Harbor Freight Tools 98233 - Manual (Page 16)

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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT
HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS
qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/
OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Troubleshooting
problem possible causes likely Solutions
Tool will not start No power at outlet. 1.
Cord not connected. 2.
Line voltage incorrect. 3.
Check power at outlet. 1.
Check that cord is plugged in. 2.
Make sure the welder is plugged into a 230V 3.
electrical outlet.
No weld output
with ready light on
Weld cable loose. 1.
Bad work clamp to workpiece 2.
connection.
Tighten weld cable connection at welder. 1.
Make sure the area where the clamp is 2.
attached is clean, exposed metal; free of dirt,
paint and oil.
No weld output;
high temperature
light on
Welder overheated. 1.
Duty cycle or amps too high. 2.
Airflow is blocked. 3.
Allow unit to cool with the fan on. 1.
Reduce duty cycle or amps. 2.
Clean vents and fan out with compressed air. 3.
Erratic or improper
arc or welding
output
Bad weld connections. 1.
Polarity incorrect. 2.
Workpiece painted or dirty. 3.
Ceramic Nozzle obstructed by 4.
welding spatter.
Clean and tighten weld connections. 1.
Connect polarity correctly. 2.
Clean workpiece thoroughly. 3.
Clean or replace nozzle. 4.
Fan not operating Fan blocked/dirty. 1.
Fan broken. 2.
Remove obstruction and clean with 1.
compressed air.
Have the fan replaced by a qualified service
2.
technician.
Main Supply Fuse
shuts off frequently
Circuit Breaker rating is too low. Install a circuit breaker rated for greater than 20
Amps.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. disconnect power supply before service.