Craftsman 113.201372, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ar of the cabinet You should record both model and serial number in a safe place for future use CAUTION Read SAFETY UNSTRUCTIONS carefully 230 AMP DUAL RANGE ARC WELDER assembly e operating repair parts Sold by SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 U S A Part No 61337 Printed in U SA ...

Page 2: ...not weld in locations close to chlorinated hydrocarbon vapors coming from degreasing cleaning or spraying operations The heat of the rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to form phosgene a highly toxic gas and other irritating products h Unprotected spectators must be kept clear of the welding area due to the harmful nature of ultra violet and infra red arc rays welding sparks and welding...

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Page 4: ...ollowing items Electrode Holder t 1 1 I 1 Work Clamp 1 Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 3 4 in 1 Nut Hex 1 4 20 1 Washer Flat 17 64 in 1 Loci washer 1 4 in 1 ASSEMBLY TOOLS NEEDED lOinch wrenchScrewdriver medium ATTACHING ELECTRODE HOLDER TO ELECTRODE CABLE I Grasp the electrode holder and locate the slotted head handle locking screw near the mid point of the insulating handle Loosen this screw approximately...

Page 5: ...0 cycle a c power source should be made by a qualified electrician All wiring must comply with the National Electrical Code ANSI C1 and local codes 1 Install an individual separate line for the welder with delayed action type circuit breaker or fuses in the line For best results this circuit should be as short as possible The size of the supply conductors will depend upon their length as shown in ...

Page 6: ...AND LOCAL CODES REGARDING EYE INJURY 1 WEAR WELDING HELMET WITH NO 12 OR DARKER FIL TER LENS MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF A NSI Z87 1 2 WEAR GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD WHILE CHIPPING OR BRUSHING SLAG 3 KEEP OTHER PERSONS AND PETS OUT OF WORK AREA REGARDING FIRE KEEP COMBUSTIBLES OUT OF RANGE OF WELDING SPARKS uSE FOR MINIMUM UsE FOR MAXIMUM LINE DRAW ARC STABILITY AMP AMP Z RANGE CONNECTING ELECTRODE AND W...

Page 7: ...ode you have chosen E6013 or E7014 and also its diameter as previously determined _ Locate that band on the amp scale There are two E6013 bands and two E7014 bands use the band which coordinates with the amp range you have selected Now loosen the heat selector knob and move the pointer until the fractional number matching your electrode diameter appears in the pointer window Tighten the heat selec...

Page 8: ...volt circuit breaker 2 Replace fuse or reset the circuit breaker 3 Turn switch On 1_ Have a voltage check performed by the local power company_ 2 Check current recommended for the electrode being used 3 Check electrode holder work and electrode cable connections 1_Use AC or AC DC rods 2 Use rod of 1 8 inch maximum dian leter or smaller on 30 140 amp range SERVICE TIPS FAN MOTOR No provision has be...

Page 9: ...A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR YOUR NEW CRAFTSMAN ARC WELDER AND WHAT iT W_LL DO CONTAINS INFORMATION ABOUT o VARIOUS TYPES OF RODS o USEFUL ACCESSORIES TIPS ON CUTTING WELDING AND BRAZING J Form No SP574 4 1 ...

Page 10: ...d 1 3 ReadBeforaWelding 14 LearnBy Doing 1 5 PositionWelding 1 11 Cast IronWelding 1 14 HardSurfacing WornCuttingEdges 1 15 TheTwin CarbonArc Torch 1 16 CuttingandOther Miscellaneous Operations o 1 17 Inert GasMetal ArcWelding 1 19 Read this Manual carefully for additional welding information SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY AND SIMPSONS SEARS LIMITED 1o2 ...

Page 11: ...de reinforcement and fill any vacant space between the parts being joined as shown in the accompany ing illustrations The arc is created when an electric current regulated by a welding transformer flows across an air gap between an electrode and the work being welded The intense heat generated by the arc is ideally suited for welding as it can be directed to affect only the part of the metal to be...

Page 12: ...als are also affected by the rays and should be kept at a safe distance_ To safeguard the hands against heat and weld spatter gauntlet type leather gloves should be worn A leather jacket will give better protection against the shower of sparks than ordinary clothing High top shoes not oxfords should be worn If a great deal of welding is to be done foundrymen s shoesare best Precautions must also b...

