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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual | ||
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| (SYMPTOMS) | CAUSE | COURSE OF ACTION |
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Welding current too great or too | 1. “Current Control” shaft and han- | 1. With current control against the | |
small compared to indication on the | dle may have turned slightly in | minimum stop, set pointer to with- | |
dial. | the insulated bushing of the cur- | in 1/8” of the last scale division. | |
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| rent control brushholder, caused |
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| by turning handle too hard against |
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| one of the stops. |
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| 2. Exciter output low causing low | 2. Check for shorts in exciter arma- |
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| output compared to dial indica- | ture with growler. |
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| tion. |
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| 3. “Current Control” set to minimum | 3. Check to see that series field is |
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| and welder output so great that | properly connected and not short- |
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| engine stalls when arc is struck. | ed. |
Welder has output and no control | 1. Local/Remote switch is in wrong | 1. Place switch in “LOCAL” position |
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| Place switch in “REMOTE” posi- |
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| tion to control output remotely. |
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
