Harbor Freight Tools 55167 operating instructions Unpacking, Assembly

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Unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included: Flux Wire Welder, Shade #10 Face Shield (38), Torch (1), Ground Cable (33), Wire Brush / Hammer (39), Power Cord (32), Wire Spool, Spare Welding Tip, and Contact Tip Wrench (43).

This unit is packed with a protective light film of oil, wipe the unit of with a clean rag prior to assembly.

If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

Assembly

1.Attach the Handle (30) to the Cover (31) using screw (29) inserted from the Handle top-rear. Refer to the photo at the top of the next page, and the Assembly Diagram on page 24.

2.Attach the Cover Locking Spring (8) to the front of the Base Frame (14) using the supplied Machine Screw (42), Washer (40), and Nut (41).

3.Attach the handle to the Face Shield (38) by lining up the two rectangular tabs on the handle with the corresponding holes in the face shield and

1)pressing it upwards

and then

2)pressing it forward from the back, locking the round tab in place.

See numbered steps in illustration to the right.

Round

Tab

Handle

Face

Shield

SKU 55167

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

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Troubleshooting section at end of manual.

 

 

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