Troubleshooting - Craftsman 113.201372 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING: Removal of the welder cabinet top for any reason must be done by
a qualified service technician.
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE SUGGESTED REMEDY
Fan and welder do not
operate, or continually
blow fuses.
Welding current low
or weak,
Can't hold an arc.
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Improperly fused or
protected_
2 Blown fuse, or open
circuit breaker_
3_ "On-Off" switch not "On".
1. Low line voltage,
2_ Welding current
setting too Iow_
3, Poor connections.
1 Using a D.C. welding
rod.
2. Low hydrogen rod
1. Use 50 ampere fuses of the delayed
action type such as "'Fusetron" or
"Fustat" or 50 ampere 240 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 been made for lubricating the fan motor,
as extra large oil reservoirs provide lubrication for the life
of the motor.
SELECTOR PLUGS OR CONTACTS
WARNING: Be positive you have disconnected the power
supply to the welder_
If for any reason the selector plugs or mating contacts
become burned or pitted, tiley should be cleaned-up with a
fine grade of emery cloth or dressed very lightly with a fine
file,