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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM10059 SQUARE WAVE TIG 175 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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SQUARE WAVE™ TIG 175

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 Local
Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility
for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.

CAUTION

STICK WELDING PROBLEMS

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 diame-
ter electrode.

Contact your Local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility
for technical
troubleshooting assistance.