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Setting up the weld – Harbor Freight Tools 94164 User Manual

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SKU 94164

SEttInG Up thE WELD

WARnInG!

Before welding, make sure to read and understand all safety

precautions and warnings discussed on pages 3 through 10.

1.

Overload Indicator Light (28): If too much current is drawn from the Welder, the

Overload Protector will activate. The

RED Overload Indicator Light will illuminate

and the Welder will automatically turn off until it cools down. If this happens, turn

the Power Switch to its

“OFF” position and wait approximately 20 minutes.

(See Figure L.)
Wire Speed Control Knob (17):

2.

The Scale surrounding the Knob is relative value,

not wire feed speed.

(See Figure L.)

Voltage Controls (18, 19):

3.

Adjust the Voltage Controls based on thickness of metal

being welded.

(See Figure L.)

If using solid-core wire, connect and secure an Argon/ CO

4.

2

gas hose to the rear of

the Welder. (If using flux core wire, protective gas is not required.)

VOLtAGE COntROLS

(18, 19)

WIRE SpEED

COntROL KnOB

(17)

OVERLOAD InDICAtOR

LIGht (28)

FIGURE L

pOWER SWItCh

(19)

5.

Securely clamp the Ground Clamp (14) as close as possible to the metal object to

be welded, or to the metal workbench where the object is mounted and electrically

connected.

(See Figure L.)

nOtE:

6.

The workpieces should be firmly held together and in position while welding.

Use clamps (not included) to hold the workpieces so you can concentrate on the