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Craftsman 117-076 - User Manual

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WELDER USER’S GUIDE
GUÍA PARA USAR LA SOLDADORA
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR DE LA
SOUDEUSE
Instructions on the use of your Wire Feed Welder
Instrucciones para el uso de su soldadora de carrete
Instruction d’utilisation de votre soudeuse à alimentation
en fil
Form No. 811-592-002 Rev. A December 2000
Made
in
U.S.A.
©
Model 117-076
117-076, 2145, 83125, 83126, 20511, 125 GL, 125GS

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • F
    franklindurhamAug 14, 2025
    Why is my Craftsman 117-076 producing a dirty, porous, brittle weld?
    • J
      jonathan12Aug 14, 2025
      A dirty, porous, brittle weld from your Craftsman Welding System can result from several issues: a plugged welding nozzle, insufficient or absent shielding gas, the wrong type of shielding gas, or dirty/rusty welding wire. To resolve this, try cleaning or replacing the nozzle, ensuring your tank isn't empty and the flow isn't restricted, selecting the correct shielding gas (refer to the WELDING INSTRUCTION GUIDE), or replacing the spool of wire.
  • K
    Kevin ClaytonAug 17, 2025
    What to do if my Craftsman 117-076 has low output or non-penetrating weld?
    • G
      Gregory PooleAug 17, 2025
      If your Craftsman Welding System has low output or non-penetrating weld, the possible causes include: loose connections inside the machine, using too long or an improper extension cord, incorrect wire type or size, poor ground connection, wrong size contact tip, loose gun connection or a faulty gun assembly, incorrect welding polarity, or dirty/rusty welding wire. To troubleshoot, blow out the inside of the machine with compressed air and tighten all connections, refer to the EXTENSION CORD USE section in this manual, use the correct size welding wire, reposition the clamp and check the cable to clamp connection, use the correct size contact tip, tighten or replace the gun, change the polarity to the proper setting for the wire being used, and replace the spool of wire.
  • S
    Samantha BaileyAug 21, 2025
    What to do if Craftsman 117-076 wire feed works but there is no arc?
    • C
      Chelsea SmithAug 21, 2025
      If the wire feed is working but there's no arc in your Craftsman Welding System, it could be due to a bad ground or loose connection, or a bad connection to the gun or a faulty gun. Check the ground and connections, tightening them as necessary. Also, inspect the connection to the gun; if faulty, consider replacing the gun.
  • J
    Julia ThompsonAug 25, 2025
    What to do if Craftsman Welding System wire burns back to contact tip?
    • B
      Brian BrownAug 25, 2025
      If the wire burns back to the contact tip on your Craftsman Welding System, it might be because the gun liner is worn or damaged, the liner is stretched or too long, the contact tip is the wrong size, or the contact tip is clogged or damaged. Try replacing the gun liner, trimming the liner to the correct length, using the correct size contact tip, or replacing the contact tip.
  • R
    Randy ThompsonAug 28, 2025
    What to do if Craftsman Welding System wire is birdnesting at the drive roller?
    • L
      Louis ThompsonAug 28, 2025
      If the wire is birdnesting at the drive roller of your Craftsman Welding System, potential causes are: too much tension on the drive roller, a worn or damaged gun liner, a clogged or damaged contact tip, or a liner that is stretched or too long. Try adjusting the drive tension (see INSTALLING THE WELDING WIRE), replacing the gun liner, replacing the contact tip, or trimming the liner to the proper length.
  • P
    ptannerAug 31, 2025
    What to do if nothing works on my Craftsman 117-076 Welding System except the fan?
    • P
      pachecodeanAug 31, 2025
      If the only thing working on your Craftsman Welding System is the fan, the issue might stem from a faulty trigger on the gun, a faulty transformer, or exceeding the duty cycle, which activated the thermal protector. To address this, try replacing the trigger or the transformer. If the thermal protector opened, allow the welder to cool for at least 10 minutes, and ensure you observe and maintain the proper duty cycle in the future.
  • S
    sarahpachecoSep 4, 2025
    Why is the ground clamp and/or cable getting hot on my Craftsman Welding System?
    • J
      Joel WhiteSep 4, 2025
      If the ground clamp and/or cable of your Craftsman Welding System is getting hot, it's likely due to a bad connection from the cable to the clamp. Try tightening the connection or replacing the cable.
  • J
    Justin BrownSep 7, 2025
    What to do if Craftsman 117-076 Welding System arc works but not feeding wire?
    • M
      meyerjennaSep 7, 2025
      If the arc is working but the wire isn't feeding in your Craftsman Welding System, the problem could be a faulty wire speed control assembly, insufficient tension on the drive roller, or a faulty drive motor. Try replacing the wire speed control assembly, adjusting the drive tension, or replacing the drive motor.
  • M
    melanie29Sep 10, 2025
    Why does the gun nozzle arc to the work surface on my Craftsman 117-076?
    • M
      matthewevansSep 10, 2025
      If the gun nozzle arcs to the work surface on your Craftsman Welding System, it's likely due to slag buildup inside the nozzle or the nozzle being shorted. Clean or replace the nozzle as needed.

Summary

Introduction

Safety Summary

Safety Information

Guidelines for safe operation and handling of welding equipment.

Shock Hazards

Precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury from electric shock.

Fire Hazards

Precautions to reduce the risk of death, injury, or property damage from fire or explosion.

Flash Hazards

Fume Hazards

Compressed Gases and Equipment Hazards

Burn Hazards

Additional Safety Information

Welder Specifications

Description

Overview of the wire feed welder's components and capabilities.

Duty Cycle

Explanation of welder's operating time and cooling cycles.

Internal Thermal Protection

How the thermal protector functions and resets.

Welder Installation

Power Source Connection

Requirements for connecting the welder to a power source.

Power Requirements

Specifications for the electrical power supply.

Connect to Power Source

Steps for safely connecting the welder to the power source.

Extension Cords

Guidelines for selecting and using extension cords.

Assembling the Welder

Procedures for assembling the welder components.

Unpacking the Welder

Steps for unpacking and inspecting the welder.

Install the Ground Clamp

Instructions for connecting the ground clamp.

Install the Tank Tray and Bracket

Steps for mounting the gas cylinder tray.

Install the Shielding Gas

Procedures for connecting the shielding gas system.

Check the Gas Flow

How to verify the shielding gas flow rate.

Align and Set the Drive Roller

Adjusting drive rollers for wire feeding.

Standard Drive Roller

Steps to install or change the standard drive roller.

Neoprene Drive Roller

Steps to install the neoprene drive roller.

Install the Welding Wire

Process for loading welding wire into the machine.

Set the Wire Drive Tension

Adjusting drive roller tension for proper wire feeding.

Preparation

Change Polarity

How to switch between DC+ and DC- polarity settings.

Operation

Controls and Indicators

Explanation of the welder's controls and indicators.

Maintenance

General

Basic maintenance steps for longevity and trouble-free service.

Replace a Gun Liner

Procedure for replacing the gun liner.

Maintaining the Contact Tip

Care and replacement of the contact tip.

Maintaining the Nozzle

Cleaning and maintaining the welding nozzle.

Preventive Maintenance

General maintenance for optimal welder performance.

Troubleshooting

Schematic Diagram

Wiring Diagram

Manufacturers Limited Warranty

Craftsman 117-076 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCraftsman
Model117-076
CategoryWelding System
LanguageEnglish

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