Chicago Electric 68887 manual Table of Contents, General Safety

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SAFETY

SETUP

BASIC WELDING

Table of Contents

Safety

2

Welding Tips

18

Specifications

7

Maintenance

22

Setup

7

Parts Lists and Diagrams

26

Basic Welding

12

Warranty

28

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

General Safety

PROTECT yourself and others. Read and understand this information.

WELDING TIPS

MAINTENANCE

1.Before use, read and understand manufacturer′s instructions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS′s), employer′s safety practices, and ANSI Z49.1.

2.Keep out of reach of children.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating.

3.Place the welder on a stable location before use. If it falls while plugged in, severe injury,

electric shock, or fire may result.

4.Do not overreach.

Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

5.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a welder.

Do not use a welder while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating welders may result in serious personal injury.

6.Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning on the Welder.

7.Never leave the Welder unattended while energized. Turn power off if you have to leave.

8.The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

9.This product, when used for welding and similar applications, contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

10.Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

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SKU 68887

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Contents Page Table of Contents General SafetySafety Fume and Gas SafetyArc Ray Safety Fumes and Gases can be hazardous to your healthSafety Setup Electrical SafetyFire Safety Welding Welding Tips MaintenanceMaintenance Welder use and careGrounded Welders Tips MaintenanceSymbology Extension CordsSetup Cover AssemblySpecifications To Prevent Serious Injury from Accidental OperationSpindle Wire Spool InstallationSetup Basic Welding Basic Welding Welding Tips Maintenance Hold WireGun Welding Wire For technical questions, please call Wire Liner may come out with the weldingWire, this is normal, just push the Wire Liner Back into the GunTurn the Welder to OFF Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips MaintenanceIncrementally Increase tension Until Wire bends Gun Nozzle Contact TipTo Prevent Serious INJURY, Fire and Burns Basic WeldingTo Prevent Serious Injury Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Maintenance Control Panel LayoutDuty Cycle Duration of Use Weld Settings ChartWire size and material thickness Gun Concrete slabSetting Up The Weld WeldingSafety Basic Welding TechniqueUp to 2 minutes welding At rated output Hold GUN ClearWelding Tips Cleaning the WeldStrike Test Weld Diagnosis Example Weld DiagramsWorkpiece Heat Control / Weld Penetration To CorrectPenetration Workpiece Heat Control Weld ProblemsPossible Causes and Solutions Weld Not Adhering ProperlyCrooked/Wavy Bead Coat of Slag Over WeldPorosity Excessive SpatterMaintenance Nozzle Inspection, Cleaning, and ReplacementSafety Setup Basic Fire and BurnsContact Tip Inspection, Cleaning, and Replacement Nozzle Contact Tip GunWire Feeds, But Arc Does Not Ignite Wire Feed Motor Runs But Wire Does Not Feed ProperlyWire Creates a Bird’s Nest During Operation TroubleshootingWeak Arc Strength TroubleshootingPower Switch Does Not Light When Switched On Welding Arc Not StableParts Lists and Diagrams Wiring SchematicParts List Assembly Diagram Part 9 Detail Record Product’s Serial Number HereLimited 90 Day Warranty Mission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 800