Chicago Electric 8878 - Manuals

Page 2 - SPEcIfIcATIONS; SAVE THIS MANUAL; gENERAL SAfETy RULES; READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUcTIONS; WORK AREA; in accordance with all codes and ordinances.; Never remove the grounding

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 SPEcIfIcATIONS Welding Process Resistance Weld Power Requirements 120 V, 60 Hz, ~40 A Peak Circuit Requirement 20 A Switch Push Button Power Cord 14 AWG x 3C / 3 prong grounded plug Features: High power low heat transformer with re...

Page 3 - If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down,; This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the; Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire; Never use the Power cord to carry the tools; Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.; PERSONAL SAfETy; Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat-; A moment of inattention while operating; Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.; Loose; be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in.

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the...

Page 5 - Page; SPEcIfIc SAfETy RULES; Inhalation Hazard; Welding/Plasma cutting Produces TOxIc fUMES and gASSES.; Exposure to welding or cutting gasses can increase the risk of; Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach; wearing an ANSI approved respirator, are ESSENTIAL to reduce the

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page SPEcIfIc SAfETy RULES Maintain labels and nameplates on the Stud Welder. These carry important infor- mation. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Inhalation Hazard Welding/Plasma cutting Produces...

Page 6 - gROUNDINg; a qualified electrician.; gROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONg PLUgS; -Prong Plug and Outlet

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 Avoid accidental activation. Unplug the Stud Welder while inserting the stud electrode into the Stud Welder.Avoid electrical shock. Do not operate the Stud Welder with its protective case removed. Do not touch grounded surfaces whi...

Page 7 - and outlet should look like those in the following illustration.; ExTENSION cORDS; Grounded; Symbology; UNPAcKINg; on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 and outlet should look like those in the following illustration. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.) ExTENSION cORDS Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension...

Page 8 - OPERATION; first practice the procedure on a piece of scrap metal.; Welding the stud

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 OPERATION Note: Stud Electrode (23) Electrode Assembly (26) Trigger (17) fIgURE 1 circuit breaker Reset (20) For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram on page 12. ca...

Page 9 - Pulling out the Dent; off and grind it down so it is flush with the metal surface.

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 Holding the Stud Welder firmly with both hands and using a well-balanced stance, firmly push the Stud (32) against the metal surface until the Electrode Assembly (26) is flush with the metal surface. See fIgURE 3 . With the Electro...

Page 10 - Do not use damaged equipment.; free of oxidation by cleaning with fine steel; TROUbLESHOOTINg; Problem

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 INSPEcTION, MAINTENANcE, AND cLEANINg WARNINg! Make sure the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. bEfORE EAcH USE, inspect the general condition of the...

Page 12 - PLEASE READ THE fOLLOWINg cAREfULLy; Record; able individually as replacement parts.; LIMITED 1 yEAR / 90 DAy WARRANTy; This Limited 90 Day/1 year Warranty shall not apply to consumable

SKU 8878 for technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 PLEASE READ THE fOLLOWINg cAREfULLy THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEM- BLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION O...