Harbor Freight Tools 98871 Welder User Manual


 
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SAFETY SERVICEBASIC WELDING WELDING TIPSSETUP
SERVICE
TO PREVENT SERIOUS
INJURY, FIRE AND
BURNS:
Unplug the welder, rest the Gun
on a heat-proof, electrically
non-conductive surface, and
allow all parts of the Welder to
cool thoroughly before service.
Periodically remove the Right and Left 1.
side panels (12 and 13), and using
compressed air, blow out all dust from the
interior.
Store in a clean and dry location.2.
For optimal weld quality, clean and 3.
inspect the Contact Tip (2b) and Nozzle
(3) before each use, as follows:
Nozzle (3) Inspection,
Cleaning, and Replacement
Make sure that the entire Gun is 1.
completely cool and that the Power
Cord is unplugged from the electrical
outlet before proceeding.
2. Turn the Nozzle counterclockwise while
pulling to remove.
Scrub the interior of the Nozzle clean with 3.
a wire brush.
Examine the end of the Nozzle. The 4.
endshouldbeatandeven.Iftheend
is uneven, chipped, melted, cracked,
or otherwise damaged, the Nozzle will
adversely effect the weld and should be
replaced.
Reinstall the Nozzle after inspecting and 5.
cleaning the Contact Tip.
Gun
concrete slab
(or other heat-proof,
non-conductive
surface)
+
Gun
Nozzle
(3)
Contact
Tip (2b)