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Craftsman 113.201480 Owner's Manual page 8

50-295 amp dual range variable control ac arc welder

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weld.
Because
metals
vary
{n
their
make
up and
the
technique
of each operat0r
is different,
you may
find it necessary
to: increase: or decrease
the
amperage
output
accord!ngly.
CAUTION:
Donol
loosen
and move amp se|ector
while welding..
The duty cycle
scales
bracketing
the amperage
sca':les are provided
for
your
convenience
and
protection
of your new weGder. Duty cycle
is the
performance
level of the welder
based on a 10
minute
time
span.
For
example
welding
for
6
minutes
out of 10 minutes
is a 60% duty
cycle.
To
avoid
possible
overheating
of
the
welding
transformer,
which
could
shorten
the life of your
welder,
Do Not exceed
the duty
cycles
indicated
on
the duty
cycle
scales.
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
WARNING:
Removal
of the welder
cabinet
top for any reason
must be done
by a q ualified service
technician.
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
CHART
TROUBLE
,
SUGGESTED
REMEDY
Fan and welder do not
1. Improperly
fuse_l or
1. Use 60 ampere fuses of the delayed
operate; orcontinually
:
protected,
action
type such as "Fusetron"
or
blow fuses.
'
:
"Fustat"
or 60 ampere
240 volt
I
................
circuit
breaker.
i 2, Blown:fuse,;
or open
2. Replace fuse, or reset the circuit
Circuitbreaker.
breaker.
.3,?"OPi:-0ff":switch
not "On".
3. Turn switch
_'On".
i; Welding current low:
!i:i i':: ':_ilLow
ine voi'tage
, "t.
Have a voltage 'c'heck performed
by
or:weak;
:
!
;
:/
:
:the
local powerl Company.
....
:
I:
Welding current
I
2! Check current recommended
for
:
: : !
: setting:too
Iowl
I
the electrode
being used.
...... :- :
:
i I
3 P0or:c0nnect
ons
I
3: Check
eiectrode
holder
work and
; I : .....
....
: electrode
Cable Connections.
Can't
hold an arc.
PROBABLE
CAUSE
1. Using a D.C. welding rod.
2. Low hydrogen
rod.
i
1: Use ACor
AC-DC
rods.
2. Use rod of 3/16-inch
maximum
diameter,
or smaller
on 50-185
amp
range
or lower.
3. Get new dry
undamaged
rod.
3. Damp
or
damaged
coatings
on rod.
SERVICE
TIPS
FAN MOTOR
No provision
has been made for lubricating the fan
motor,
as
extra
large
oil
reservoirs
provide
lubrication
for the life of the motor.
SELECTOR
PLUGS OR CONTACTS
WARNING:
Be positive you :have disconnected the
power supply to the welder.
If for
any
reason
the selector
plugs
or mating
contacts
become burned or pitted, they should
be
cleaned-up
with a fine grade
of emery
cloth or
dressed
very lightly with a fine fife.
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