Page 13: ... electrode stick or freeze when I 90 first attempting to weld insert a small mild steel welding electrode in the electrode holder and connect the welding cables to produce the heat specified by the CONTROL panel Connect the ground cable to the work and set the indicator in the current range recommended for the diameter of rod used Any method of bringing the tip of the rod in contact with the work ...

Page 14: ...e surface of the weld carefully before starting another_ The surface of a good weld is rippled unlformly which results from a steady rate of travel and uniform arc length_ If the scrap plate used is small it will become very hot after laying a few beads This will alter welding conditions which could be very confusing to a beginner Have several scrap pieces handy so each may be allowed to cool befo...

Page 15: ...cient in running a bead build up a pad of weld metal Clean each bead before laying the next and make sure they are fused together fig 8 Run the second layer at right angles to the first and the third at right angles to the second etc_ _sntil a pad approximately 1 2 inch thick has been built up This type of welding is used to build up round or flat surfaces or reinforce parts that are rusted thin_ ...

Page 16: ...d not be attempted by the beginner without the use of a back up strip fig 4 This consists of a bar of copper clamped tightly against the underside of the seam to absorb the heat of the arc and prevent the weld from burning through To assure complete penetration with butt welds on 8 gauge metal or heavier a 1 16 to 3 32 1nch gap should be allowed between them fig 5 insert a wedge or screwdriver bet...

Page 17: ...es to each other The size of such a weld is based on the leg length of the largest isoscelesright triangle that can be inscribed within the cross sectional area as shown by the dotted line triangle fig 1 The size of a fillet weld may also be measured with a square and ruler subtracting 1 32 inch from all dimensions under 3 16 inch and 1 16 inch from all over 1 4 inch fig 2 For example a 1 4 inch f...

Page 18: ... should be somewhat shorter than for flat fillet welding_ To assure penetration at the root use the highest welding current that can be handled fig 11 _ Good penetration is of prime importance and appearance will come with experience If the arc is advanced too fast or held too close to the vertical plate undercutting may result fig 12 Too slow travel will cause overlapping and an extremely dose ar...

Page 19: ... plate and move the rod in a straight line downward The correct rate of travel can be determined by gradually reducing the speed unti molten metal in the puddle can no longer be kept in place Then increase the speed slightly while watching the puddie arc length and angle of the rod A short arc provides better control of the molten meta Follow the same procedure with 3 32 and 5 32 inch rods It will...

Page 20: ...y the vertical up method_ This can be demonstrated by ioinlng two pieces of 3 16 inch metal with a butt weld using the whipping motion Leave a gap between the plates and use a 5 32 inch rod with a fairly high current determined by experimenting The whipping motion will melt the corners of the plate and form a pocket in which to deposit the weld metal fig_ 8 Burn the rod in deep so the crater exten...

Page 21: ... the practice plate slightly higher than the top of your head when standing To keep sparks out of your glove grasp the electrode holder as indicated in figure 18 and hold the rod in a nearly vertlcal position with a slight tilt to the right_ Drape the cable over your shoulder so its weight will not interfere with the use of the electrode_ Use 1 8 1nch rods and a current setting the same as for ver...

Page 22: ... with tack welds and install temporary braces tack welded to support parts that might bend The braces can be removed after the job is cornpleted_ Lay the beads so the stresses will counteract or nbutralize one another by running a short pass first on one side then on the other etc Often the neutralizing weld is at the other end of the job Do not concentrate too many welds in one place but space th...

Page 23: ... such as plow shares lister shares cultivator shovels sweeps subsoilers spike harrow teeth tractor treads ex cavating buckets or any surface subject to abrasive action wil last much longer and require less sharpening when their cutting edges are hard faced with hard surfacing electrodes The arc welding process consists of depositing a layer of abrasion resisting weld metal on the worn cutting edge...

Page 24: ... clamp them on or near the ends opposite from the arc as this will cause overheating of the carbons When tightening the clamping screws be careful not to apply too much pressure on the carbons as they are very brittle and break easily Use only enough pressure to hold them firmly in place If the tips of the carbons do not llne up with each other an adjustment may be made by turning the longest of t...

