Troubleshooting - MasterCraft 058-8194-4 Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

The following chart lists common issues and solutions. Please read it carefully and follow all
instructions closely.
WARNING!
Potential hazard that could result in serious injury or loss of life.
• If any of the following symptoms appears while the welder is in use, turn it off
and disconnect it from the power supply immediately. Failure to heed this
warning will result in serious personal injury or loss of life.
• Repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician only.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. No power input.
The welder does not 2. Power cord or power plug is
work when the main broken.
switch is turned on. 3. Main switch is broken.
4. Transformer is broken.
1. Incorrect power input.
2. Inadequate current at the output.
3. Poor connection of output cable.
The welder does not
4. Dirty surfaces.
weld.
5. Wrong welding wire.
Inadequate fuse or circuit breaker.
Blown fuse or
tripped circuit
breaker.
1. Wrong welding wire.
2. Base metal not grounded
Arc is hard to start.
properly.
SOLUTIONS
1. Check the circuit or fuse of the power supply.
2. Replace the power cord.
3. Replace the main switch.
4. Replace the transformer.
1. Check the power source.
2. Check for proper grounding to the workpiece.
3. Check the output connection.
4. Clean the surfaces.
5. Use the correct wire.
If the problem persists, send it for servicing or
return back to the store.
If the problem persists, send it for servicing or
return back to the store.
1. Use the correct wire.
2. Make sure the connection is good.
If the problem persists, send it for servicing or
return back to the store.
FLUX-CORE WIRE FEED WELDER KIT 058-8194-4
Check whether the fuse in power supply is 20 A.
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