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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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2018 OEMTOOLS
™
120V SPOT WELDER
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
:
Unplug the Spot Welder prior to performing
maintenance.
WARNING
:
DO NOT disassemble. There are no
serviceable parts within the Spot Welder casing.
1. After each use, wipe external surfaces with a dry,
clean cloth.
2. Inspect Electrode Tips for deformation and build-up.
Dress accordingly (Refer to directions on page 4-5.)
3. Inspect the Power Cord for any damage.
4. Any maintenance outside of the basic instructions/
adjustments described in this manual should be
performed by a qualified professional.
STORAGE
WARNING
:
Always unplug before placing into storage.
1. Store the Welder in an upright position and in a clean, dry
area. DO NOT store near flammable items or open flames.
DISPOSAL
1. At the end of the useful life of the OEMTOOLS
™
120V
Spot Welder, dispose of the components in accordance
with all federal, state and local regulations.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Weak weld or
extended contact
needed to
create weld
Coating on workpieces
Sand workpieces, remove coatings
Tongs have deformed or acquired build-up
Dress or replace tips
Material is too thick
Workpieces (combined) cannot exceed welding capacity,
see specifications (page 2)
Poor contact
See page 5 for pressure adjustment instructions
Burning holes
through
workpiece(s)
Tongs are misaligned causing irregular heating
See page 5 for realignment instructions
Weld time is too long
Shorten contact period
Electrode tips deformed or acquired build-up
Dress or replace tips
Molten material
pushed
out from
weld point
Tong pressure too strong
See page 5 for pressure adjustment instructions
Welding time is too long
Shorten contact period
Tongs not aligned correctly causing irregular heating
See page 5 for realignment instructions
Tips arcing on material
Tong pressure too weak
See page 5 for pressure adjustment instructions
Tips are misaligned
See page 5 for realignment instructions
Electrode tips deformed or acquired build-up
Dress or replace tips
Electrode Tips overheating
Tong pressure too weak
See page 5 for pressure adjustment instructions
Weld time too long
Shorten contact period
Material is too thick
Workpieces (combined) cannot exceed welding capacity,
see specifications (page 2)
Welder does not operate when
the operating lever is lowered
Check input connection
Connect to a 120V AC outlet
Check supply fuse
Turn on/replace fuse