Chicago Electric 97717 Manual de instalación

ARC STICK WELDER - 70 AMP

Model

97717

SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................................3

GENERAL SAFETY RULES....................................................................................3

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.....................................................................................5

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................9

UNPACKING..............................................................................................9

INITIAL SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................9

ASSEMBLY..............................................................................................................9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................10

WORK PIECE AND WORK AREA SET UP ......................................................... 10

GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................... 10

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING .........................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................13

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY .................................13

PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM .............................................14

LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY WARRANTY................................................15

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SAVE THIS MANUAL

Keep this manual for the safety

warnings and precautions, assembly,

operating, inspection, maintenance and

cleaning procedures. Write the product’s

serial number in the back of the manual near

the assembly diagram (or month and year of

purchase if product has no number). Keep

this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry

place for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

In this manual, on the labeling,

and all other information

provided with this product:

This is the safety alert

symbol. It is used to alert

you to potential personal

injury hazards. Obey all

safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid

possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates

a hazardous

situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

indicates a

hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used

with the safety

alert symbol, indicates a

hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in

minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to

address practices

not related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without

the safety alert

symbol, is used to address

practices not related to

personal injury.

General Safety Rules

WARNING! Read all instructions

Failure to follow all instructions

listed below may result in

electric shock, re, and/or

serious injury. The term “power

tool” in all of the warnings listed

below refers to your line-operated

(corded) Arc Welder.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work area safety1.

Keep work area clean and wella.

lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite

accidents.

Do not operate power tools inb.

explosive atmospheres, such as in

the presence of ammable liquids,

gases or dust. Power tools create

sparks which may ignite the dust or

fumes.

Keep children and bystandersc.

away while operating a power

tool. Distractions can cause you

to lose control.

Electrical safety2.

Avoid body contact with groundeda.

surfaces such as pipes, radiators,

ranges and refrigerators. There is

an increased risk of electric shock if

your body is grounded.

NOTICE

CAUTION

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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Do not touch exposed electricalb.

parts.

Do not expose power tools to rainc.

or wet conditions. Water entering a

power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord. Never used.

the cord for pulling or unplugging the

power tool. Keep cord away from

heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power toole.

outdoors, use an extension cord

suitable for outdoor use. Use of

a cord suitable for outdoor use

reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety3.

Stay alert, watch what you area.

doing and use common sense

when operating a power tool. Do

not use a power tool while you are

tired or under the inuence of drugs,

alcohol or medication. A moment

of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal

injury.

Use safety equipment. Always wear b.

ANSI-approved safety glasses and

arc shaded, impact safety full face

shield. Safety equipment such as

NIOSH-approved respirator, heavy-

duty work gloves, non-skid safety

shoes, or hearing protection used

for appropriate conditions will reduce

personal injuries.

Avoid accidental starting. Ensurec.

the switch is in the off-position

before plugging in. Carrying power

tools with your nger on the switch

or plugging in power tools that have

the switch on invites accidents.

Remove any adjusting key or wrenchd.

before turning the power tool on. A

wrench or a key left attached to a

rotating part of the power tool may

result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep propere.

footing and balance at all times.

This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

Power tool use and care4.

Do not force the power tool. Usea.

the correct power tool for your

application. The correct power tool

will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which it was designed.

Do not use the power tool if theb.

switch does not turn it on and

off. Any power tool that cannot

be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from thec.

power source before making any

adjustments, changing accessories,

or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool

accidentally.

Store idle power tools out of thed.

reach of children and do not allow

persons unfamiliar with the power

tool or these instructions to operate

the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained

users.

Maintain power tools. Check fore.

misalignment or binding of moving

parts, breakage of parts and any

other condition that may affect the

power tool’s operation. If damaged,

have the power tool repaired before

use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

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Use the power tool, accessories andf.

tool bits etc., in accordance with

these instructions and in the manner

intended for the particular type of

power tool, taking into account the

working conditions and the work to

be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations different from those

intended could result in a hazardous

situation.

Service5.

Have your power tool serviced bya.

a qualied repair person using only

identical replacement parts. This will

ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

Specic Safety Rules

Maintain labels and nameplates on1.

the tool. These carry important safety

information. If unreadable or missing,

contact Harbor Freight Tools for a

replacement.

Avoid electrical shock. Do not permit2.

electrically live parts, cables, or

electrodes to contact skin, clothing,

or gloves. Wear ANSI-approved

protective clothing. This unit draws

enough current to cause serious

injury or death. Before turning the

welder on, check the electrode

holder to be sure that there are no

protruding screw heads, and that

all insulation is secure. Do not weld

unless you are insulated from ground

and the work piece.

