPER TONG 46 LOWER TONG 47 TONG TIPS 48 FIGURE B To Attach The Handle To The Spot Welder 1 To attach the Wooden Handle part...

Page 7: ...WASHER HANDLE 17 BOLT 19 HEX NUT 20 HANDLE BRACKET 18 FIGURE C POWER SWITCH 25 25 HEX SCREW 16 FIGURE D To Attach Tong Tips To The Spot Welder 1 Caution Prior to attaching the Tong Tips parts 48 make...

Page 8: ...between the workpieces and no weld can be made To increase the Tong pressure loosen the front Hex Jam Nut part 10 The more the front Hex Jam Nut is loosened the greater the pressure on the Tong Tips...

Page 9: ...the Power Switch to stop the electrical current To Use The Operating Lever 1 Caution Never touch the Upper and Lower Tongs parts 46 47 when weld ing a workpiece Allow the Tong Tips part 48 and the wo...

Page 10: ...n maintenance or cleaning 2 Before each use inspect the general condition of the Spot Welder Inspect switch power plug and cord assembly and extension cord if used for damage Check for loose screws mi...

Page 11: ...S MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT...

Page 12: ...a l u s n I 4 2 1 w o l e b D C B A f o g n i t s i s n o c h c t i w S r e w o P 5 2 1 h c t i w S y l b m e s s A t c a t n o C A 5 2 1 h c t i w S t c a t n o C B 5 2 1 h c t i w S e l g g o T C 5...

Page 13: ...13 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 SKU 45689 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement p...

Page 14: ...enance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or conse quential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not al...

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