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DENT REPAIR STUD WELDER
ASSEMbLy AND OPERATION INSTRUcTIONS
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INjURy, READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL WARNINgS AND INSTRUcTIONS bEfORE USE.
Copyright
2003, 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools
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form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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Model
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Manual revised 02/07
08878
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- Page 1 DENT REPAIR STUD WELDER Model 08878 ASSEMbLy AND OPERATION INSTRUcTIONS Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INjURy, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINgS AND INSTRUcTIONS bEfORE USE.
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Page 2: Specifications
SPEcIfIcATIONS Welding Process Resistance Weld Power Requirements 120 V, 60 Hz, ~40 A Peak Circuit Requirement 20 A Switch Push Button Power Cord 14 AWG x 3C / 3 prong grounded plug Features: High power low heat transformer with resettable safety breaker/ 2 lb. Slide Hammer, 100 0.078”... -
Page 3: Personal Safety
with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). - Page 4 Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, nonskid safe- ty shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. TOOL USE AND cARE Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
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Page 5: Specific Safety Rules
SPEcIfIc SAfETy RULES Maintain labels and nameplates on the Stud Welder. These carry important infor- mation. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Inhalation Hazard Welding/Plasma cutting Produces TOxIc fUMES and gASSES. Exposure to welding or cutting gasses can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer. - Page 6 Avoid accidental activation. Unplug the Stud Welder while inserting the stud electrode into the Stud Welder. Avoid electrical shock. Do not operate the Stud Welder with its protective case removed. Do not touch grounded surfaces while operating WARNING! This product, when used for welding and similar applications, pro- duces chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects (or other reproductive harm).
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Page 7: Extension Cords
and outlet should look like those in the following illustration. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) ExTENSION cORDS Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATION fIgURE 1 Electrode Assembly (26) Stud Electrode (23) circuit breaker Reset (20) Trigger (17) Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 12. caution: Always make sure the power cord to the Stud Welder is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to assembling or making any adjustments to the tool. - Page 9 Holding the Stud Welder firmly with both hands and using a well-balanced stance, firmly push the Stud (32) against fIgURE 3 fIgURE 3 the metal surface until the Electrode Electrode Electrode Assembly (26) is flush with the metal Assembly (26) Assembly (26) surface.
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Page 10: Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning
INSPEcTION, MAINTENANcE, AND cLEANINg WARNINg! Make sure the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. bEfORE EAcH USE, inspect the general condition of the Stud Welder. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. -
Page 11: Parts List
PARTS LIST Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty Insulator Sleeve Trigger Trigger Boot Washer Screw Circuit Breaker Reset Split Lock Washer Insulator F.R.P. Braided Strap Screw Screw Stud Electrode Case (right) Sliding Electrode Washer Spring Screw Electrode Assembly Transformer Wire Assembly Insulator Wire Assembly Terminal... -
Page 12: Please Read The Following Carefully
PLEASE READ THE fOLLOWINg cAREfULLy THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEM- BLY 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.