E-5
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility
for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
ASPECT™ 375
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
CAUTION
STICK WELDING ISSUES
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Poor starting
Hot start may be set too low
Access “SMAW”menu (see
operation section) and increase
“HSTR” setting
Poor work clamp connection
Check and secure work
connection
Stick electrode “blasts
off” when arc is struck
Current may be set too high for
electrode size
Adjust current
Hot start set too high
Access “SMAW”menu (see
operation section) and reduce
“HSTR” setting
Electrode “sticks” in
weld puddle
Current may be set too low for
electrode size
Adjust current
Arc force set too low
Access “SMAW” menu (see
operation section) and increase
“FRCE” setting
Insufficient penetration
Wrong Process setting
Set Process for Crisp Stick
RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION