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| Power is OFF. | Connect to power supply. | |
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Power Light is | Main Switch is not turned ON. | Turn on switch. | |
not on. |
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| Fuse is broken. | Replace fuse. | |
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Power light and |
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Thermostat light | Automatic overheat interrupt protection. | Allow welder to cool for at least 30 minutes. | |
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doesn’t function. |
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| Bad Ground. | Check to be sure there is a positive ground. | |
Working light is |
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on but tool will not | Metal is not clean. | Clean the work material removing paint, rust , dirt and grease. | |
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Welding functions |
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are OK, but timer | Function selector is set on CONTINUOUS. | Move function selector to TIMED. | |
doesn’t operate. |
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Excess splatter | Traces of paint or rust have not been removed | Stop work and clean the work material thoroughly. | |
or sparkles when | completely. | ||
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welding. |
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| Power voltage isn’t up to required level. | Check to be sure power supply is at least 230 VAC. | |
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| Wiring or extension cords do not meet standard. | Be sure the wiring meets standards specified on pages | |
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Welds are made, |
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Grounding clamp is too far away from electrode. | Reset the Grounding Clamp in a better position. | ||
but they are not |
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strong. |
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| Work material is not clean. or has rust or paint | Clean work material. | |
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| Selected work time is too short. | Try a longer weld time. | |
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| Washers or work material is too thick, or not a | Try different sizes and types of work materials. | |
| suitable alloy. |
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| REV 08b |
SKU 94739 | For technical questions, please call | Page 15 |