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WELDING PROBLEMS
Poor welding, weld settings drift, or 1. | Make sure the machine settings |
output power is low. | are correct for the weld process |
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2. | Check machine performance on |
| LOCAL control. If OK then the |
| remote control device may be |
| faulty. Check or replace. |
3. | Check the input voltages and |
| input voltage reconnect |
| procedures. See Installation |
| Section of this manual. |
Poor stick electrode welding | 1. | Check for loose or faulty welding |
performance. The arc pops out. |
| cables. |
| 2. | Is the electrode DRY? Try weld- |
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| 3. | Make sure the machine settings |
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If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists, Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con- tact your local authorized field service facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
