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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric PRECISION TIG 185 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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PRECISION TIG 185

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your

CAUTION

PROBLEMS

(SYMPTOMS)

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

RECOMMENDED

COURSE OF ACTION

Stick electrode “Blasts Off” when arc
is struck.

Stick electrode “sticks” in the weld
puddle.

1. Weld current may be set too high

for electrode size. Reduce current
control setting, or use a larger
diameter electrode.

1. The weld current may be set too

low. Increase the current control
setting or use a smaller diameter
electrode.

If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists, Contact
your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.

STICK WELDING PROBLEMS