Chicago Electric 68886 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Table of Contents; IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; General Safety; SAFETY
- Page 3 – Fume and Gas Safety; Arc Ray Safety
- Page 4 – Electrical Safety; Fire Safety
- Page 5 – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
- Page 6 – Grounding; Extension Cords
- Page 7 – Symbology; OCV; Specifications
- Page 8 – Setup; Face Shield Assembly
- Page 9 – Wire Spool Installation
- Page 10 – Solid Core (Gas Shielded) Polarity Setup
- Page 13 – WARNING; The following steps require applying power; To prevent serious injury from fire or electric shock:; IMPORTANT
- Page 15 – Basic Welding; Practice your welding
- Page 16 – Control Panel Layout
- Page 18 – Flux Weld Settings; MIG Weld Settings
- Page 19 – Setting Up The Weld
- Page 21 – Stickout; Drag Angle; Basic Welding Technique
- Page 22 – After practice welding for a few
- Page 23 – Welding Tips; Cleaning the Weld
- Page 24 – Weld Diagnosis; Workpiece Heat Control / Weld Penetration; How to increase workpiece heat
- Page 25 – Weld Problems; Weld Not Adhering Properly
- Page 27 – Maintenance; Nozzle and Contact Tip Inspection and Cleaning
- Page 28 – Wire feed motor runs but wire does not feed properly; Wire creates a bird’s nest during operation; Weak Arc strength
- Page 29 – Power switch does not light when switched on; Wire Feeds, but arc does not ignite
- Page 30 – Parts List and Diagrams; Wiring Diagram
- Page 31 – Assembly Diagram
- Page 32 – Limited 90 Day Warranty
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Summary
Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68886 Table of Contents Safety ......................................................... 2Setup .......................................................... 7Specifications ............................................. 7Basic Welding .......
Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68886 Fume and Gas Safety FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health. 1. Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust fumes can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer. Also, some dis...
Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68886 Electrical Safety ELECTRIC SHOCK can KILL. 1. Turn off, disconnect power, and discharge electrode to ground before setting down torch/electrode holder and before service. 2. Do not touch energized electrical parts. Wear dry, insul...
