Harbor Freight Tools 98871 operating instructions Ty Safe, Wire Spool 27 Installation

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Wire Spool (27) Installation

1.Turn the welder OFF and unplug it before proceeding.

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2.Press in the Cover Latch (8) on the front of the handle, then open the Cover (31).

3.Remove the Wing Nut (25) and the Spool Retaining Nut (26). If replacing a Spool, remove the old Spool and all remaining wire from the liners.

4.Make sure the Spool Spring (24) is in place on the Spool Spindle (28).

Place the new flux core Wire Spool over the Spool Spindle (28) and on top of the Spool Spring (24) as illustrated.

To prevent wire feed problems, set the Spool so that it will unwind counterclockwise.

Cover (31)

Cover

Latch (8)

Wire

Spool

(27)

Wing Nut (25) Spool Retaining Nut (26)

Wire Spool (27)

Spool Spring (24)

Spool Spindle (28)

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5.Secure Spool in place with the Spool

Retaining Nut (26), then the Wing Nut (25).

 

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SKU 98871

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Contents Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Service For technical questions or replacement parts, please callTy Safe TupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elW Ec Servi General Safety WarningsSave This Manual For technical questions, please callMany accidents are caused by poorly maintained welders Ty Safe TupeS ingd el c W Basi Welder Safety WarningsTipsingd elW Ec Servi Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Service Grounding Grounded Welders SymbologyExtension Cords Specifications UnpackingWelding Service SafetySetup Welding Basic TipsTupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elW Wire Spool 27 InstallationTy Safe Turn the welder OFF and unplug it before proceedingWasting wire Setup Basic WeldingWelding Tips Service SKU For technical questions, please callArm Safety Setup Basic Welding Tips Turn the welder OFFBasic Welding TupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elW Ec ServiBasic Welding Welding Tips Service Safety SetupControl Panel Layout El c W Basi Tipsingd elW Weld Settings Chart Material Thickness SteelTy Safe TupeS ingd Duty Cycle Duration of UseSetting Up The Weld Then plug the Welder into a dedicatedDrag Angle Basic Welding TechniqueStickout Unplug the Power Cord Follow Duty CycleSafe Cleaning the WeldWelding Tips ElWWeld Diagnosis Example Weld DiagramsSafety Setup Basic Welding Workpiece Heat Control / Weld PenetrationEl c W Basi Weld ProblemsElW Ec Servi Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Service Service Nozzle 3 Inspection Cleaning, and ReplacementContact Tip 2b Inspection Cleaning, and Replacement Wire feed motor runs but wire does not feed properly TroubleshootingWire creates a bird’s nest during operation Internal fuse blown TroubleshootingFaulty or improperly connected Trigger 1c Never use another type or size fusePossible Causes and Solutions Improper ground connection Power switch 7a does not light when switched onWire Feeds, but arc does not ignite Improperly sized or excessively worn Contact Tip 2bWeak Arc strength Welding arc not stableParts Lists and Diagrams Wiring SchematicParts List Part Description ’tyAssembly Diagram Detail of Part Record Product’s Serial Number HereLimited 1 Year / 90 day Warranty

98871 specifications

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