Chicago Electric 68888 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions
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operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product's serial number in the
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken,
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
please call 1-888-866-5797 as soon as possible.
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2011 by Harbor Freight Tools
2011 by Harbor Freight Tools
2011 by Harbor Freight Tools
2011 by Harbor Freight Tools
2011 by Harbor Freight Tools
2011 by Harbor Freight Tools
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Email our technical support at: productsupport@harborfreight.com
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Read this material before using this product.
Read this material before using this product.
Read this material before using this product.
Read this material before using this product.
Read this material before using this product.
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
California to cause cancer and birth defects energized. Turn power off if you have to leave. or other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.) Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 68888... -
Page 3: Electrical Safety
Item 68888 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3... -
Page 4: Fire Safety
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source or moving the welder. Carrying or energizing welders that have the switch on invites accidents. Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 68888... - Page 5 2. Have your welder serviced by a qualified maintenance, or cleaning procedures. repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the welder is maintained. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Item 68888 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 5...
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Page 6: Extension Cords
Amperes Electrode Cable Open Circuit Voltage Kilovolt Amperes Overheat Shutdown Indicator (Volts / 1000 * Amperes) Cooling Fan Inches Per Minute Housing Ground Point American Wire Gauge Volts Alternating Current Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 68888... -
Page 7: Setup
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Power Switch off and unplug the welder before assembly. Components and Controls Power Switch Current Output Switch Overload Light Electrode Holder Grounding Clamp Item 68888 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 7... -
Page 8: Setting Up The Weld
The edges of thicker workpieces may need to be chamfered clamps (or beveled) to allow proper weld penetration. workpieces Clean surfaces to bare metal. Chamfer thick workpieces. Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 68888... -
Page 9: Welding Tips
After practice welding for a few A typical Weld before cleaning. seconds, STOP and examine your weld using the guidelines weld bead slag starting on the next page. spatter base metal Item 68888 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 9... - Page 10 TO CORRECT: TO CORRECT: TO CORRECT: TO CORRECT: Weld slower Weld faster Increase Decrease distance distance POWER CURRENT POWER CURRENT OVERLOAD OVERLOAD 70 AMP 70 AMP ARC WELDER ARC WELDER Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 68888...
- Page 11 PROFILE Keep arc on leading edge of weld puddle. Hold gun at proper angles. VIEW 2. Insufficient weld heat: Increase current. 3. Dirty workpiece: Clean workpiece down to bare metal. Item 68888 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11...
- Page 12 1. Workpiece overheating: Reduce current. 2. Welding speed too slow: Increase welding speed and ensure that welding speed is kept steady. VIEW 3. Excessive material at weld: Reduce amount of fill material. Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 68888...
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Page 13: Maintenance
2. Have a qualified technician inspect and Welding Arc Not Stable Handle or loose repair or replace, as necessary. connection within Electrode Handle. 3. Adjust current setting. 3. Make sure setting matches recommended setting. Item 68888 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 13... -
Page 14: Parts List And Diagram
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 68888... -
Page 15: Wiring Schematic
LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER 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. Wiring Schematic Item 68888 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 15... -
Page 16: Warranty
Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.