Page 25: ...azing with the exception that the edges of the joint are heated to the melting point before depositing the filler metar If the work is a copper alloy use common brazing flux If it is an Figure 6 B aluminum alloy use aJumlnum flux The filler rod should be of the same analysis as the work if regular welding rod is not available strips of the parent metal may be used A back up strip should be used wh...

Page 26: ...r movement until the head is completely melted off fig 4 A punch is then used to drive out the remaining part The bolt or rivet con be removed by heating the head almost to the melting point then quickly shearing it off with a cold chisel Care must be taken not to cause the bolt to become welded to the metal HOLE PIERCING Another usefu application of the welding arc is piercing holes in metal Coat...

Page 27: ...dding filler rod if necessary_ The resultant pool of molten metal upon solidifying joins the edges of the members togethen The process may also be used for adding metal to surfaces Iocally meltlng and spot joinlng parts A thorough cleaning of the surface to be welded isrequired_ Alloil grease paint rust dirt or other contaminants must be removed either by mechanical means or by the use of vapor or...

Page 28: ...SITIO_ electrodes are alloyed with small percentages of thorium or zirconium Such electrodes have the advantage of greater current carrying capacity for a given diameter a more stable arc at low current values and longer life with less deposit of tungsten in the welds TYPES OF GAS TO USE Either argon helium or a mixture of the two can be used with the T I G process Argon is used most frequently be...

Page 29: ... even in dirty rust covered galvanized or plated steels An extremely stable spray type penetrating arc is produced that is easy to start and restart after interruption It is a versatile electrode producing welds far beyond the requirements of its A WS classification It adapts to a wide variety of jobs due to the wide range of amperage settings at which top quality results are obtained Features Dee...

Page 30: ...e easily handled arc throughout a wide amperage range_ The moderately penetrating and easily directed arc provides excellent results in all positions fiat vertical or overhead and is ideal for single pass horizontal fillet welds_ Spatter loss is low as the weld metal solidifies quickly producing a closely rippled deposit with good appearance Even though it is designed for production welding in mil...

Page 31: ...is special coating combines in the arc with the steel core wire to give an extremely hard weld meta deposit Deposited weld metal requires no heat treatment for maximum strength ductility and wear resistance Annealing or heat treating will not soften the metal deposit which is not machinable but may be hot forged to any desired shape Deposited metal has a very fine grain and is free of slag and por...

Page 32: ...ensileStrength 72 000 psito 78 000 psi Yield Point 60 000 psito 69 000 psi Elongation in 2 inches 17 to 28 DESCRIPTION The AWS E 7014 is an excellent electrode for the inexperienced or experienced welder_ Starts on contact with smooth surge free arc also restrikes instantly This Craftsman electrode has powdered iron in the coating which makes welding easier and faster_ The slag is easy to remove i...

Page 33: ...This cutting electrode removes the grease and scale and then seals in any oil soaked into the cast iron Use the lowest amperage that gives good fusion During cooling peen hammer the weld to relieve strain and stress CUTTIING ROD AC DC quick inexpensive easy cuts through all metals GENERAL APPLICATIONS Cutting e Piercing _ Gouging Scarfing o Beveling etc SIZES AND HEATS AMPS Diameter 3 32 1 8 3 16 ...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS PARTS LIST FOR CRAFTSMAN 230 AMP WELDER MODEL 113o201372 35 42 41 27 44 43 27 45 45 34 15 11 10 23 24 19 12 32 29 28 27 13 Transformer not replaceable 2 6 ...

Page 35: ...art No i No_ r 28 130284 29 51439 30 _STD 522507 31 61234 32 6TD 601105 33 60314 34 STD 510607 35 61295 36 30332 37 61171 36 61086 39 61329 40 STD 510692 41 STD 600805 42 30254 43 STD 551008 44 STD 551010 45 STD 541008 46 60309 47 61115 48 61116 49 61117 50 6TD 541110 51 STD 551110 52 61186 61298 61337 Description Holder Electrode Clamp Work Screw Hex Hd 1 4 20 x 3 4 Cable Assembly Work Screw Ty T...

Page 36: ...arc welder will be found on a plate attached to your welder at the rear of the cabinet WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER 113 201372 NAME OF ITEM 230 AMP ARC WELDER All parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and most Sears stores If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically...