Kawasaki 840641 Welder User Manual


 
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No Output
1.Duty cycle exceeded
2.Poor work clamp
connection
3.Defective ON/OFF switch
4.Tripper circuit breaker or
blown fuse
1.Allow welder to cool down until
ON/OFF Switch lamp goes out
2.Be sure all connections are secure
and attaching surface is clean
3.Replace switch
4.Reduce circuit load, reset breaker
or replace fuse
Wire tangles
at drive roller
1.Wrong size gun tip
2.Gun liner clogged or
damaged
3. Gun tip clogged or
damaged
4.Feed roller worn
5.Not enough tension
1.Use proper size gun tip
2.Clean or replace gun liner
3.Clean or replace gun tip
4.Replace feed roller
5.Tighten tensioning screw
Gun nozzle
arcs to work
piece
1.Slag inside gun nozzle 1.Clean slag from gun nozzle
Work clamp
and/or cable
gets hot
1.Poor contact
1.Ensure all connections are secure
and attaching surface is clean
Wire does
not feed
1. Wire jammed
2. Out of wire
3. Not enough tension
4. Wire liner worn
1. Reload wire
2. Replace wire spool
3.Tighten tensioning screws if wire
is slipping
4. Replace liner
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Never use water to clean the Arc
Welder. Always use compressed air to blow out dust.
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If the unit is not working
properly, DO NOT use it until it has been repaired and inspected by a qualified
technician.
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Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on
another tool.
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If not, your tool may experi-
ence a loss of power, excessive voltage drop or overheating. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord (see table below).
RREECCOOMMMMEENNDDEEDD SSIIZZEESS OOFF EEXXTTEENNSSIIOONN CCOORRDDSS 112200 VVOOLLTT AACC 6600 HHZZ TTOOOOLLSS
TTOOOOLL CCUURRRREENNTT RRAATTIINNGG CCOONNDDUUCCTTOORR SSIIZZEE IINN AA..WW..GG
AMPERE 10FT. 25FT. 50FT. 100FT.
3-6 18 18 18 18
6-8 18 18 18 16
8-10 18 18 18 14
10-12 16 16 14 14
12-16 14 12 12 -
16-20 12 12 12 -