Arc Welder Assembly

Installing the Handle

1.Locate the HANDLE (27) and SCREW (28).

. Slide the HANDLE (27) onto the top of the CASE (26), indexing the tabs on the underside of the HANDLE onto the slots on top of the CASE, as indicated by lines (A) in Figure 1.

3.Insert the SCREW (28) through the HANDLE (27), as shown in Figure 1, and tighten secure- ly with a screwdriver.

Installing the Ground Clamp

Figure 1. Handle Installation

WARNING! Be sure to connect the Ground Clamp to the GROUND WIRE (4) ONLY. Check the Parts Diagram to be sure you have selected the correct wire.

Figure 2.

Ground Clamp

Installation

1.Locate the Ground Clamp which is included in your welder kit, see Figure 2, step 1.

. Slide the Handle Grip off the Ground Clamp, exposing the Wire Attachment area . Slide the Handle Grip over the end of the Ground Wire (4), see Figure 2, Step 2.

3.Attach the Ground Wire (4) to the Ground Clamp, using a Bolt, Nut and Washer, as shown in Figure 2, Step 3.

4.With the GROUND WIRE secure, slide the Handle Grip over the Ground Clamp, covering the attachment of the Ground Wire to the Ground Clamp.

5.Your assembled Ground Clamp will look like Figure 2, Step 5.

WARNING! Welder produces powerful electric currents. Operator must remain insulated from this current. Never use if any insulating Handle Grip is not in good repair.

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Harbor Freight Tools 98870 operating instructions Arc Welder Assembly, Installing the Handle, Installing the Ground Clamp
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