Eastwood MP200i Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 37

STICK WELDING TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE
Arc Too Short
Electrode
Sticking
Current Too Low
Arc Too Long
Holes in Weld
Bead (Porosity)
Moisture in Electrode
Arc Too Long
Excessive
Spatter
Current Too High
Poor Joint Preparation
Poor
Penetration
Current Too Low
Travel Speed Too Fast
Welder Digital
Display Shows
Err-01 or Err-02 Duty Cycle Exceeded
and Will Not
Function
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CORRECTION
While welding, keep the ignited end of the electrode further from the weld joint.
Adjust the current on the front of the Welder to a higher current setting.
While welding, keep the ignited end of the electrode closer to the weld joint.
Replace electrode with a new one
While welding, keep the ignited end of the electrode closer to the weld joint.
Adjust the current on the front of the Welder to a lower current setting.
Clean the weld joint of any dirt, grease, paint of other possible contaminates.
If the pieces being Welder are of a heavy gauge it may be necessary to bevel
the edges of the pieces.
Adjust the current on the front of the Welder to a higher current setting.
Slow down the travel speed of the electrode while welding.
Allow the Welder to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before attempting to
use again.
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