10. MAINTENANCE
10.1 MAINTENANCE
Regular inspection and cleaning reduces the necessity
for maintenance operations and will keep your tool in
good working condition.
Warning: Remove the plug from the power supply.
Periodically the welder must be checked as detailed
below.
• Check the torch cable and ground cable connections.
• Clean the contact tip and the gas shroud with an iron
brush. Replace if worn.
• Clean the outside of the welder with a damp cloth.
• Every time the wire spool is replaced:
• Check the alignment, cleanliness and state of wear
of the wire roll.
• Remove any metal powder deposited on the wire
feeder mechanism and then dry with compressed air.
• Occasionally test to ensure the thermal cut-out
device is operating correctly, i.e. weld for an
extended period or on a maximum duty cycle.
• Check the condition of the warning labels.
• Replace any worn parts.
• If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary,
this has to be done by the manufacturer or his agent
to avoid a safety hazard.
The welder must be correctly ventilated during tool
operation. Avoid blocking the air inlets and vacuum the
ventilation slots regularly.
Do not use solvents or fuels to clean the product. When
not in use, store the product in a safe, dry place.
11. WARRANTY
11.1 WARRANTY
Draper tools have been carefully tested and inspected
before shipment and are guaranteed to be free from
defective materials and workmanship.
Should the tool develop a fault, please return the
complete tool to your nearest distributor or contact:
Draper Tools Limited, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh,
Hampshire, SO53 1YF. England.
Telephone Sales Desk: +44 (0)23 8049 4333 or:
Product He44 (0)23 8049 4344.
A proof of purchase must be provided.
If upon inspection it is found that the fault occurring is
due to defective materials or workmanship, repairs will
be carried out free of charge. This warranty period
covering labour is 12 months from the date of purchase
except where tools are hired out when the warranty
period is 90 days from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not apply to any consumable parts, any
type of battery or normal wear and tear, nor does it cover
any damage caused by misuse, careless or unsafe
handling, alterations, accidents, or repairs attempted or
made by any personnel other than the authorised Draper
warranty repair agent.
Note: If the tool is found not to be within the terms of
warranty, repairs and carriage charges will be quoted
and made accordingly.
This warranty applies in lieu of any other warranty
expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not
authorised.
Your Draper warranty is not effective unless you can
produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify
your proof of purchase within the warranty period.
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9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power supply socket.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REQUIRED ACTION
Electric arc turned off.
Poor contact between earth
clamp and part to be welded.
Tighten the pliers and check them,
remove paint and rust.
Short circuit between current
nozzle and gas supply pipe.
Clean or replace the current and gas
nozzle, remove dirt, paint and rust.
Too loose current nozzle.
Tighten the current nozzle firmly.
Porous welded joint.
No gas, too little gas or wrong
gas.
Secure or replace the gas supply (higher
volume).
Welder suddenly stops
working after longer
operation.
Welder has overheated due to
too long use and the thermal
protection has activated.
Let the welder cool down.
IMPORTANT: Please note all repairs/service should be carried out by a qualified person.
