Harbor Freight Tools 45689 operating instructions Operating Instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the Assembly Dia- gram on page 13 of this manual.

To Adjust The Tong And Operating Lever Pressure:

1.Caution: Prior to adjusting the Tongs (parts #46, #47) and Operating Lever (part #5) pressure, make sure the Spot Welder is disconnected from its electrical supply source.

2.NOTE: Excessive Tong (parts #46, #47) can damage the Tong Tips (part #48). Do not use the Tongs as a clamp or vice to hold the workpieces together. If the workpieces to be welded do not make good contact at the point of the intended weld, clamp the work- pieces together to provide good contact between the surfaces. (See Figures A, and

Assy. Diagram.)

3.The Tongs (parts #46, #47) pressure is adjustable, and should be checked and/or set before operation. Correct Tong pressure is necessary to create a proper weld and to prevent damage to the Tong Tips (part #48). (See Figures A, F, and Assy. Diagram.)

4.If the Tongs (parts #46, #47) pressure is too weak, and the workpieces are loose when the Tongs close severe arcing will occur between the workpieces and no weld can be made. To increase the Tong pressure, loosen the front Hex Jam Nut (part #10). The more the front Hex Jam Nut is loosened, the greater the pressure on the Tong Tips (part #48) when the Operating Lever (part #5) is closed. Next, turn the rear Hex Jam Nut toward the Top Tong Clamp (part #13) to lock the desired pressure in position. (See

Figures A, F, and Assy. Diagram.)

5.If the Tongs (parts #46, #47) pressure is too strong, the weld nugget will dimple, and material will splash out around the nugget area. To decrease the Tong pressure, loosen the rear Hex Jam Nut (part #10) and turn the front Hex Jam Nut (part #10) to- ward the Top Tong Clamp (part #13) to lock the desired pressure in position. (See Fig- ures A, F, and Assy. Diagram.)

6.The farther down the Cap Screw (part #3) is turned, the farther down the Operating Le- ver (part #5) will close. Adjusting the Cap Screw will determine if the Tongs (parts #46, #47) clamp down on the material, or just pull up tight. Adjust the Cap Screw to allow the Operating Lever to be raised easily after the weld has been completed. (See Figures

A, F, and Assy. Diagram.)

7.To adjust the pressure required to push down the Operating Lever (part #5), turn the Hex Nut (part #20) located on each side of the Front Housing (part #28) clockwise or counterclockwise. (See Figures A, F, and Assy. Diagram.)

 

 

REV 10g

SKU 45689

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents Spot Welder General Safety Warnings and Precautions Save this ManualSpecific Product Warnings and Precautions Figures A, B, E, and Assy. Diagram To Attach The Upper And Lower Tongs Assembly InstructionsUnpacking Retighten the four Cap Screws parts #3, #11 To Attach The Handle To The Spot WelderFigure C To Attach Tong Tips To The Spot WelderTo Adjust The Tong And Operating Lever Pressure Operating InstructionsTo Use The Power Switch To Use The Operating LeverFor technical questions, please call Please Read the Following Carefully Parts List Assembly Diagram Limited 1 Year / 90 day warranty Mission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 800