Harbor Freight Tools 98871 operating instructions Follow Duty Cycle, Unplug the Power Cord

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Note: If Welder is used too long, the amber Overload Indicator (22) will light and the Welder Gun will shut off until the welder cools. If this happens, rest the Gun on an electrically non-conductive, heat-resistant surface, such as a concrete slab, well clear of the ground clamp. Wait about

8-10 minutes with the Power Switch ON for the welder to cool. When the welder can be used again, use shorter welding periods and longer rest periods to help prevent needless wear.

6

minOn

7

8

9

mAxOFF

10

eed

p Flux wire welder

Gun

concrete slab

(or other heat-proof,

non-conductive

surface)

Safety

7.After welding the test weld on a piece of scrap for a few seconds, stop, and check your progress. Clean, then compare your weld’s appearance with the diagrams and descriptions in the Welding Tips section starting on the next page. After making any necessary adjustments, continue to weld while carefully following the duty cycle guidelines as explained on page 16.

After practice welding for a few seconds, STOP and examine your weld using the guidelines starting on the next page.

Follow Duty Cycle!

up to 2-1/2 minutes

up to 4-1/2 minutes

welding on MAX setting

welding on MIN setting

Setup

Basic Welding

Hold

Gun 8. When the weld is complete, lift the Gun Clear

and welding wire clearly away from any grounded object, and turn the Power Switch off.

 

Gun

9. Set the Gun down on a heat-proof,

 

electrically non-conductive surface.

concrete slab

Unplug the Power Cord.

(or other heat-proof,

 

non-conductive

 

surface)

6

minOn

7

8

9

mAxOFF

10

d Speed

Amp Flux wire welder

120 V~

60 Hz

Welding Tips

Service

SKU 98871

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

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Contents For technical questions or replacement parts, please call Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips ServiceFor technical questions, please call General Safety WarningsSave This Manual Ty Safe TupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elW Ec ServiMany 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 Unpacking SpecificationsBasic Tips SafetySetup Welding Welding ServiceTurn the welder OFF and unplug it before proceeding Wire Spool 27 InstallationTy Safe TupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elWSKU For technical questions, please call Setup Basic WeldingWelding Tips Service Wasting wireArm Turn the welder OFF Safety Setup Basic Welding TipsTupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elW Ec Servi Basic WeldingBasic Welding Welding Tips Service Safety SetupControl Panel Layout Duty Cycle Duration of Use Weld Settings Chart Material Thickness SteelTy Safe TupeS ingd El c W Basi Tipsingd elWThen plug the Welder into a dedicated Setting Up The WeldDrag Angle Basic Welding TechniqueStickout Follow Duty Cycle Unplug the Power CordElW Cleaning the WeldWelding Tips SafeWorkpiece Heat Control / Weld Penetration Example Weld DiagramsSafety Setup Basic Welding Weld DiagnosisEl c W Basi Weld ProblemsElW Ec Servi Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Service Nozzle 3 Inspection Cleaning, and Replacement ServiceContact Tip 2b Inspection Cleaning, and Replacement Wire feed motor runs but wire does not feed properly TroubleshootingWire creates a bird’s nest during operation Never use another type or size fuse TroubleshootingFaulty or improperly connected Trigger 1c Internal fuse blownImproperly sized or excessively worn Contact Tip 2b Power switch 7a does not light when switched onWire Feeds, but arc does not ignite Possible Causes and Solutions Improper ground connectionWelding arc not stable Weak Arc strengthWiring Schematic Parts Lists and DiagramsPart Description ’ty Parts ListAssembly Diagram Record Product’s Serial Number Here Detail of PartLimited 1 Year / 90 day Warranty

98871 specifications

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