Chicago Electric 94739 operating instructions Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

Models: 94739

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Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

 

 

 

Power is OFF.

Connect to power supply.

Will not function.

 

 

 

 

Power Light is

Main Switch is not turned ON.

Turn on switch.

not on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuse is broken.

Replace fuse.

 

 

 

Power light and

 

 

Thermostat light

Automatic overheat interrupt protection.

Allow welder to cool for at least 30 minutes.

are on, but welder

 

 

doesn’t function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bad Ground.

Check to be sure there is a positive ground.

Working light is

 

 

 

 

on but tool will not

Metal is not clean.

Clean the work material removing paint, rust , dirt and grease.

weld.

 

 

 

Welding functions

 

 

are OK, but timer

Function selector is set on CONTINUOUS.

Move function selector to TIMED.

doesn’t operate.

 

 

 

 

 

Excess splatter

Traces of paint or rust have not been removed

Stop work and clean the work material thoroughly.

or sparkles when

completely.

 

welding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power voltage isn’t up to required level.

Check to be sure power supply is at least 230 VAC.

 

 

 

 

Wiring or extension cords do not meet standard.

Be sure the wiring meets standards specified on pages 7-9 of

 

 

this manual.

Welds are made,

 

 

Grounding clamp is too far away from electrode.

Reset the Grounding Clamp in a better position.

but they are not

 

 

strong.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work material is not clean. or has rust or paint

Clean work material.

 

on it.

 

 

 

 

 

Selected work time is too short.

Try a longer weld time.

 

 

 

 

Washers or work material is too thick, or not a

Try different sizes and types of work materials.

 

suitable alloy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REV 08b

SKU 94739

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

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Chicago Electric 94739 operating instructions Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution