Harbor Freight Tools 55167 operating instructions Contents

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Contents
Specifications	3
General Safety Rules	3
Specific Safety Rules	5
Grounding	8
Symbology	10
Unpacking	11
Assembly	11
Installing the Wire Reel	12
Changing Wire feed roller	13
Trigger Switch Replacement	14
Operation	15
Before You Start Welding	15
Duty Cycle (Duration of Use)	15
Setting Up The Weld	16
Holding The Torch	17
Weld Settings Chart	18
Weld Diagnosis	19
Maintenance	21
Nozzle Inspection, Cleaning, and Replacement	21
Contact Tip Inspection, Cleaning, and Replacement	21
Parts Lists and Diagrams	22
Wiring Schematic	22
Parts List	23
Assembly Diagram	24
Troubleshooting	26

	SKU 55167	For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353;	Page
		Troubleshooting section at end of manual.

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Contents For technical questions and replacement parts, please call WelderContents Save This Manual SpecificationsGeneral Safety Rules Work AreaTool Use and Care Electrical SafetyPersonal Safety Service Specific Safety RulesPage Inhalation Hazard Welding Produces toxic fumes and gassesGrounded Tools Tools With Three Prong Plugs Plug and OutletSee Figure C, next Double Insulated Tools Tools With Two Prong PlugsProng Plug and Outlet Outlets for 2-Prong Plug See Figure CFigure C Assembly UnpackingInstalling the Wire Reel Wire Feed Roller Bracket Screws 45 Washers Trigger Switch Replacement Operation Before You Start WeldingDo not Switch the Current While Welding Holding The Torch HartC EttingsS eldW Material Thickness Steel Bend at joint Weld Diagnosis Weld PenetrationWeld Not Adhering Properly Inaccurate welding Porosity Crooked/wavy beadExcessive Spatter Maintenance Parts Lists and Diagrams Wiring SchematicPlease Read the Following Carefully Assembly Diagram Page Wire creates a bird’s nest During operation TroubleshootingWire feed motor runs butwire does not feed properly Welding arc not stableFaulty or improperly connected Trigger Switch 1c Power switch 7a does not light when switched onTroubleshooting Internal fuse blownWire Feeds, but arc does not ignite Weak Arc strength