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Section 4
Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE:
CAUSE/SOLUTION
Machine will not toggle from cut/ TIG/
MMA
Wires to switch have uncoupled. Contact
Everlast Support
Machine runs, but will not weld in either
mode.
Check for good ground. Make sure
ground cable and TIG Torch is securely
fastened to lug and receptacle. Check
that the switch is correctly selected for
TIG or MMA.
Machine welds, but displays will not il-
luminate.
Check machine fuse. Contact Everlast
Support for further remedy.
Tungsten is rapidly consumed.
Inadequate gas flow. Too small of tung-
sten. Wrong shielding gas. Use only Ar.
Using green tungsten. Use red or other.
Tungsten is contaminated.
Tungsten is dipping into weld. Check and
adjust stick out to minimum 1/8 inch.
Tungsten is melting. Reduce amperage
or increase tungsten size.
Porosity of the weld. Discolored weld
color. Tungsten is discolored.
Low flow rate of shielding gas. Too short
of post flow period. Wrong TIG cup size.
Possible gas leaks internally or externally
due to loose fittings. Base metal is con-
taminated with dirt or grease.
Weld quality is poor. Weld is dirty/
oxidized.
Eliminate drafts. Check if there is suffi-
cient shielding gas left in tank. Check
gas flow. Adjust for higher flow of gas.
Listen for audible click of gas solenoid. If
no click or no gas flow is heard, contact
Everlast Support.
Will not operate in MMA.
Check that MMA has been selected.
Make sure cables are securely in lugs.
Make sure of good ground.
Weld quality is poor in MMA.
Check and adjust settings. Adjust polar-
ity settings per electrode manufacturer.
Over current LED illuminates.
Duty cycle exceeded. Allow machine to
cool. Make sure fan is not blocked.
Unstable Arc.
Poorly ground or shaped tungsten. Re-
grind to proper point.
Other issues.
Contact Everlast support.
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