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table of contents SaFEty Safety ......................................................... 2 Specifications ............................................. 7 Setup .......................................................... 8 Basic Welding ............................................. 9 Welding Tips .............................................. 13 Maintenance and Service .......................... 17 Parts List and Diagrams ............................ 18 Warranty ...........................................
Fume and gas Safety 1. Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust fumes can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer. Also, some diseases that may be linked to exposure to welding or plasma cutting exhaust fumes are: • Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease 3. Keep head out of fumes. Do not breathe exhaust fumes. 4. Use enough ventilation, exhaust at arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from breathing zone and general area.
Electrical Safety ElEctRic SHOcK can Kill. SaFEty 1. turn off, disconnect power, and discharge Electrode to ground before setting down torch/Electrode holder and before service. 6. do not expose welders to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a welder will increase the risk of electric shock. 2. do not touch energized electrical parts. Wear dry, insulating gloves. Do not touch Electrode holder, Electrode, welding torch, or welding wire with bare hand. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves. 7.
3. prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the offposition before connecting to power source or moving the welder. Carrying or energizing welders that have the switch on invites accidents. 5. Use the welder and accessories in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the welder for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 6. do not use the welder for pipe thawing. SETUP 2.
grounding SaFEty tO pREVEnt ElEctRic SHOcK and dEatH FROM incORREct gROUnding WiRE cOnnEctiOn: check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. do not use the welder if the power cord or plug is damaged. if damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. if the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician, do not use adapter plugs. SETUP 1.
Symbology Electrode Cable Overheat Shutdown Indicator Cooling Fan Duty Cycle Conventional Welding Current Conventional Load Voltage Inhalation Hazard. Keep head out of fumes and use proper ventilation. Electrode Holder Single Phase AC Power Supply Frequency: 60 Hz Read manual before setup and/or use. Volts Alternating Current Fire Hazard. Keep flammable materials away during welding. Spatter can cause accidental fires. Amperes Arc Ray Hazard. Wear welding helmet with properly rated filter lens.
Setup SaFEty 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 off and unplug the welder before set up. Place the Welder on a level surface that can bear its weight near the work area. Leave space around the Welder for proper air flow.
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: protective gear must be worn when using the Welder; minimum shade number 10 full face shield (or welding mask), ear protection, welding gloves, sleeves and apron, NIOSH-approved respirator, and fire resistant work clothes without pockets should be worn when welding.
Setting up the Weld clamps workpieces SaFEty clean surfaces to bare metal. chamfer thick workpieces. nOtE: Make practice welds on pieces of scrap the same thickness as your intended workpiece to practice technique before welding anything of value. SETUP 1. Clean the weld surfaces thoroughly with a wire brush or angle grinder; there must be no rust, paint, oil, or other materials on the weld surfaces, only bare metal. 2.
Basic Stick Welding note: The Amperage Control Knob features two surrounding circles. For 120V operation, refer to the INNER CIRCLE. For 240V operation, refer to the OUTER CIRCLE. For E6010 operation follow the green parameters only. See below.
SaFEty WaRning! tO pREVEnt SERiOUS inJURy: protective gear must be worn when using the Welder; minimum shade number 10 full face shield (or welding mask), ear protection, welding gloves, sleeves and apron, niOSH-approved respirator, and fire resistant work clothes without pockets should be worn when welding. light from the arc can cause permanent damage to the eyes and skin. do not breathe arc fumes. SETUP After practice welding on scrap, stop, and check your progress.
Welding tips SaFEty A good way to test welding technique is to examine a weld’s appearance after it has cooled and the slag has been removed. Then, better welding can be learned by adjusting your weld technique to remedy any problems found. after practice welding a couple of welding beads, StOp and examine your weld using the following guidelines. Strike test Vise dead-Blow Hammer ScRap Workpiece SETUP a test weld on a piEcE OF ScRap can be tested by using the following procedure.
Weld Diagnosis – Workpiece Heat Control / Weld Penetration pROpER pEnEtRatiOn EXcESS pEnEtRatiOn OR BURn-tHROUgH not hot enough ideal heat too hot SaFEty inadEQUatE pEnEtRatiOn SETUP How to increase workpiece heat and increase penetration: How to reduce workpiece heat and limit penetration: (to weld tHicKER workpieces properly) (to weld tHinnER workpieces properly) a. Increase current. b. Weld more slowly. a. Decrease current. b. Weld more quickly.
EXcESS pEnEtRatiOn OR BURn-tHROUgH Weld droops on top and underneath or falls through entirely, making a hole. pROpER pEnEtRatiOn Weld is visible underneath and bulges slightly on top. inadEQUatE pEnEtRatiOn Weld does not contact the joint fully, just on the surface. SaFEty Weld Penetration (Workpiece Heat Control) 1. 2. 3. 4. pOSSiBlE caUSES and SOlUtiOnS FOR inadEQUatE pEnEtRatiOn incorrect welding technique: Keep arc on leading edge of weld puddle. Hold torch at proper angles.
coat of Slag Over Weld SaFEty Slag is a necessary part of a stick weld. it shields the weld from impurities. clean off the slag with the chipping Hammer and Wire Brush after welding. TOP VIEW PARTIALLY CHIPPED AWAY TO SHOW WELD porosity — Small cavities or holes in the bead. pOSSiBlE caUSES and SOlUtiOnS SETUP TOP VIEW 1. dirty workpiece or fill material: Clean workpiece down to bare metal. Make certain that fill material and Electrode are clean and free from oil, coatings, and other residues. 2.
tO pREVEnt SERiOUS inJURy, FiRE and BURnS: Unplug the Welder, rest the Electrode Holder on a heat-proof, electrically non-conductive surface, and allow all parts of the Welder to cool thoroughly before service. 1. BEFORE EacH USE, inspect the general condition of the welder. Check for: SaFEty Maintenance and Service 2. pERiOdically, have a qualified technician unplug the Welder, remove the Top Cover Panel, and using compressed air, blow out all dust from the interior.
parts list and diagrams plEaSE REad tHE FOllOWing caREFUlly SaFEty 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.
SaFEty assembly diagram SETUP 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 12 1 13 BaSic WElding 3 11 15 WElding tipS 14 16 17 23 22 21 20 19 For technical questions, please call 1-888-380-0318.
Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase.
