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                        ARC STICK WELDER - 70 AMP
Model 97717
SET uP AnD OPERATIng InSTRuCTIOnS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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                        COnTEnTS IMPORTAnT SAFETY InFORMATIOn .....................................................3 gEnERAL SAFETY RuLES ....................................................................................3 SPECIFIC SAFETY RuLES.....................................................................................5 SPECIFICATIOnS .....................................................................................9 unPACKIng ................................................................................
                    
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                         nOTICE is used to  SAVE THIS MAnuAL Notice address practices  Keep this manual for the safety  not related to personal injury. warnings and precautions, assembly,   CAuTIOn, without  operating, inspection, maintenance and  CAuTIOn the safety alert  cleaning procedures.  Write the product’s  symbol, is used to address  serial number in the back of the manual near  practices not related to  the assembly diagram (or month and year of  personal injury. purchase if product has no number).  Keep  thi
                    
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                        b. Do not touch exposed electrical d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench  parts. before turning the power tool on.  A  wrench or a key left attached to a  c. Do not expose power tools to rain  rotating part of the power tool may  or wet conditions.  Water entering a  result in personal injury. power tool will increase the risk of  electric shock. e. Do not overreach.  Keep proper  footing and balance at all times.   d. Do not abuse the cord.  Never use  This enables better control of the  the co
                    
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                        f. Use the power tool, accessories and protection. Do not allow viewing by  tool bits etc., in accordance with visitors without proper eye and body  these instructions and in the manner protection. Use a Face Shield with  intended for the particular type of arc shaded filter plate. power tool, taking into account the  4. Move flammable and explosive  working conditions and the work to  material at least 35 feet from the  be performed.  Use of the power tool  welding arc to prevent welding sparks
                    
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                        avoid electrical shock. • When welding/cutting overhead  • Any power cord must be properly or in confined spaces, wear flame  grounded.  Ground Fault Circuit resistant ear plugs or ear muffs to  Interrupter (GFCI) should also be keep sparks out of ears. implemented – it prevents sustained  13. Prevent accidental fires.   electrical shock. Remove any combustible  11. WARNING: This product, when used material from the work  for welding, plasma cutting, soldering, area. or similar applications, pro
                    
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                        • Do not dispose of hot slag in falls while plugged in, severe injury,  containers holding combustible electric shock, or fire may result. materials.  Keep a fire extinguisher  23. Avoid overexposure to fumes and  nearby and know how to use it. gases.  Always keep your head out  • After spot welding, make a  of the fumes.  Do not breathe the  thorough examination for evidence  fumes.  Use enough ventilation or  of fire.  Be aware that easily- exhaust, or both, to keep fumes and  visible smoke or
                    
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                        WARnIng InHALATIOn HAzARD:  Welding and Plasma Cutting Produce  TOxIC FuMES . Exposure to welding or cutting  exhaust fumes can increase the risk  of developing certain cancers, such as  cancer of the larynx and lung cancer.   Also, some diseases that may be linked  to exposure to welding or plasma cutting  exhaust fumes are: • Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease • Heart disease • Ulcers • Damage to the reproductive organs • Inflammation of the small intestine or  stomach • Kidney damage • Respir
                    
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                         TO PREVEnT  SPECIFICATIOnS WARnIng SERIOuS  Electrical 120 V~ / 60 Hz InjuRY FROM ACCIDEnTAL  Requirements Power Plug: 20 Amp/3 Prong / Grounded OPERATIOn:  Input Current 20 Amps Turn the Power Switch of the  Power Switch  Rocker with Light (Yellow) tool to its “OFF” position  Type and unplug the tool from  Indicators Thermal Overload Light (Red) its electrical outlet before  Minimum: 50 Amp Settings Maximum: 70 Amp assembling or making any  Welding  adjustments to the tool. Up to 1/8” Thick St
                    
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                        install a 120 volt, 20 Amp, 3-hole, 3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise  grounded electrical outlet.  (See or clamps (not included) to prevent  Figure b.) movement while working. The work- pieces should be held together firmly  while welding.  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.     FIguRE b 4. There must not be hazardous objects,  such as uti
                    
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                        cycle (at 70 Amps), actual welding 5. Make sure the Power Switch (13) is  can occur for one minute and off, then plug the Arc Welder’s Power  then the welder must cool for nine Cord (8) into a dedicated, 120 VAC,  minutes.  At a 20% duty cycle (at 20 amp line with delayed action type  50 Amps), welding can occur for 2 circuit breaker or fuses.  minutes and then the welder must (See Assy. Diagram.) cool for 8 minutes.    6. While grasping the handle of  • Failure to carefully observe duty  the El
                    
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                        Switch (13) to its “OFF” position and  TO PREVEnT  WARnIng wait about 10 minutes.  Then restart SERIOuS InjuRY  the Welder.  (See Assy. Diagram.) FROM ACCIDEnTAL  OPERATIOn:  11. When the weld is complete, lift the  Turn the Power Switch of the  electrode clearly away from any  tool to its “OFF” position and  grounded object.  Set the Welding  unplug the tool from its  Shield down, and turn the power  electrical outlet before  Switch (13) to its “OFF” position.  performing any inspection,  (See 
                    
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                        TROubLESHOOTIng Problem Possible Causes Possible Solutions Welder does not “hum” 1. No power at electrical outlet. 1. Check circuit fuse or circuit breaker. when turned on. 2. Broken or damaged Power Cord. 2. Have Power Cord repaired or replaced by  a qualified electrician. Welder “hums” but does 1. Inadequate current at electrode and/or poor 1. Check Ground Clamp, Cable, and  not weld. connections at Welder. connection to workpiece. 2. Check Welding Cable and Electrode  Holder. 3. Check all Wel
                    
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                        PARTS LIST AnD ASSEMbLY DIAgRAM SKU 97717 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 1 Cord Strain Relief (1.0mm) 1 13 Power Switch (Yellow) 1 2 Screw (ST3.9x13) 18 14 Cord Strain Relief 2 (3.0mm) 3 Case 1 15 Screw (M5 x 25) 3 4 Temperature Control 1 16 Spring Washer (#5) 3 5 Main Transformer 1 17 Large Washer (#5) 4 6 Panel 1 18 Bottom Plate 1 7 Handle 1 19 Nut (M4) 2 8 Power Cord 1 20 Tooth Lock Washer (#4) 1 9 Welding Cable w/E
                    
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                        LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DAY WARRAnTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high  quality 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 feed mechanism (if applicable),  welding clamps, electrode holders, cables and accessories packed with the welder are  free of defects in materials and workmanship. This Limited 90 Day/1 Year Warranty  shall not apply to consum