Harbor Freight Tools Vulcan VA-SPLG Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

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Page 1 Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety ............2 Maintenance and Service ......17 Specifications ..........5 Parts List and Diagram ......19 Setup ............6 Warranty ............ 20 WARNINg SyMBOLS ANd dEFINITIONS This is the Safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Page 3: Electrical Safety
Fume and gas Safety INHALATION HAZARD: Welding and plasma cutting produce toxic fumes. 1. Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust 2. do not use near degreasing or fumes can increase the risk of developing painting operations. certain cancers, such as cancer of the 3.
Page 4: Fire Safety
Fire Safety ARc ANd SLAg can cause fire. 1. clear away or protect flammable objects. 5. If working on a metal wall, ceiling, etc., Remove or make safe all combustible materials for a prevent ignition of combustibles on the radius of 35 feet (10 meters) around the work area. other side by moving the combustibles to a Use a fire resistant material to cover safe location.
Page 5: Specifications
If unreadable or missing, contact maintenance, or cleaning procedures. Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. gas Shielded Welding - cylinder Safety cylinders can explode when damaged. 1. do not weld on a pressurized or closed cylinder.
Page 6: Setup
Setup 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 off and unplug the welder before set up. Place the Welder on a level surface that can bear its weight near the work area.
Page 7 Set Up Spool gun 1. Pull the Nozzle to remove it. 9. Hold end of wire while releasing from Spool. Cut off any bent wire. 2. Unscrew the Contact Tip counterclockwise and remove. 10. Keeping tension on Spool, feed Wire into Inlet Guide. Nozzle contact 11.
Page 8 Connect to Vulcan MIGMAX 140 1. Turn Power Switch OFF and unplug welder. 5. connect Spool gun: a. Loosen Knob without removing. 2. Open Door on side of Welder. b. Plug Spool Gun Connector 3. Remove MIG Gun and Wire Spool, if present. into Spool Gun Socket.
Page 9 dANgER pARTS MAy BE AT WELdINg VOLTAgE TO pREVENT ELEcTRIc SHOcK ANd dEATH: 1. Keep hands away from Wire Feed mechanism. 2. close door before plugging in, 3. Stay clear of wire while feeding wire through gun. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: protective gear must be worn when using the Welder; minimum shade number 10 full face shield (or welding mask), ear protection, welding gloves, sleeves and apron, NIOSH-approved respirator, and fire resistant work clothes without pockets should be worn when welding.
Page 10 connect to Vulcan MIgMAX 215 1. Turn Power Switch OFF and unplug welder. 5. connect Spool gun: a. Loosen Knob without removing. 2. Open Door on side of welder. b. Plug Spool Gun Connector 3. Remove MIG Gun and Wire Spool, if present. into Spool Gun Socket.
Page 11 dANgER pARTS MAy BE AT WELdINg VOLTAgE TO pREVENT ELEcTRIc SHOcK ANd dEATH: 1. Keep hands away from Wire Feed mechanism. 2. close door before plugging in, 3. Stay clear of wire while feeding wire through gun. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: protective gear must be worn when using the Welder; minimum shade number 10 full face shield (or welding mask), ear protection, welding gloves, sleeves and apron, NIOSH-approved respirator, and fire resistant work clothes without pockets should be worn when welding.
Page 12 connect to Vulcan OMNIpRO 220 1. Turn Power Switch OFF and unplug Welder. 6. Plug Ground Clamp Cable into Negative Socket. Twist clockwise all the way to lock in place. 2. Open Door on side of Welder. 7. Plug Wire Feed Power Cable into Positive Socket. Twist clockwise all the way to lock in place.
Page 13 dANgER pARTS MAy BE AT WELdINg VOLTAgE TO pREVENT ELEcTRIc SHOcK ANd dEATH: 1. Keep hands away from Wire Feed mechanism. 2. close door before plugging in, 3. Stay clear of wire while feeding wire through gun. TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy: protective gear must be worn when using the Welder; minimum shade number 10 full face shield (or welding mask), ear protection, welding gloves, sleeves and apron, NIOSH-approved respirator, and fire resistant work clothes without pockets should be worn when welding.
Page 14: Important Safety Information
Operation 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 ANd dEATH: do not weld without grounding clamp. When the operator is not holding the Spool gun, it must be sitting on a nonconductive, nonflammable surface.
Page 15 3. The Spool Gun should be tilted so that wire 4. The Contact Tip should remain within 1/2" is angled anywhere from straight on and 15° of the work surface. This distance is called away from the direction you are welding. The CTWD - Contact Tip to Work Distance.
Page 16 Weld problems porosity Excessive Spatter Small cavities or holes in the bead. Fine spatter is normal. Spatter that is grainy and large is a problem. VIEW VIEW pOSSIBLE cAUSES ANd SOLUTIONS pOSSIBLE cAUSES ANd SOLUTIONS 1. Incorrect polarity: Check that polarity is set correctly 1.
Page 17: Maintenance And Service
Maintenance and Service TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy, FIRE ANd BURNS: Unplug the welder, rest the Spool gun on a heat-proof, electrically non-conductive surface, and allow all parts of the Welder to cool thoroughly before service. 1. BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general 2.
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting problem possible causes Likely Solutions 1. Tension Knob is too tight. 1. Tighten Tension Knob so it applies only enough pressure to prevent continued spinning after the Gun Trigger is released. Wire feed motor 2. Damaged Gun, cable, or liner assembly. 2.
Page 19: Parts List And Diagram
parts List and diagram part description part description Handle Motor And Gear Box Trigger Gas Connector Block Wire Feeder Assembly Cover Conducting Bar Hanger Hook Liner Assembly Spool Shaft O-Ring 7.65X1.78 Spool Tensioner Barrel Spacer Insulator Spool Tension Knob Gas Diffuser Spool Lock Knob Contact Tip Latch...
Page 20: Warranty
Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.

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