Harbor Freight Tools 45689 manual

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    SPOT WELDER Model 45689 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 2001 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein[...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 SA VE THIS MANUAL Y ou will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance, and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front c[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 Rev 02/02 8. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury , etcetera. 9. ST A Y ALERT . Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at ha[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 in the presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust. T o avoid accidental electric shock, do not let your body come in contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Always keep a re extinguisher nearby . 5. DO NOT FORCE THE EQUIPMENT . Th[...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 UNP ACKING When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List (page 12) are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For addi[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 10. Retighten the four Cap Screws (parts #3, #1 1). BOTTOM TONG CLAMP (#35) TOP T ONG CLAMP (#13) TOP T ONG HOLDER (#12) TONG INSULA TOR (#33) TONGTIP (#48) LOWER TONG (#47) UPPER TONG (#46) CAP SCREW (#34) HEX JAM NUT (#10) HEX JAM NUT (#10) HEX NUT (#20) OPERA TING LEVER (#5) C[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 2. Next, Attach the complete Handle Assembly (parts #17, #18, #19, #20) to the Front Housing (part #28) of the Spot Welder , using the four Hex Head Screws (part #16). (See Figure D, and Assy . Diagram.) W ASHER HANDLE (#17) BOL T (#19) HEX NUT (#20) HANDLE BRACKET (#18) FIGURE C[...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed below , refer to the Assembly Dia- gram on page 13 of this manual. T o Adjust The T ong And Operating Lever Pressure: 1. Caution: Prior to adjusting the T ongs (parts #46, #47) and Operating Lever (part #[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 FIGURE F REAR HEX JAM NUT (#10) FRONT HEX JAM NUT (#10) OPERA TING LEVER (#5) CAP SCREW (#3) HEX NUT (#20) LOWER T ONG (#47) UPPER T ONG (#46) TONG TIP (#48) T o Use The Power Switch: 1. The Power Switch (part #25) allows electrical current to the Spot Welder to be turned “ON?[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR SPOT WELDING LOW -CARBON STEEL TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. Caution: Always disconnect the Spot Welder from its electrical power supply source before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning. 2. Before each [...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 3. Do not use solvents to wipe off the Spot W elder , as damage may result. If necessary , wipe with a damp cloth. Y ou may use a mild detergent. 4. Once clean, lubricate all moving parts with a light oil. 5. When storing, keep the Spot Welder in a box or covered with a cloth c[...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 REV 04c, 08c P ARTS LIST Part # Desc riptio nQ ty . 1 g n i y r r a C , e l d n a H 1 2 Nut 1 7 0 5 2 . 1 x 0 2 - 0 5 2 . h c S l t S p a C w e r c S 3 1 h c t i w S , s s e n r a H g n i r i W 4 1 g n i t a r e p O , r e v e L 5 1 0 5 7 . 1 x 2 1 3 . S C g n i r p S , n i P 6 2[...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only , and are not available individually as replacement parts.[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 45689 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high qual- ity 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 fe[...]