Harbor Freight Tools 55167 - Manual (Page 16)

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SETTING UP THE WELD
WARNING! Use care not to touch the welding tip to grounded material
whenever the unit is plugged in. This unit is what is referred to as a “hot
tip” welder, meaning that current is available to the wire at all times that
the power Switch (7a) is in the ON position. ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, or
BURNS may happen if appropriate precautions are not taken.
The Flux Wire Welder is used to weld sheet metal and light carbon steel.
Power On / Off Switch (7a)
Current Min. / Max. Switch (7b)
Overload Indicator Light (22)
Wire Feed Speed Knob (9)
Torch (1) Cable
Ground Cable (33) Power Cord (32)
Warning: Before arc welding, read and understand all safety precautions and warnings
listed on pages 3 through 10.
1. Securely clamp the Ground Cable Clamp (33) as close as possible to the metal object
to be welded, or to the metal work bench where the object is mounted and electrically
connected.
2. Set the Current Switch (7b) to the desired current setting. Refer to the chart on the
face of the welder or the chart on page 18 of this manual.
DO NOT SWITCH THE CURRENT WHILE WELDING.
3. Verify that the Power Switch is in the OFF position, then plug the Flux Wire Welder
plug into a dedicated, 110 VAC, 20 amp line with delayed action type circuit breaker or
fuses.
If an extension cord is used, it must have the following wire size: up to 30 feet, use 10
AWG size wire; 30 to 50 feet, use 8 AWG wire; Over 50 feet, use 6 AWG wire.
4. The workpieces should be firmly held together and in position while welding. Use
clamps (not included) to hold the workpieces so that you can concentrate on the job at
hand. The distance (if any) between the two workpieces must be controlled properly
to allow the weld to hold both sides securely while allowing the weld to penetrate fully
into the joint.
5. While holding the Torch with the wire and tip clearly out of the way of any grounded