Lincoln Electric 400FM, 300FM manual Troubleshooting

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E-3

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

E-3

 

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed througout this manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEMS

POSSIBLE CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

 

(SYMPTOMS)

COURSE OF ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION PROBLEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Poor arc striking with sticking or

A. Improper procedures or tech-

A. See “Gas Metal Arc Welding

“blast-offs”, weld porosity, narrow

niques.

Guide” (GS-100).

and ropy looking bead, or elec-

 

 

 

trode stubbing into plate while

B. Improper gas shielding.

B. Clean gas nozzle. Make certain

welding.

 

that gas diffuser is not restricted.

 

 

 

Make certain that gas cylinder is

 

 

 

not empty or turned off. Make

 

 

 

certain gas solenoid valve is

 

 

 

operating and gas flow rate is

 

 

 

proper.

 

 

 

Remove gun liner and check

 

 

 

rubber seal for any sign of de-

 

 

 

terioration or damage. Be sure

 

 

 

set screw in brass connector is

 

 

 

in place and tightened against

 

 

 

the liner bushing.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Tip seizes in diffuser.

A. Tip overheating due to prolonged

A. Do not exceed current and duty

 

 

or excessive high current and/or

cycle rating of gun.

 

 

duty cycle welding.

 

 

 

 

 

A light application of high tem-

 

 

 

perature antiseize lubricant (such

 

 

 

as Lincoln E2067 Graphite

 

 

 

Grease) may be applied to tip

 

 

 

threads.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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