Maintenance - Chicago Electric 61433 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Maintenance

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Release the Trigger and unplug the Stud Welder from its electrical outlet before
performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM WELDER FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the
problem corrected before further use.
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general
condition of the Stud Welder. Check for:
• loose hardware
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• cracked or broken parts
• damaged electrical wiring
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Stud Does Not Weld; 1. Unit not plugged into
Weld Area Cold
2. No power to Power Cord.
3. Welder circuit
4. Ground Sleeve has
Weak Weld, Stud 1. Weld time too short.
Does Not Hold
2. Electrode Tip or
3. Weld surface not
Weld Burning 1. Weld time too long.
Through Metal
2. Using incorrect stud.
3. Dirty Electrode Tip.
Circuit Breaker 1. Circuit rating not
Continues to Trip
2. Electrical fault in Welder.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing
the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
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Possible Causes
electrical outlet.
breaker tripped.
poor/no contact with
weld surface.
stud dirty.
cleaned sufficiently.
large enough.
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2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces
of the Welder with clean cloth.
3. Keep the Ground Sleeve free of oxidation
by cleaning with fine steel wool.
4. Periodically inspect Stud Electrode Tips. Use a fine
metal file as needed to keep the Electrode Tip flat
and clean to maintain a proper contact surface.
5. WARNING! If the supply cord of this
Welder is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
Likely Solutions
1. Plug Power Cord into electrical outlet.
2. Check power source.
3. Press Circuit Breaker Reset Button.
4. Clean weld surface for the entire Ground
Sleeve to contact fully, press harder, and ensure
Ground Sleeve contacts the surface evenly.
1. Increase weld time.
2. Clean or replace Electrode Tip and/or stud.
3. Clean surface down to bare metal.
1. Shorten weld time.
2. Replace stud with correct size.
3. Clean Electrode Tip.
1. Connect to 20 A dedicated circuit.
2. Have qualified technician service Welder.
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