Harbor Freight Tools 98870 Installing the Electrode Handle, Installing Electrode Handle

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Installing the Electrode Handle

Figure 3. Installing the

Electrode Handle

1.Locate the ELECTRODE CABLE (5), as shown in the parts diagram, and the Elec- trode Handle as shown in figure 3, Step 1 above.

. Slide the Handle Grip off the Electrode Handle, as shown in Step 2 above.

3.Insert the ELECTRODE CABLE (5) through the Handle Grip, and attach to the Elec- trode Handle as shown in Step 3 above. Note: You must place bare end of ELEC-

TRODE CABLE wire into opening in end of Electrode Handle, then by tightening the Screw, tighten the Clamping Plate onto the bare end of the ELECTRODE CABLE, clamping it securely into place.

4.With the ELECTRODE CABLE secured into the Electrode Handle, slide the Handle

Grip over the wire connection, as shown in Step 4 above. Tighten the Handle Grip securely in place by tightening the screw in the base of the Handle Grip, as shown.

WARNING! Never use your welder if the Insulating Handle Grips are not in good condition

and securely in place. Dangerous potentially fatal shocks can result from improper handle insulation.

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98870 specifications

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