Chicago Electric 55594, Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...yright 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved 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 F...

Page 2: ...npacking check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 20 are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this m...

Page 3: ...t fit contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet Do not change the plug in any way Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power su...

Page 4: ...Always wear eye protection Dusk mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions TOOL USE AND CARE 16 Use clamps not included or other practical ways t...

Page 5: ...ection Maintenance And Cleaning section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock burns or other injury SPECIFIC SAFETY...

Page 6: ...r have the electronic equipment shut down temporarily 10 Prevent accidental fires Remove any combustible material from the work area When possible move the work to a location well away from combustibl...

Page 7: ...ding make a thorough examination for evidence of fire Be aware that easily visible smoke or flame may not be present for some time after the fire has started Do not weld in atmospheres containing dang...

Page 8: ...Keep the Power Cord away from heated surfaces 23 Always turn off the Welder in the event of a power failure 24 Significant DC electrical voltage exists after turning off and unplugging the Welder Disc...

Page 9: ...ee prong grounding Plug The Plug must be connected to a properly grounded Outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity...

Page 10: ...ollowing illustration See Figure A FIGURE A THREE PRONG PLUG 120 VOLT GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET THIS PRODUCT USES A THREE PRONG PLUG DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS 1 Tools marked D...

Page 11: ...d See Figure C 5 If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size See Figure C 6 If you are using an ext...

Page 12: ...Volts Alternating Current Amperes No Load Revolutions per Minute RPM FIGURE D NOTE For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 21...

Page 13: ...Ground Clamp Make sure the Handle Grip covers the area where the Ground Cable is attached to the Ground Clamp See Figure F 6 NOTE The Welder produces powerful electrical currents It is critical that y...

Page 14: ...rode Cable to the Electrode Handle by tightening the Screw onto the end of the Electrode Cable See Figure G 5 With the Electrode Cable secured to the Electrode Holder 27 slide the Handle Grip over the...

Page 15: ...e Shield 26 See Figure H FACE SHIELD 26 FACE SHIELD HANDLE LENS LENS HOLDER BRACKET FIGURE H OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Welding Equipment Duty Cycle And Overheating 1 IMPORTANT Welding longer than the rat...

Page 16: ...yed action type circuit breaker or fuses See Figure I amperage or voltage or duty cycle before welding 4 This Welder at its 10 at 55 AMPs duty cycle low can run continuously under load for 1 minute ou...

Page 17: ...tilt the Electrode forward at an angle of approximately 30 degrees and hold it at a distance from the workpiece equal to the diameter of the Electrode See Figure I 9 NOTE The Thermal Protection Indic...

Page 18: ...llows A The speed at which you advance along the weld B The length of arc C The rate of amperes at which you are welding Adjusting one or more of these three factors can help increase the quality of w...

Page 19: ...r AC welding Electrode 8 Use a rod of 0 078 diameter maximum INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 1 WARNING Make sure the Power Switch 9A is in its OFF position Unplug the Power Cord Plug from its elec...

Page 20: ...ND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARIS...

Page 21: ...AM NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9A 10 11 12 13 9B 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 22 24...

Page 22: ...SKU 55594 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 22 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...