Harbor Freight Tools 55167 Specifications, General Safety Rules, Save This Manual, Work Area

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Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

Welding Current

63 ~ 68 amps; High setting: 79 ~ 90 amps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Duty Cycle

10% at 80 amps; 18% at 60 amps

 

 

(See explanation of Duty Cycle on page 15.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Consumption

120 VAC, 24 amps peak, single phase

 

 

Should be connected to a 20 amp minimum dedicated circuit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat Control

2 settings

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ground Cable

6 AWG, 6 foot

 

 

 

 

 

 

Torch Power Cable

8 AWG, 6 foot

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Cord

3-wire, 14 AWG, UL listed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welder Tip

Included tips will accept 0.030” flux core wire

 

 

(0.9 mm tips, to account for thermal expansion of the wire)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire Size

0.030” flux core wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire Spool Size

4” diameter/ 2 lb. spool

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall Dimensions

14-1/2 (L) x 8-1/2 (W) x 15-1/2 (H) inches

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

34.45 lb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spare Welder Tip 0.9mm (for .030” wire)

 

 

Accessories

Welding Face Shield

 

 

 

 

Wire Brush / Hammer combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

General Safety Rules

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

1.Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

2.Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3.Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

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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Contents Welder For technical questions and replacement parts, please callContents Work Area SpecificationsGeneral Safety Rules Save This ManualElectrical Safety Personal SafetyTool Use and Care Specific Safety Rules ServicePage Welding Produces toxic fumes and gasses Inhalation HazardPlug and Outlet Grounded Tools Tools With Three Prong PlugsSee Figure C Double Insulated Tools Tools With Two Prong PlugsProng Plug and Outlet Outlets for 2-Prong Plug See Figure C, nextFigure C Unpacking AssemblyInstalling the Wire Reel Wire Feed Roller Bracket Screws 45 Washers Trigger Switch Replacement Before You Start Welding OperationDo not Switch the Current While Welding Holding The Torch HartC EttingsS eldW Material Thickness Steel Weld Diagnosis Weld Penetration Weld Not Adhering ProperlyBend at joint Porosity Crooked/wavy bead Excessive SpatterInaccurate welding Maintenance Wiring Schematic Parts Lists and DiagramsPlease Read the Following Carefully Assembly Diagram Page Welding arc not stable TroubleshootingWire feed motor runs butwire does not feed properly Wire creates a bird’s nest During operationInternal fuse blown Power switch 7a does not light when switched onTroubleshooting Faulty or improperly connected Trigger Switch 1cWeak Arc strength Wire Feeds, but arc does not ignite