How To Use The Troubleshooting Guide - Lincoln Electric IM359-G Operating Manual

HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs
performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your
factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions
detailed throughout this manual.
This Troubleshooting Guide is provided to help you
locate and correct possible machine malfunctions or
misadjustments. Simply follow the three-step
procedure listed below.
Step 1. LOCATE PROBLEM (SYMPTOM).
Look under the column labeled "PROBLEM
(SYMPTOMS)". This column describes possible
symptoms that the machine may exhibit. Find the
listing that best describes the symptom that the
machine is exhibiting.
Symptoms are grouped into the following categories:
Output Problems, Feeding Problems and Welding
Problems.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely,
contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before
you proceed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Step 2. PERFORM EXTERNAL TESTS.
The second column labeled "POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENT(S)" lists the obvious external
possibilities that may contribute to the machine
symptom. Perform these tests/checks in the order
listed. In general, these tests can be conducted
without removing the case wrap-around cover.
Step 3. CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORIZED
FIELD SERVICE FACILITY.
If you have exhausted all of the recommended tests
in Step 2, Consult your Local Authorized Field Service
Facility.
CAUTION
E-1
LN-25