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Ground Cable and Clamp
The ground cable and clamp are attached to the work piece to complete the circuit allowing the flow
of current needed to weld.
Welding Cable and Torch
The welding wire is driven through the welding cable and torch to the work piece. It is attached to
the drive system, the gun trigger activates the drive motor.
Thermal Indicator
If the duty cycle of the welder is exceeded the internal temperature will exceed safe temperatures
and the machine will shut down. The Thermal overload light will come on indicating this. Leave the
unit on and allow 15 minutes for cool down before the light will go off and the temperature to fall into
an allowable operating range.
Power Cord
The power cord connects the welder to the 115 volt power supply. Plug the 15 amp plug into a 115
volt/20 amp receptacle to supply power to the welder.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE HANDLE
1. Line up the holes in the handles with the holes on the top of the welder.
2. Place a lock washer then a washer onto the welder handle screws.
3. Insert screws with the washers through the holes on the welder handle and into the top of the
welder and tighten.
INSTALLATION
1. POWER REQUIREMENT - AC single phase 115V (110-120V) 60 HZ fused with a 20 amp time
delayed fuse or circuit breaker is required. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT if the ACTUAL power
source voltage is less than 105 volts AC or greater than 132 volts AC.
Electrical Shock
 High voltage danger from power source! Consult a qualified electrician for proper
installation of receptacle. This welder must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.
 Do not remove grounding prong or alter the plug in any way. Do not use any adapters
between the welder's power cord and the power source receptacle. Make sure the
POWER switch is OFF when connecting your welder's power cord to a properly
grounded 115 VAC, 60 HZ, Single Phase, 20 Amp input power supply.
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