Avoid eye and body damage. Arc3.

rays and infrared radiation can

injure eyes and burn skin. Wear

ANSI approved eye and body

protection. Do not allow viewing by

visitors without proper eye and body

protection. Use a Face Shield with

arc shaded lter plate.

Move ammable and explosive 4.

material at least 35 feet from the

welding arc to prevent welding sparks

or molten metal from starting a re.

Keep a type ABC re extinguisher

within easy reach. Thoroughly clean

the object being welded of any paint,

grease, or other foreign material.

Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare5.

to begin work before turning on the

tool.

Do not leave the tool unattended6.

when it is plugged into an electrical

outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug

it from its electrical outlet before

leaving.

Use clamps (not included) or other7.

practical ways to secure and support

the work piece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against

your body is unstable and may lead

to loss of control.

This product is not a toy. Keep it out8.

of reach of children.

Industrial applications must follow9.

OSHA guidelines.

People with pacemakers should10.

consult their physician(s) before

use. Electromagnetic elds in close

proximity to heart pacemaker could

cause pacemaker interference or

pacemaker failure. In addition,

people with pacemakers should:

• Avoid operating alone.

• Do not use with power switch locked

on.

• Properly maintain and inspect to

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avoid electrical shock.

• Any power cord must be properly

grounded. Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter (GFCI) should also be

implemented – it prevents sustained

electrical shock.

WARNING: This product, when used11.

for welding, plasma cutting, soldering,

or similar applications, produces

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and birth

defects (or other reproductive harm).

(California Health & Safety Code §

25249.5, et seq.)

12. Prevent eye

injury and

burns. Wearing

and using

ANSI-approved

personal safety clothing and safety

devices reduce the risk for injury.

Wear ANSI-approved safety impact•

eye goggles underneath welding

eye protection featuring at least a

Number 10 shade lens rating.

Leather leggings, re resistant •

shoes or boots should be worn

when using this product. Do not

wear pants with cuffs, shirts with

open pockets, or any clothing that

can catch and hold molten metal or

sparks.

Keep clothing free of grease,•

oil, solvents, or any ammable

substances. Wear dry, insulating

gloves and protective clothing.

Wear an approved head covering•

to protect the head and neck. Use

aprons, cape, sleeves, shoulder

covers, and bibs designed and

approved for welding and cutting

procedures.

When welding/cutting overhead•

or in conned spaces, wear ame

resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to

keep sparks out of ears.

13. Prevent accidental res.

Remove any combustible

material from the work

area.

When possible, move the work to a14.

location well away from combustible

materials. If relocation is not

possible, protect the combustibles

with a cover made of re resistant

material.

Remove or make safe all combustible15.

materials for a radius of 35 feet (10

meters) around the work area.

Do not use near degreasing or16.

painting operations.

Enclose the work area with portable17.

re resistant screens. Protect

combustible walls, ceilings, oors,

etc., from sparks and heat with re

resistant covers.

If working on a metal wall, ceiling,18.

etc., prevent ignition of combustibles

on the other side by moving the

combustibles to a safe location. If

relocation of combustibles is not

possible, designate someone to

serve as a re watch, equipped with

a re extinguisher, during the cutting

process and for at least one half hour

after the cutting is completed.

Do not weld or cut on materials19.

having a combustible coating or

combustible internal structure, as in

walls or ceilings, without an approved

method for eliminating the hazard.

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Do not dispose of hot slag in•

containers holding combustible

materials. Keep a re extinguisher

nearby and know how to use it.

After spot welding, make a•

thorough examination for evidence

of re. Be aware that easily-

visible smoke or ame may not

be present for some time after

the re has started. Do not weld

or cut in atmospheres containing

dangerously reactive or ammable

gases, vapors, liquids, and dust.

Provide adequate ventilation in

work areas to prevent accumulation

of ammable gases, vapors, and

dust. Do not apply heat to a

container that has held an unknown

substance or a combustible

material whose contents, when

heated, can produce ammable or

explosive vapors. Clean and purge

containers before applying heat.

Vent closed containers, including

castings, before preheating,

welding, or cutting.

Do not touch live electrical parts.20.

Wear dry, insulating gloves. Do not

touch electrode or conductor tong

with bare hand. Do not wear wet or

damaged gloves.

Protect yourself from electric shock.21.

Do not use outdoors. Insulate

yourself from the work piece and

ground. Use nonammable, dry

insulating material if possible, or

use dry rubber mats, dry wood or

plywood, or other dry insulating

material big enough to cover your

full area of contact with the work or

ground.

Ensure that the unit is placed on a22.

stable location before use. If this unit

falls while plugged in, severe injury,

electric shock, or re may result.

