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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions 

for future reference. 

SAFETY 

The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover 

all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that 

common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied 

by the operator. Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 

before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in 

serious personal injury.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the 

tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

Do not overreach. 

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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Read and understand all instructions.

 Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury

or property damage.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and

have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.

Do not modify this product in any way. 

Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or

safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product

was designed. 

Hold the Welder securely during use. If it falls while plugged in, severe injury, electric shock, or fire 

may result.

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nspect the work area before each use

. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.

Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas

may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.

Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion

; e.g., in the 

presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. 

Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning on the Welder

Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool.

 Do not allow

children to handle the product. 

This product, when used for welding and similar applications, contains or produces a chemical

known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

Summary of Contents for 55009

Page 1: ...PECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROCEDURES WRITE THE PRODUCT S SERIAL NUMBER ON THE BACK OF THE MANUAL NEAR THE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM OR MONTH AND YEAR OF PURCHASE IF PRODUCT HAS NO NUMBER OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ITEM 55010 55009 FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT 909 628 4900 MON FRI 9AM TO 3PM PST ...

Page 2: ...1 Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury or property damage Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works Do not modify this product in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life o...

Page 3: ...old molten metal or sparks Keep clothing free of grease oil solvents or any flammable substances Wear dry insulating gloves and protective clothing Wear an approved head covering to protect the head and neck Use aprons cape sleeves shoulder covers and bibs designed and approved for welding and cutting procedures When welding cutting overhead or in confined spaces wear flame resistant ear plugs or ...

Page 4: ...ore applying heat Vent closed containers including castings before preheating welding or cutting Do not use the Welder if the switch does not turn it on and off Any welder that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing welders Such preventive safety measures reduce t...

Page 5: ...for more than one welder add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size 6 If using an extension cord outdoors make sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use 7 Make sure the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qual...

Page 6: ...COMPONENTS 5 WOODEN HANDLE UPPER TONG ELECTRODE TIPS SPLATTER GUARD FIXED HANDLE OPERATING HANDLE LOWER TONG FRONT JAM NUT POWER SWITCH ...

Page 7: ... thinner materials a smaller tip diameter is required than when welding thicker materials ELECTRODE TIP ALIGNMENT 1 Correct Tong Electrode Tip alignment is necessary to create a proper weld Check to make sure the Upper Tong 19 is aligned correctly with the Lower Tong 19a and that the Electrode Tips 24 are centered and touch each other exactly prior to welding operation See Figure C 2 To adjust the...

Page 8: ...lock the desired pressure in position 4 Adjusting the Cap Screw at the rear of the Fixed Handle will determine how firmly the Tongs apply pressure to the work piece The farther down the Cap Screw is turned the farther down the Operating Lever will close and the more Tong pressure will be applied Adjust the Cap Screw to allow the Operating Lever to be raised easily after completion of the welding p...

Page 9: ...the Cap Screws NOTE The spot welding time is determined by the thickness of the work pieces the type of metals and the skill of the operator Avoid damage to the Welder by not welding for more than the prescribed duty cycle time This Welder has a 50 duty cycle at rated output 2 5 kVA based on a 10 second time period meaning unit can weld for 5 seconds out of each 10 second time interval without ove...

Page 10: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 9 ...

Page 11: ...TRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIEDAND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has ...

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