Troubleshooting
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570)
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Machine does not | 1. | Plug/receptacle is at fault or wired | 1. | Test for good contacts; correct the wiring. |
start or a breaker |
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trips. | 2. | Wall fuse/circuit breaker is blown/tripped. | 2. | Ensure circuit size is suitable for this machine; |
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| 3. | Main ON/OFF switch turned OFF or is at | 3. | Ensure main ON/OFF switch is turned ON; replace |
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| 4. | Wiring is open/has high resistance. | 4. | Check for broken wires or disconnected/corroded |
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| connections, and repair/replace as necessary. |
| 5. | Weld button is at fault. | 5. | Replace weld button. |
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Weld is | 1. | Debris or flash on weld clamps or blade. | 1. | Remove debris, oily substances, or flash from weld |
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| 2. | Blade ends not cut off square. | 2. | Use the blade shear to cut blades; grind ends |
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| 3. | Blade ends not evenly butted in clamps. | 3. | Make sure blade ends are evenly butted against each |
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| 4. | Clamp pressure not set correctly. | 4. | Set clamp pressure correctly according to tables on |
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Weld not complete | 1. | Blade ends not clamped properly. | 1. | Make sure blade ends are evenly butted against |
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| 2. | Blade ends not even with each other. |
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| 2. | Use the blade shear to cut blades; grind ends |
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Weld breaks or is | 1. | Weld not correctly annealed. | 1. | Correctly perform the annealing procedure on |
brittle. |
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| 2. | Weld is ground too thin. | 2. | Only grind flash even with blade body. |
| 3. | Debris or oil in weld. | 3. | Make sure clamps and blade ends are clean of |
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| debris, oily substances, and flash. |
| 4. | Blade overheated during grinding. | 4. | Use light passes with the grinding wheel. |
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T10499/T10500 Blade Welder |
