Lincoln Electric IM579 manual HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide, ED Tests

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TROUBLESHOOTING

HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

This Troubleshooting Guide is designed to be used by the machine Owner/Operator. Unauthorized repairs per-formed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed in the Safety Section of this manual to avoid electrical shock or danger while troubleshooting this equipment.

This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you lo-cate and correct possible machine misad- justments. Simply follow the three-step procedure listed below.

Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM)

Look under the column labeled “PROBLEM (SYMP-TOMS).” This column describes possible symptoms that your machine may exhibit. Find the listing that best describes the symptom that your machine is exhibiting.

Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL RECOMMEND-

ED TESTS

The second column labeled “POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENT(S)” lists the obvious exter- nal pos-sibilities that may contribute to the machine symptom. Perform these tests/checks in the order listed. In gen-eral, these tests can be conducted without removing the case wraparound cover.

Step 3. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORIZED FIELD SERVICE FACILITY

If you have exhausted all of the recommended tests in step 2, consult your local 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, contact your local authorized Lincoln Electric Field Service Facility for technical assistance.

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