8785081
200A AC/DC Dial Control TIG Welder 202KE
V4.2
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For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
DISPOSAL
Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facility.
Contact your local municipality for a list of disposal facilities or by-laws for
electronic devices, batteries, oil or other toxic liquids.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not function
properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician
service the tool.
ARC (STICK) WELDING
Problem(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Suggested Solution(s)
No arc.
1. Incomplete welding
circuit.
2. Wrong mode selected.
3. No power supply.
1. Check earth lead is connected.
Check all cable connections.
2. Check that DC TIG (M) is selected.
3. Check that the machine is switched
on and has a power supply.
Porosity − small
cavities or holes
resulting from gas
pockets in weld
metal.
1. Arc length too long.
2. Workpiece dirty,
contaminated or
moisture.
3. Damp electrodes.
1. Shorten the arc length.
2. Remove moisture and materials like
paint, grease, oil and dirt, including
mill scale from base metal.
3. Use only dry electrodes.
Excessive spatter. 1. Amperage too high.
2. Arc length too long.
1. Decrease the amperage or choose a
larger electrode.
2. Shorten the arc length.
Weld sits on top,
lack of fusion.
1. Insufficient heat input.
2. Workpiece dirty,
contaminated or
moisture.
3. Poor welding technique.
1. Increase the amperage or choose a
larger electrode.
2. Remove moisture and materials like
paint, grease, oil and dirt, including
mill scale from base metal.
3. Use the correct welding technique
or seek assistance for the correct
technique.
