Harbor Freight Tools 98233 - Manual (Page 14)

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trigger is held down. when the
operator is not holding the Torch,
it must be sitting on a nonconduc-
tive, nonflammable surface.
Hold the Trigger down and tilt the
9.
torch forward. Keep a constant
distance between the torch and the
workpiece but do not contact it.
danGer! To prevent serious
injury and death: Feed the filler
metal being used into the arc with
a properly insulated holder (not
included).
If too much current is drawn from the
10.
welder; the Thermal Overload protec-
tor will activate, the Overload indica-
tor will light, and the welder will turn
off until it cools down. It will automati-
cally reset.
arc (stick) connection
Connect the Electrode Clamp and 1.
Cable (33) to the Arc Welder, as
shown on page 12 and twist to lock in
place.
Plug the cable of the Grounding
2.
Clamp (34) into the welder and se-
cure the clamp to a clean, exposed
metal part of the workpiece.
Place the metal portion of the welding
3.
rod inside the jaws of the Electrode
Clamp. Welding rod types vary for
welding different metals.
arc welding
Move the Stick or TIG Switch to “Arc” 4.
(top position).
Turn the Current Adjustment Knob to
5.
meet the needs of the job.
Plug the power cord into a grounded 6.
230V electric socket and turn the
Welder on.
danGer! To prevent serious
injury and death: If the operator
is not holding the Torch, it must
be sitting on a nonconductive,
nonflammable surface. The Stick
welder will immediately turn on
when the power button is turned
on.
Stroke the workpiece lightly to ignite
7.
the arc. Do not strike like a match.
Never tap the electrode wire to ignite
the arc; it will damage the electrode.
When the arc ignites, tilt the electrode
8.
forward and hold it near the work-
piece.
If too much current is drawn from the
9.
welder; the Thermal Overload protec-
tor will activate, the Overload indica-
tor will light, and the welder will turn
off until it cools down. It will automati-
cally reset.
When finished welding; lift the elec-
10.
trode from the workpiece, discharge
the electrode to ground and turn the
Welder off.
Place the handle down on a nonflam-
11.
mable, nonconductive surface.
To prevent accidents disconnect the
12.
tool from its power supply after use.
Allow the tool to cool down, clean,
then store the tool indoors out of chil-
dren’s reach.
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