Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 94164 Harbor Freight Tools
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220 V AC * DUAL MIG WELDER 94164 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 © 2006 by Harbor Freight T ools ® .
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 2 SKU 94164 Contents PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ..........................................................3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ........................
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 3 SKU 94164 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Welding Current 30 ~ 1 10 Amps Duty Cycle 15% @ 1 10 Amps / 100% @ 30 Amps (Refer to chart and explanation on page 18) Power Consumption 220 V olt / 60 Hz / Single Phase / 24.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 4 SKU 94164 Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. 3 . Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 5 SKU 94164 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balan ce at all times. Proper footing and 5. balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 6 SKU 94164 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Ground this product. This W elder requires the attachment and use of a UL-listed, 1. 220 volt, grounded, 3-prong, electrical Power Cord Plug (not included).
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 7 SKU 94164 10. Prevent accidental res. Remove any combustible material from the work area. When possible, move the work to a location well away from combustible • materials.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 8 SKU 94164 Follow the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists • recommendations for Threshold Limit V alues (TL V’ s) for fumes and gases.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 9 SKU 94164 Use only correct gas shielding equipment designed specically for the type of • welding you will do. Maintain this equipment properly .
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 10 SKU 94164 GROUNDED TOOLS: T OOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS T ools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong 1. gr oun di ng plug .
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 1 1 SKU 94164 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING! Always turn off the W elder and unplug the unit from its elec- trical outlet prior to performing any assembly , maintenance, or service.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 12 SKU 94164 T O ROUTE THE WIRE Note: When installing wire of different size or composition, you will also need to change wire settings, set gun polarity , and, possibly , install gas cylinder .
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 13 SKU 94164 W ARNING! EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION - RISK OF FIRE AND/OR ELECTRIC SHOCK! Th e fo ll owi ng ste ps re qu ire app ly ing pow e r to the We l de r .
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 14 SKU 94164 T O CHANGE WIRE SETTINGS 1. W ARNING! Make sure to turn off the Welder and unplug it from its electrical outlet prior to changing wire settings.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 15 SKU 94164 SETTING THE GUN POLARITY FOR WIRE TYPE Set for Electrode Negative (DCEN) for 1. gasless ux core wire. Negative electrode (E to C), positive ground (D to A).
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 16 SKU 94164 T O INST ALL A GAS CYLINDER W ARNING: Maximum cylinder height is 1 feet 7 inches (0.5m). Maximum cyl - inder weight is 22 lb., including gas.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 17 SKU 94164 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN WELDING Good welding requires a high degree of skill and experience. Y ou should practice a few sample welds on scrap metal before you begin welding your rst project.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 18 SKU 94164 SETTING UP THE WELD W ARNING! Before welding, make sure to read and understand all safety precautions and warnings discussed on pages 3 through 10.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 19 SKU 94164 job at hand. 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.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 20 SKU 94164 WELD SETTINGS CHART FIGURE N Welding Instructions continued on next page. T op gures are V oltage Settings. Bottom number is Wire Speed Setting.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 21 SKU 94164 Squeeze (and hold) the T rigger Switch (15d) of the Welding T orch (15) and stroke 18. the area to be welded with the Welding Wire to ignite the arc.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 22 SKU 94164 WELD DIAGNOSIS EXCESS OR BURN-THROUGH Weld droops on top and underneath, or falls through entirely , making a hole. PROPER Weld is visible underneath and bulges slightly on top.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 23 SKU 94164 Crooked/wavy bead POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Stickout too long: 1. Reduce stickout. Inaccurate welding: 2. Us e t wo h and s or re st ha nd on s tea dy surface.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 24 SKU 94164 WHEN THE WELD IS COMPLETED Lift the Welding Wire completely away from any grounded object. Set the face 21. shield down. Then, turn the Power Switch to its “OFF” position.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 25 SKU 94164 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING W ARNING! Before performing any maintenance on the Welder , unplug the Power Cord (13) from its electrical outlet and allow all components of the Welder to completely cool.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 26 SKU 94164 REPLACING THE WELDING T ORCH LINER Switch welder off, disconnect power , and discharge electrode to ground before 1. proceeding. Secure welding wire to the spool, cut it near the spool, and remove it from the torch 2.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 27 SKU 94164 P ARTS LISTS AND DIAGRAMS WIRING SCHEMA TIC REV 01/07.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 28 SKU 94164 P ARTS LIST Part Description Qty . 1 Side Panel 1 2 Hinge 2 3 Handle Socket 2 4 Handle.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 29 SKU 94164 NOTE : Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail- able individually as replacement parts.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353; T roubleshooting section at end of manual. Page 30 SKU 94164 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM (CONTINUED) 10d 10e 10c 10a 10f 11 10k 10l 10h 10g 10b 10i 10j Wire .
IMPORT ANT! Be CERT AIN to shut off the Welder , disconnect it from power , and discharge the torch to ground before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the unit.
IMPORT ANT! Be CERT AIN to shut off the Welder , disconnect it from power , and discharge the torch to ground before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the unit.
IMPORT ANT! Be CERT AIN to shut off the Welder , disconnect it from power , and discharge the torch to ground before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the unit.
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