Chicago Electric 97717 Welder User Manual


 
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Requirements
120 V~ / 60 Hz
Power Plug: 20 Amp/3 Prong / Grounded
Input Current 20 Amps
Power Switch
Type
Rocker with Light (Yellow)
Indicators Thermal Overload Light (Red)
Settings
Minimum: 50 Amp
Maximum: 70 Amp
Welding
Capacity
Up to 1/8” Thick Steel in a Single Pass
Recommended
Electrode Size
1/16” Diameter for 15 Amp Circuits
Up to 5/64” Diameter for 20 Amp Circuits
Duty Cycle 10% @ 70 Amps / 20% @ 50 Amps
Accessories
Welding Shield (Qty. 1)
Hammer/Brush (Qty. 1)
Electrode Holder (Qty. 1)
Ground Clamp (Qty. 1)
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure
that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
on the cover of this manual as soon as pos-
sible.
INITIAL SET UP
INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT
SERIOUS
INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch of the
tool to its “OFF” position
and unplug the tool from
its electrical outlet before
assembling or making any
adjustments to the tool.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Assembly
To assemble the Welding Shield, 1.
place the Shield on a at surface.
Press the Handle into place. Then
insert the Filter Lens.
(See Figure A.)
This Arc Welder is equipped with a 2.
120 volt, 20 Amp, 3-prong, grounded
Power Plug (8). If this Plug does not
t your existing 120 volt electrical
outlet, have a qualied electrician
FIGURE A
WARNING