TROUBLESHOO
TING
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MIG/FLUX-CORE WIRE FEED WELDER KIT 058-8195-2
Troubleshooting
The following chart lists common issues and solutions. Please read it carefully and follow all
instructions closely.
WARNING!
Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.
•
If any of the following symptoms appears while the welder is in use, turn it off
and disconnect it from the power supply immediately. Failure to heed this
warning will result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
•
Repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician only.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The welder does not
work when the main
switch is turned on.
1. No power input.
2. Power cord or power plug is
broken.
3. Main switch is broken.
4. Transformer is broken.
1. Check the circuit or fuse of the power supply.
2. Replace the power cord.
3. Replace the main switch.
4. Replace the transformer.
The welder does not
weld.
1. Incorrect power input.
2. Inadequate current at the output.
3. Poor connection of output cable.
4. Dirty surfaces.
5. Wrong welding wire.
1. Check the power source.
2. Check for proper grounding to the workpiece.
3. Check the output connection.
4. Clean the surfaces.
5. Use the correct wire.
If the problem persists, send it for servicing or
return back to the store.
Blown fuse or
tripped circuit
breaker.
Inadequate fuse or circuit breaker.
Check whether the fuse in power supply is 20 A.
If the problem persists, send it for servicing or
return back to the store.
Arc is hard to start.
1. Wrong welding wire.
2. Base metal not grounded
properly.
1. Use the correct wire.
2. Make sure the connection is good.
If the problem persists, send it for servicing or
return back to the store.
