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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual | ||
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| PROBLEMS | POSSIBLE | RECOMMENDED |
| (SYMPTOMS) | CAUSE | COURSE OF ACTION |
OUTPUT PROBLEMS
Output current reduced significantly | 1. | Input power to machine doesnʼt |
when AC Balance control knob is set |
| have sufficient capacity. Try |
near or at max. penetration or when |
| changing Input power to a suffi- |
Output control is set near or at full |
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output. |
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| 2. Machine is powered from an | |
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| engine generator or an engine |
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| welder. If welding at high currents |
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| are needed, try powering machine |
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| from electricity grid instead of |
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| engine generator. |
| 3. | Set AC Balance control at Auto |
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| Balance position. |
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The machine does not have output | 1. | Check the electrode cable and |
in the Stick mode. The machine |
| holder for loose or faulty connec- |
operates correctly in the TIG mode. |
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Machine welds at a very low output | 1. | If welding in the TIG mode the |
regardless of the current control set- |
| remote control device may be |
ting. |
| defective. |
| 2. | Make certain the input line voltage |
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| nect configuration. |
| 3. | Check the welding cables and/or |
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| torch for loose or faulty connec- |
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The machine welds at a very high | 1. | If welding in the TIG mode the |
output regardless of the current con- |
| remote control device may be |
trol setting. |
| defective. |
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If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists, Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.