Chicago Electric 8878 Pulling out the Dent, Slide Hammer Metal Surface Roller Center Handle Back

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4.Holding the Stud Welder firmly with both hands and using a well-balanced stance, firmly push the Stud (32) against

 

the metal surface until the Electrode

Electrode

FIGURE 3

 

Assembly (26) is flush with the metal

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assembly (26)

 

 

 

 

 

surface. See FIGURE 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.

With the Electrode Assembly (26)

 

 

 

 

 

Metal

 

perfectly square to the surface,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hold the Stud Welder very steady and

 

 

 

 

 

Surface

 

squeeze the Trigger (17) for only 1/2 to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 second. Immediately release the Trig-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ger (17) after 1/2 to 1 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: It is normal for approximately 1/4” of

discoloration to show around the weld. If you hold the trigger down more than 1 second, the metal skin of the vehicle will burn.

Note: If the Stud Welder remains on too long (Approximately 6 seconds) the circuit breaker will shut the unit down to protect it. To reset the Breaker, allow the unit to cool down and then push the Circuit Breaker Reset (20).

6.Pull the Stud Welder directly back, leaving the Stud (32) in place. You will notice the tip of the stud remains exposed.

7.When done with the Stud Welder, unplug the tool and store it safely.

Pulling out the Dent

FIGURE 4 - Slide Hammer (31)

Metal

Surface

Roller

Center Handle

Back

Handle

1.Slip the end roller of the Slide Hammer (31) over the Stud (32) and tighten it on the exposed tip of the stud by holding the Back Handle and turning the Roller counterclockwise. See FIGURE 4.

2.With one hand on the Center Handle and one on the Back Handle, apply a back- ward hammering motion, hammering the Center Handle against the Back Handle (away from the metal surface) until the dent has popped out. See FIGURE 4.

3.To disengage the Slide Hammer (31) from the Stud (32), gently tap the Center Handle forward against the Roller until the Stud (32) is released.

4.Cut the Stud off and grind it down so it is flush with the metal surface.

REV 03/07

SKU 8878

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

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8878 specifications

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