Instructions / Assembly

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Ground
clamp,ground
cable,and/or
welding cable
get hot.
Bad ground or loose ground
connection.
Check connection of ground
cable,torch or electrode
holder.
Check connection of the
ground cable to the ground
clamp.Tighten cable
connection to ground clamp if
needed.
Ensure the connection
between the ground clamp
and workpiece is good and on
clean,bare(not painted or
rusted) metal.
Frequent circuit
breaker trips.
Machine is not the only piece
of electrical equipment on the
circuit.
Make sure the welder is on a
dedicated circuit or is the only
thing plugged on a circuit.
Circuit breaker is
incorrect/insufficient for
use with this machine.
Verify that the circuit breaker
for the circuit is a slow-blow
breaker.If it is not,have a
qualified electrician install the
proper breakers.
Poor quality
welds.
Insufficient gas at weld area.
Check that the gas is not
being blown away by drafts
and, if so, move to a more
sheltered weld area. If
not,check gas
cylinder
contents,gauge,regulator
setting,
and operation of gas valve.
Rusty,painted,oily or greasy
workpiece.
Ensure workpiece is clean
and dry.
Poor ground connection or
torch/electrode connection.
Check ground
clamp/workpiece
connection and all
connections to the machine.
Difficult arc
start.
Amperage is too low.
Increase amperage setting.
Arc is
wandering(TIG).
Tungsten is too large.
Use a smaller tungsten.