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TROUBLESHOOTING
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE SECTION. SERVICE AND
REPAIR SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL FOR
YOUR
SAFE,
PLEASE
OBSERVE
ALL
SAFETY
INFORMATION
THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL.
HOW TO USE THE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you locate and repair possible machine
malfunctions. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).
Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMPTOMS)”. This column describes possible
symptoms that the machine may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that the
machine is exhibiting.
Step 2. POSSIBLE CAUSE.
The second column labeled “POSSIBLE CAUSE” lists the obvious external possibilities that may
contribute to the machine symptom.
Step 3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
This column provides a course of action for the Possible Cause.
If you do not understand or are unable to perform the Recommended Course of Action safely,
contact your dealer.
COMMON PROBLEMS
BLACK WELDING SPOT
It might have been caused by an over-oxidized welding spot. Please make sure there is
sufficient gas flow. Make sure that the valve of Argon Tank has been opened with enough gas
pressure. If the pressure is lower than 0.5MPa, then it is necessary to refill the cylinder.
ARC CANNOT BE STARTED OR DISCONTINUOUS ARC
1.
Make sure the Tungsten Electrode is the right type for your welding material.
2.
Tungsten tip should be sharpened for non-aluminum welding and should be formed to a ball
shape for aluminum welding.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
can be fatal
Service and Repair should only be performed by a Trained Personnel. Have a qualified
electrician install and service this equipment.
