Chicago-electric Wire Feed Welder MIG 170 User Manual

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Summary of Contents

Page 1

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.comEmail our technical support at: [email protected] this material before using this product.

Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 6a. Flux Core (Gas-less) Wire Setup: Remove the two Knobs securing the

Page 3 - Arc Ray Safety

Page 11For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 7. Turn the Feed Tensioner knob counterclockwise to loosen it enough to

Page 4 - Fire Safety

Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 IMPORTANT:Securely hold onto the end of the welding wire and keep tensi

Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Page 13For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 WARNINGThe following steps require applying power to the welder with the

Page 6 - Replacement Cords

Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 17. To check the wire’s drive tension, feed the wire against a piece o

Page 7

Page 15For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 Basic WeldingRead the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the

Page 8 - Plug Attachment

Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 Control Panel LayoutOverload Indicator: This lights up if duty cycle

Page 9 - Wire Spool Installation

Page 17For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 Avoid damage to the Welder by not welding for more than the prescribed du

Page 10

Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 Metal ThicknessFlux Weld SettingsDCEN PolarityNO GASMaterial BeingWeld

Page 11

Page 19For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 1. Make practice welds on pieces of scrap the same thickness as your int

Page 12 - IMPORTANT:

Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 Table of ContentsSafety ...

Page 13 - IMPORTANT

Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 DANGER! TO PREVENT DEATH FROM ASPHYXIATION: Do not open gas without p

Page 14 - WIRE FEED WELDER

Page 21For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 1. Press (and hold) Trigger and contact area to be welded with electrode

Page 15 - Practice your welding

Page 22 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 Note: If Welder is used too long, the amber Overload Indicator will li

Page 16 - Control Panel Layout

Page 23For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 Welding TipsA good way to test welding technique is to examine a weld’s a

Page 17 - Duty Cycle (Duration of Use)

Page 24 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 EXCESS PENETRATION OR BURN-THROUGHPROPER PENETRATIONINADEQUATE PENETRAT

Page 18 - MIG Weld Settings

Page 25For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 EXCESS PENETRATION OR BURN-THROUGHWeld droops on top and underneath, or f

Page 19 - Setting Up The Weld

Page 26 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 Burn-ThroughBase material melts away, leaving a hole in the weld.POSSI

Page 20 - WIRE FEED SPEED

Page 27For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 MaintenanceTO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, FIRE AND BURNS: Unplug the welder,

Page 21 - Basic Welding Technique

Page 28 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 TroubleshootingIMPORTANT!Be CERTAIN to shut off the Welder, disconnect

Page 22

Page 29For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 Troubleshooting (continued)IMPORTANT!Be CERTAIN to shut off the Welder, d

Page 23 - Strike Test

Page 3For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 Fume and Gas SafetyFUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.1. Exp

Page 24 - Example Weld Diagrams

Page 30 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 Parts List and DiagramsWiring DiagramGas/GaslessGaslessWelding TorchGas

Page 25 - Coat of Slag Over Weld

Page 31For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 Assembly Diagram1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 143231302928272625151617181

Page 26 - Excessive Spatter

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Page 27 - Maintenance

Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 Electrical SafetyELECTRIC SHOCK can KILL.1. Turn off, disconnect power,

Page 28 - Weak Arc strength

Page 5For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 Welder use and care1. Do not use the welder if the switch does not turn i

Page 29 - IMPORTANT!

Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 GroundingTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT GROUNDING W

Page 30 - Parts List

Page 7For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 SymbologyWire Feed (Speed)Workpiece Ground CableTorch CableOverheat Shutdo

Page 31 - Assembly Diagram

Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 68885 1. Attach the handle to the Face Shield by lining up the two rectangula

Page 32 - Limited 90 Day Warranty

Page 9For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.SKU 68885 Wire Spool Installation1. Turn the welder OFF and unplug it before procee

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