Harbor Freight Tools 55525 Welder User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting section at end of manual.
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Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 3
Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................. 6
Grounding .................................................................................................... 9
Extension Cords ......................................................................................... 10
Symbology .................................................................................................. 10
UNPACKING ................................................................................... 10
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 11
To Attach The Handle ................................................................................. 11
Face Shield Assembly ................................................................................ 11
To Install a Wire Spool ................................................................................ 11
To Route The Wire ....................................................................................... 12
To Change Wire Settings............................................................................ 14
Setting The Gun Polarity For Wire Type .................................................... 15
To Install A Gas Cylinder ........................................................................... 16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 17
Before You Begin Welding .......................................................................... 17
Duty Cycle (Duration of Use) ..................................................................... 17
Setting Up The Weld ................................................................................... 18
Holding The Welding Torch ........................................................................ 19
Weld Settings Chart ................................................................................... 20
Weld Diagnosis ........................................................................................... 22
When the Weld is Completed ..................................................................... 24
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING ......................... 25
Nozzle Inspection, Cleaning, and Replacement ...................................... 25
Contact Tip Inspection, Cleaning, And Replacement .............................. 25
Replacing The Welding Torch Liner ........................................................... 26
Parts Lists and Diagrams ............................................................. 27
Wiring Schematic ....................................................................................... 27
Parts List ..................................................................................................... 28
Assembly Diagram ..................................................................................... 29
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 31
WARRANTY .................................................................................... 33