trigger is held down. When the operator is not holding the Torch, it must be sitting on a nonconduc- tive, nonflammable surface.

9.Hold the Trigger down and tilt the torch forward. Keep a constant distance between the torch and the workpiece but do not contact it.

DANGER! To prevent serious injury and death: Feed the filler metal being used into the arc with a properly insulated holder (not included).

10.If too much current is drawn from the welder; the Thermal Overload protec- tor will activate, the Overload indica- tor will light, and the welder will turn off until it cools down. It will automati- cally reset.

Arc (stick) Connection

1.Connect the Electrode Clamp and Cable (33) to the Arc Welder, as shown on page 12 and twist to lock in place.

2.Plug the cable of the Grounding Clamp (34) into the welder and se- cure the clamp to a clean, exposed metal part of the workpiece.

3.Place the metal portion of the welding rod inside the jaws of the Electrode Clamp. Welding rod types vary for welding different metals.

Arc Welding

4.Move the Stick or TIG Switch to “Arc” (top position).

5.Turn the Current Adjustment Knob to meet the needs of the job.

6.Plug the power cord into a grounded 230V electric socket and turn the Welder on.

DANGER! To prevent serious injury and death: If the operator is not holding the Torch, it must be sitting on a nonconductive, nonflammable surface. The Stick Welder will immediately turn on when the power button is turned on.

7.Stroke the workpiece lightly to ignite the arc. Do not strike like a match. Never tap the electrode wire to ignite the arc; it will damage the electrode.

8.When the arc ignites, tilt the electrode forward and hold it near the work- piece.

9.If too much current is drawn from the welder; the Thermal Overload protec- tor will activate, the Overload indica- tor will light, and the welder will turn off until it cools down. It will automati- cally reset.

10.When finished welding; lift the elec- trode from the workpiece, discharge the electrode to ground and turn the Welder off.

11.Place the handle down on a nonflam- mable, nonconductive surface.

12.To prevent accidents disconnect the tool from its power supply after use. Allow the tool to cool down, clean, then store the tool indoors out of chil- dren’s reach.

REV 08i

SKU 98233

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

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Harbor Freight Tools 98233 operating instructions Arc stick Connection, Arc Welding
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98233 specifications

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