Lincoln Electric IM610-A manual Welding Problems

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE AREAS OF

RECOMMENDED

(SYMPTOMS)

MISADJUSTMENT(S)

COURSE OF ACTION

WELDING PROBLEMS

Arc is unstable – Poor starting

1. Check for correct input voltage

to machine – 208 or 230 VAC.

Check for proper electrode

polarity for process.

Check gun tip for wear or dam-

Contact your local Lincoln

age – Replace.

Authorized Field Service Facility.

Check for proper gas and flow

rate for process.

Check work cable for loose or

faulty connections.

Check gun for damage or

breaks.

Check wire feed to assure

smooth wire feeding (check

brake adjustment).

CAUTION

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to Perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.

SP-125 PLUS

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Contents SP-175 Plus California Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a LʼArc Précautions DE SûretéPlease Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately Thank YouTable of Contents Installation Identify and Locate Components Safety PrecautionsRead entire installation section before starting InstallationStacking Work Clamp InstallationWork Cable Installation Select Suitable LocationConnecting Gun Cable to the SP-175 Plus GUN InstallationGAS Connection Input Connections Gas Solenoid Inlet Fitting Power Input CableElectrical Input Connection for Rated Output Line Cord ConnectionVolt Input Connection Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Observe all safety information throughout this manualOperation Fumes and Gases can be dangerousWelding Capability Controls and SettingsDesign Features Advantages General DescriptionWelding Operations Wire LoadingSequence of Operation Wire Threading Friction Brake AdjustmentsMaking a Weld Shielding GasCleaning Tip And Nozzle Changing Machine Over to Feed Other Wire SizesProcess Guidelines Thermal Protection Wire Feed Overload ProtectionOverload Protection Output OverloadSELF-SHIELDED Fcaw Welding ARC Learning to WeldLearning to Weld ARC-WELDING CircuitProcess Selection Gmaw MIG Welding ARCFor Gmaw MIG Process Butt Welds Common MetalsJoint Types and Positions For Fcaw Innershield ProcessPenetration Welding In The Vertical PositionFillet Welds Correct Welding Position Machine SET UP for the SELF-SHIELDED Fcaw ProcessWelding Techniques for the Self Shielded Fcaw Process Vertical-down WeldingCorrect Welding Speed Correct Electrical Stickout ESOPractice Helpful HintsWelding Techniques for the Gmaw MIG Process Machine SET UP for the Gmaw MIG ProcessFigure B.24 To Eliminate Stubbing* in order of importance Troubleshooting WeldsTo Correct Poor Penetration in order of impor- tance To Eliminate a Ropy Convex Bead in order of importanceProper Gun Handling Application Chart K586-1 Deluxe Adjustable Gas Regulator Hose Kit AccessoriesOptional Accessories K1799-1 Argon-Mixed Gas Adjustable Regulator and Hose KitInnershield Fcaw Conversion Replacement PartsRoutine and Periodic MAINTE- Nance MaintenanceMaintenance Safety Precautions Items Requiring no MaintenanceContact Tip Cable Liner Drive Roll GUN and Cable MaintenanceConfiguration of Components in Wire Feeding System For Magnum 100L GUNChanging Drive Roll Changing the Contact TIPRoll onto the drive shaft SP-175 Plus Liner trim length Changing LinerFigure D.3 SP-125 Plus GUN Handle PartsHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingRecommended Course of Action Problems Possible Areas Symptoms MisadjustmentsGAS Flow Problems Welding Problems SP-175 Plus Wiring Diagram Code Wiring DiagramsPage $700.00 How To Read Shop DrawingsNew Lessons in Arc Welding Need Welding Training?Precaucion Warnung