Harbor Freight Tools 55525 manual Grounding

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Use only correct gas shielding equipment designed specifically for the type of welding you will do. Maintain this equipment properly.

Always protect gas cylinders from heat, being struck, physical damage, slag, flames, sparks, and arcs.

Always use proper procedures to move cylinders.

17.Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this Welder was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this Welder, and do not use this Welder for a purpose for which it was not intended.

18.WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.

19.WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

20.WARNING! This product, when used for welding and similar applications, pro- duces chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding

NOTE:

This Welder requires the installation of a 3-Prong, 220 VAC, polarized,

twistlock Power Cord Plug (not included).

NEMA configuration # L6-30 or equivalent

The Plug must be installed by a certified electrician.

WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug used with the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

SKU 55525

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

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Contents 220 VAC*DUAL MIG Welder For technical questions or replacement parts, please callContents General Safety Rules Product SpecificationsSave this Manual Work AreaPersonal Safety Electrical SafetyTool USE and Care ServiceIndustrial applications must follow Osha guidelines Specific Safety RulesPage Welding Produces toxic fumes and gasses Cylinders can explode when damagedGrounding Unpacking SymbologyExtension Cords Grounded Tools Tools with Three Prong PlugsFace Shield Assembly Assembly InstructionsTo Install a Wire Spool To Attach The HandleSee Figure E To Route The WireFigure F Exercise Extreme Caution Risk of Fire AND/OR Electric ShockTo Change Wire Settings See Figure GNozzle. See Figure F, previous See Figure H Setting The Gun Polarity For Wire TypeTo Install a Gas Cylinder Before You Begin Welding Operating InstructionsDuty Cycle Duration of Use See Figure KSee Figure L Setting Up The WeldFigure M Holding The Welding TorchHarsgCni ttSe eldW OttomB number is WireTop figures are Voltage On ETPage Weld Diagnosis Weld Penetration Weld Not Adhering ProperlyBend at joint Porosity Excessive SpatterStrike Test When the Weld is Completed Nozzle Inspection, Cleaning, and Replacement INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and CleaningContact Tip Inspection, Cleaning, And Replacement Or more for .030Tips .035 or more for .023 TipsPlease Read the Following Carefully Replacing The Welding Torch LinerWiring Schematic Parts Lists and DiagramsPart Description Qty Parts ListAssembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Wire Feed Mechanism Wire feed motor runs but wire does not feed properly TroubleshootingWire creates a bird’s nest During operation Welding arc not stableWire Feeds, but arc does not ignite Welder does not function when switched onTroubleshooting Weak Arc strengthWarranty Wire Feeds, but Shielding gas does not FlowNozzle Plugged Regulator or cylinder valve closed