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DC INVERTER ARC WELDING MACHINE Model 66042 SET up AND OpERATING INSTRuCTIONS Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. ® Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011...
FEATuRES....................8 ASSEMBLY INSTRuCTIONS..................9 WORKpIECE & WORK AREA SET up.................10 GENERAL OpERATING INSTRuCTIONS..............10 MAINTENANCE & SERVICING..................12 TROuBLESHOOTING....................13 pLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING................13 pARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM.................14 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...................15 WARRANTY INFORMATION..................16 SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
Do not touch exposed electrical not avoided, could result in parts. minor or moderate injury. SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
Electromagnetic fields in close prox- insulated from the ground and the imity to heart pacemaker could cause work piece. pacemaker interference or pacemak- er failure. In addition, people with pacemakers should: SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
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Use internal structure, as in walls or ceil- aprons, cape, sleeves, shoulder ings, without an approved method for eliminating the hazard. SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
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Examine all • Have a recognized specialist in hoses and cables for cuts, burns, or Industrial Hygiene or Environmental worn areas before each use. If any Services check the operation and SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...
Power operator. Switch OFF until the Fault Indica- tor turns off. Then resume welding. SAVE THESE INSTRuCTIONS. (See Figure A.) SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...
A barrier, such as a welding curtain or welding shroud should be put up to protect others in the work area and limit the spray of sparks. SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10...
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NOTE: If too much current is drawn Electrode. from the Welder, the built-in Thermal Overload Protector will activate. The YELLOW Fault Indicator (12) will SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11...
WARNING! If the Power Cord (21) explained in this manual of this Welder is damaged, it must be must be performed only by a replaced only by a qualified service qualified technician. technician. SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12...
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13...
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail- able individually as replacement parts. SKU 66042 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16...