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Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353. Model 97717 ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this ®...
OPERATIng InSTRuCTIOnS ... MAInTEnAnCE AnD SERVICIng ...12 TROubLESHOOTIng ...13 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWIng CAREFuLLY ...13 PARTS LIST AnD ASSEMbLY DIAgRAM ...14 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY WARRAnTY ...15 SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. COnTEnTS Page 2...
Avoid eye and body damage. Arc rays and infrared radiation can injure eyes and burn skin. Wear ANSI approved eye and body SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. protection. Do not allow viewing by visitors without proper eye and body protection.
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Use aprons, cape, sleeves, shoulder covers, and bibs designed and approved for welding and cut ting procedures. SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. • When welding/cutting overhead or in confined spaces, wear flame resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to keep sparks out of ears.
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Ensure that the unit is placed on a stable location before use. If this unit SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. falls while plugged in, severe injury, electric shock, or fire may result.
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It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SAVE THESE InSTRuCTIOnS. SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
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. SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TO PREVEnT WARnIng SERIOuS InjuRY FROM ACCIDEnTAL...
The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working. SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent movement while working.
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MIN/MAX Switch (12). Thin metals use low current and heavy metals use high current. (See Assy. Diagram.) SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Make sure the Power Switch (13) is off, then plug the Arc Welder’s Power...
MAInTEnAnCE AnD SERVICIng Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. WARnIng TO PREVEnT SERIOuS InjuRY FROM ACCIDEnTAL OPERATIOn: Turn the Power Switch of the tool to its “OFF”...
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 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. TROubLESHOOTIng...
(if applicable), welding clamps, electrode holders, cables and accessories packed with the welder are free of defects in materials and workmanship. This Limited 90 Day/1 Year Warranty shall not apply to consumable parts such as tips, welding wire, and gas nozzles.