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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR | ||
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Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.
PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE AREAS OF | RECOMMENDED |
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(SYMPTOMS) | MISADJUSTMENT(S) | COURSE OF ACTION |
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The welding arc is “cold” or weld | 1. The weld boost circuit breaker | 1. Perform the Engine | RPM |
performance is poor. Engine | may have tripped. This circuit | adjustment procedure. |
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operates normally and auxiliary | breaker is a small button on the | 2. The brushes and slip rings | |
output is normal. | bottom of the control box, not | ||
| far from the positive weld output | may be worn or faulty. Perform | |
| the brush and slip | ring | |
| terminal. | ||
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2.Check the weld cables,
electrode holder, and work 3. Perform the battery and
clamp. Try welding with a | charging system tests. |
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known good set of short, 4. Perform the weld boost | |
adequately sized cables. | circuit tests. |
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3.The battery may be low or defective.
4.The welding electrode may be wet or contaminated. Try using a fresh dry welding electrode.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call