Chicago Electric 98870 User Manual

ARC WELDER - 120
Model 98870
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Chicago Electric 98870 Specifications

General

Brand	Chicago Electric
Model	98870
Category	Welding System
Language	English

Summary

Specifications

General Safety Precautions

Additional Safety Precautions

Arc Welding Safety

Fire or Explosion Precautions

Safety measures to prevent fires and explosions during arc welding.

Electric Shock Hazard Precautions

Safety measures to prevent electric shock while operating the welder.

Personal and Environmental Safety

Personal Safety Precautions

Guidance on protective clothing, eye protection, and handling hot materials.

Inhalation Hazard

Risks and precautions related to toxic fumes and gases produced during welding.

Arc Welder Assembly

Installing the Handle

Installing the Ground Clamp

Electrode Handle Installation

Power Plug Installation

Workplace and Equipment Preparation

Electrical Hazards

Safety practices concerning electrical risks during welding operations.

Fumes and Gasses

Precautions for dealing with hazardous fumes and gases produced by welding.

Sparks and Fire

Safety measures to prevent fire hazards from sparks and heat.

Arc Light Safety

Guidelines for protecting eyes and skin from intense arc light.

Workplace and Equipment Preparation

General Workplace Cautions

Controls and Operation

Power Switch and Voltage Selection

Power Cable

Amperage Control Knob

Ground Cable

Electrode Cable

Setting the Correct Amperage

Arc Welding Basics

Tips for Welding Success

Troubleshooting Arc Welding Defects

Porosity and Surface Holes

Causes and solutions for porosity in welds.

Undercut

Identifying and correcting undercut defects in welds.

Weld Material Spatter

Poor Fusion

Parts List