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TROUBLE:
CAUSE/SOLUTION
Machine will not turn on
Check cords and wiring in the plug. Check circuit
breaker. Contact Everlast Technical Support to
check and replace main unit fuse.
Machine runs, but will not weld and/or
Red LED is on.
Check for sound work clamp connection. Make
sure work/Torch cable is securely fastened to
DINSE connector. Check circuits for over/under
voltage. Dirty power from generator. Internal fault
or incorrect wiring. (LED does not have to be lit if it
is incorrectly wired). Check wiring in plug/
receptacle if unit switches on but produces light
spark or no spark.
Reset main power switch if overcurrent light is on
after cool down period. Contact Technical Support if
if light is still on after checking/correcting the issue.
Arc has difficulty establishing, weld-
ing rod sticking
Wet welding rods. Too low of amperage. Too high
of amperage. Use fresh rods. Adjust amps. Wrong
polarity. Hot start/Arc force too low.
Welding rod is rapidly consumed.
Too small of welding rod. Too high of amperage
setting. Wrong polarity.
Porosity of the Weld. Discolored
weld color. Too much spatter.
Too much arc force control. Too long of arc length.
Too high of amps.
Weld quality is poor, Cold lapped
weld, unstable arc.
Clean paint/rust from weld. Make sure work clamp
has good contact. Too low of amps
LED illuminates yellow/green. Ma-
chine runs, but no weld power.
Duty cycle exceeded. Allow machine to cool. Re-
set main power switch after full cool down period.
Make sure fan is not blocked. Cycle power switch
after 10
-
15 minutes of cooling.
Slight whine or squeal to arc.
Normal. Sound may vary.
Circuit breaker trips. Internal Fuse
blown.
Wiring fault. Too small of wire or circuit breaker.
Welder internal short. Contact Everlast Technical
Support before resuming use.
Trouble shooting
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