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ARC STICK WELDER - 70 AMP
Model 97717
SET uP AnD OPERATIng InSTRuCTIOnS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MAnuAL.
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COnTEnTS IMPORTAnT SAFETY InFORMATIOn .....................................................3 gEnERAL SAFETY RuLES ....................................................................................3 SPECIFIC SAFETY RuLES.....................................................................................5 SPECIFICATIOnS .....................................................................................9 unPACKIng ................................................................................
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nOTICE is used to SAVE THIS MAnuAL Notice address practices Keep this manual for the safety not related to personal injury. warnings and precautions, assembly, CAuTIOn, without operating, inspection, maintenance and CAuTIOn the safety alert cleaning procedures. Write the product’s symbol, is used to address serial number in the back of the manual near practices not related to the assembly diagram (or month and year of personal injury. purchase if product has no number). Keep thi
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b. Do not touch exposed electrical d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench parts. before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a c. Do not expose power tools to rain rotating part of the power tool may or wet conditions. Water entering a result in personal injury. power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use This enables better control of the the co
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f. Use the power tool, accessories and protection. Do not allow viewing by tool bits etc., in accordance with visitors without proper eye and body these instructions and in the manner protection. Use a Face Shield with intended for the particular type of arc shaded filter plate. power tool, taking into account the 4. Move flammable and explosive working conditions and the work to material at least 35 feet from the be performed. Use of the power tool welding arc to prevent welding sparks
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avoid electrical shock. • When welding/cutting overhead • Any power cord must be properly or in confined spaces, wear flame grounded. Ground Fault Circuit resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to Interrupter (GFCI) should also be keep sparks out of ears. implemented – it prevents sustained 13. Prevent accidental fires. electrical shock. Remove any combustible 11. WARNING: This product, when used material from the work for welding, plasma cutting, soldering, area. or similar applications, pro
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• Do not dispose of hot slag in falls while plugged in, severe injury, containers holding combustible electric shock, or fire may result. materials. Keep a fire extinguisher 23. Avoid overexposure to fumes and nearby and know how to use it. gases. Always keep your head out • After spot welding, make a of the fumes. Do not breathe the thorough examination for evidence fumes. Use enough ventilation or of fire. Be aware that easily- exhaust, or both, to keep fumes and visible smoke or
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WARnIng InHALATIOn HAzARD: Welding and Plasma Cutting Produce TOxIC FuMES . 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 diseases that may be linked to exposure to welding or plasma cutting exhaust fumes are: • Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease • Heart disease • Ulcers • Damage to the reproductive organs • Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach • Kidney damage • Respir
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TO PREVEnT SPECIFICATIOnS WARnIng SERIOuS Electrical 120 V~ / 60 Hz InjuRY FROM ACCIDEnTAL Requirements Power Plug: 20 Amp/3 Prong / Grounded OPERATIOn: Input Current 20 Amps Turn the Power Switch of the Power Switch Rocker with Light (Yellow) tool to its “OFF” position Type and unplug the tool from Indicators Thermal Overload Light (Red) its electrical outlet before Minimum: 50 Amp Settings Maximum: 70 Amp assembling or making any Welding adjustments to the tool. Up to 1/8” Thick St
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install a 120 volt, 20 Amp, 3-hole, 3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise grounded electrical outlet. (See or clamps (not included) to prevent Figure b.) movement while working. The work- pieces should be held together firmly while welding. The distance (if any) between the two workpieces must be controlled properly to allow the weld to hold both sides securely while allowing the weld to penetrate fully into the joint. FIguRE b 4. There must not be hazardous objects, such as uti
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cycle (at 70 Amps), actual welding 5. Make sure the Power Switch (13) is can occur for one minute and off, then plug the Arc Welder’s Power then the welder must cool for nine Cord (8) into a dedicated, 120 VAC, minutes. At a 20% duty cycle (at 20 amp line with delayed action type 50 Amps), welding can occur for 2 circuit breaker or fuses. minutes and then the welder must (See Assy. Diagram.) cool for 8 minutes. 6. While grasping the handle of • Failure to carefully observe duty the El
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Switch (13) to its “OFF” position and TO PREVEnT WARnIng wait about 10 minutes. Then restart SERIOuS InjuRY the Welder. (See Assy. Diagram.) FROM ACCIDEnTAL OPERATIOn: 11. When the weld is complete, lift the Turn the Power Switch of the electrode clearly away from any tool to its “OFF” position and grounded object. Set the Welding unplug the tool from its Shield down, and turn the power electrical outlet before Switch (13) to its “OFF” position. performing any inspection, (See
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TROubLESHOOTIng Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Welder does not “hum” 1. No power at electrical outlet. 1. Check circuit fuse or circuit breaker. when turned on. 2. Broken or damaged Power Cord. 2. Have Power Cord repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician. Welder “hums” but does 1. Inadequate current at electrode and/or poor 1. Check Ground Clamp, Cable, and not weld. connections at Welder. connection to workpiece. 2. Check Welding Cable and Electrode Holder. 3. Check all Wel
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PARTS LIST AnD ASSEMbLY DIAgRAM SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 1 Cord Strain Relief (1.0mm) 1 13 Power Switch (Yellow) 1 2 Screw (ST3.9x13) 18 14 Cord Strain Relief 2 (3.0mm) 3 Case 1 15 Screw (M5 x 25) 3 4 Temperature Control 1 16 Spring Washer (#5) 3 5 Main Transformer 1 17 Large Washer (#5) 4 6 Panel 1 18 Bottom Plate 1 7 Handle 1 19 Nut (M4) 2 8 Power Cord 1 20 Tooth Lock Washer (#4) 1 9 Welding Cable w/E
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LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY WARRAnTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the torch, liner, wire feed mechanism (if applicable), welding clamps, electrode holders, cables and accessories packed with the welder are free of defects in materials and workmanship. This Limited 90 Day/1 Year Warranty shall not apply to consum