Avoid overexposure to fumes and23.

gases. Always keep your head out

of the fumes. Do not breathe the

fumes. Use enough ventilation or

exhaust, or both, to keep fumes and

gases from your breathing zone and

general area.

Where ventilation is questionable, 24.

have a qualied technician take

an air sampling to determine the

need for corrective measures. Use

mechanical ventilation to improve

air quality. If engineering controls

are not feasible, use an approved

respirator.

Follow OSHA guidelines for25.

Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL’s)

for various fumes and gases.

Follow the American Conference of26.

Governmental Industrial Hygienists

recommendations for Threshold Limit

Values (TLV’s) for fumes and gases.

Have a recognized specialist in27.

Industrial Hygiene or Environmental

Services check the operation and air

quality and make recommendations

for the specic welding or cutting

situation.

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WARNING

INHALATION HAZARD:

Welding and Plasma Cutting Produce

TOXIC FUMES.

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

• Heart disease • Ulcers

• Damage to the reproductive organs

• Inammation of the small intestine or

stomach • Kidney damage

• Respiratory diseases such as

emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia

Use natural or forced air ventilation and

wear a respirator approved by NIOSH to

protect against the fumes produced to

reduce the risk of developing the above

illnesses.

The warnings, precautions,28.

and instructions discussed in

this instruction manual cannot

cover all possible conditions and

situations that may occur. It must

be understood by the operator that

common sense and caution are

factors which cannot be built into this

product, but must be supplied by the

operator.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical

Requirements

120 V~ / 60 Hz

Power Plug: 20 Amp/3 Prong / Grounded

Input Current 20 Amps

Power Switch

Type Rocker with Light (Yellow)

Indicators Thermal Overload Light (Red)

Settings Minimum: 50 Amp

Maximum: 70 Amp

Welding

Capacity Up to 1/8” Thick Steel in a Single Pass

Recommended

Electrode Size

1/16” Diameter for 15 Amp Circuits

Up to 5/64” Diameter for 20 Amp Circuits

Duty Cycle 10% @ 70 Amps / 20% @ 50 Amps

Accessories

Welding Shield (Qty. 1)

Hammer/Brush (Qty. 1)

Electrode Holder (Qty. 1)

Ground Clamp (Qty. 1)

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure

that the item is intact and undamaged. If

any parts are missing or broken, please call

Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown

on the cover of this manual as soon as pos-

sible.

INITIAL SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

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 of the

tool to its “OFF” position

and unplug the tool from

its electrical outlet before

assembling or making any

adjustments to the tool.

Note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near

the end of this manual.

Assembly

To assemble the Welding Shield,1.

place the Shield on a at surface.

Press the Handle into place. Then

insert the Filter Lens.

(See Figure A.)

This Arc Welder is equipped with a 2.

120 volt, 20 Amp, 3-prong, grounded

Power Plug (8). If this Plug does not

t your existing 120 volt electrical

outlet, have a qualied electrician

FIGURE A

WARNING

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install a 120 volt, 20 Amp, 3-hole,

grounded electrical outlet. (See

Figure B.)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 switch to its off

position before performing

any inspection, maintenance,

or cleaning procedures.

Workpiece and Work Area Set Up

Designate a work area that is clean1.

and well-lit. The work area must not

allow access by children or pets to

prevent injury and distraction.

Route the power cord along a safe2.

route to reach the work area without

creating a tripping hazard or exposing

the power cord to possible damage.

The power cord must reach the work

area with enough extra length to allow

free movement while working.

Secure loose workpieces using a vise3.

or clamps (not included) to prevent

movement while working. The work-

pieces should be held together rmly

while welding. The distance (if any)

between the two workpieces must

be controlled properly to allow the

weld to hold both sides securely while

allowing the weld to penetrate fully

into the joint.

There must not be hazardous objects,4.

such as utility lines or foreign objects,

nearby that will present a hazard

while working.

A barrier, such as a welding curtain5.

or welding shroud should be put up

to protect others in the work area and

limit the spray of sparks.

General Operating Instructions

Protective gear

must be worn when

using the Arc Welder; ANSI-

approved, arc shaded, eye

protection, a full face shield,

welding gloves and welding

apron, NIOSH-approved

respirator, and re resistant

work clothes without pockets

should be worn when using

this product. Do not look at

the ignited arc without eye

protection. Light from the arc

can cause permanent damage

to the eyes. Light from the

arc can burn the skin. Do not

breathe arc fumes.

The duty cycle denes the number of 1.

minutes, within a 10 minute period,

during which a given Welder can

safely produce a particular welding

current. For example, at a 10% duty

FIGURE B

WARNING DANGER

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