Harbor Freight Tools 62486 Support Question
Harbor Freight Tools 62486 Support Question
Find answers below for this question about Harbor Freight Tools 62486 - 240 Volt Inverter Arc/TIG Welder.Need a Harbor Freight Tools 62486 manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by daggersstrain on July 8th, 2021
Recently Bought This Product And Involved With Parts And Management To Fix Issue
I was sold a welder without the parts needed to weld. Long story short the store manager sold me a welder they wasn't supposed to . Lied and said I could get the the parts at another store from a demo . These parts you're warehouse is looking for now. I need my torch head unit . And I need the pedal to make the machine work at all tig welding. U all can fix this problem soon. Or give me another welder .. this is unacceptable to anyone . I can't make money I can't work .
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by nanzy on July 9th, 2021 12:30 AM
nanzy
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To purchase a part, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-444-3353, Monday thru Saturday 5am to 9pm (PT), Sunday 6am to 6pm (PT), or via email. Specify the product name, item number and description of the part when making your inquiry. You can download the user manual for this product on this link:
https://www.manualowl.com/m/Harbor%20Freight%20Tools/62486/Manual/465316
Related Harbor Freight Tools 62486 Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 1
... any shape or form without the express written consent of purchase if product has no number).
Read this material before using this product. Write the product's serial number in serious injury.
All rights reserved. SAVE THIS MANUAL. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.
Diagrams within this manual may not be...
User Manual - Page 2
...product contains lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), chemicals known to the State of Contents
Safety 2 Specifications 7 Controls 8 Basic Welding 10
Welding Tips 15 Maintenance and Service 19 Parts... common sense when operating a welder. Turn power off if you are doing and use a welder while you have to leave.
8. Item 62486
MAINTENANCE
Save all safety messages ...
User Manual - Page 3
.... Arc Ray Safety
ARC RAYS can catch and hold molten metal or sparks.
4. Wear leather leggings, fire resistant shoes or boots during use near degreasing or painting operations.
3. BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
MAINTENANCE
Item 62486
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 3 Do not use . Wear an approved welding jacket or long sleeves to keep...
User Manual - Page 4
... not operate welders in containers holding combustible materials.
4. Be aware that has held an unknown substance or a combustible material whose contents, when heated, can produce flammable or explosive vapors. Do not apply heat to use .
Do not touch energized electrical parts. Never use outdoors.
4. CONTROLS
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
Fire Safety
ARC AND SLAG can...
User Manual - Page 5
... risk of children and do . Maintain this equipment properly.
6. Store idle welders out of the reach of starting . Have your welder serviced by poorly maintained welders.
2. Do not use .
Disconnect the plug from heat, being struck, physical damage, slag, flames, sparks, and arcs.
7. CONTROLS
BASIC WELDING
Maintenance
1. Protect gas cylinders from the power source before maintenance...
User Manual - Page 6
...welder.
3.
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
MAINTENANCE
Replacement Cords
1. Page 6
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. NOTE SIZE DIFFERENCE.
2. A different 250 VAC plug and outlet combination may allow moisture to 175 feet long..., the tool should be reconnected for up to 250 VAC and up to penetrate the insulation, resulting in the Welder. Item 62486 Refer to...
User Manual - Page 7
...Volts Alternating Current
Amperes
Open Circuit Voltage Kilovolt Amperes (Volts / 1000 * Amperes) Inches Per Minute
American Wire Gauge
Specifications
Power Input
240VAC, 60Hz, 27A (MMA) / 20A (TIG)
Welding Current Range
10 ~ 165 A
Output Voltage (@ Rated Amps)
Stick TIG... Gauge (not included)
Required Accessories (for TIG Welding) Inert Gas Hose with 5/8"-18 threads (not included)
Filler ...
User Manual - Page 8
... FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Power Switch off and unplug the welder before set up or use of this product.
Item 62486
Components and Controls
Digital Display
Power Switch
Gas Post Flow Delay Switch
Stick/TIG Switch
Current Output Knob
Ground Cable Connection
TIG Control/ Foot Pedal Connection
Gas Outlet
Trigger
Foot Pedal
Power Supply...
User Manual - Page 9
... Light will light up and the Cooling Fan will read 0 amps until welding begins.
4. Gas Outlet: Connects TIG Torch to prevent weld contamination.
3. Indicators
Overload: Long periods of arc. When the Welder has sufficiently cooled, the light will be connected to weldpiece to cool. Creates welding puddle and adds shielding gas, but not included) - Avoid withdrawing from...
User Manual - Page 10
...
100% Duty Cycle at 128 A
Continuous use ; Item 62486
MAINTENANCE Do not breathe arc fumes.
1. Rest the electrode on a level surface that the internal Fan will help prevent this Welder with a wire brush or angle grinder; CONTROLS
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
60% Duty Cycle at 165 A 6 minutes welding followed by
at least 4 minutes of rest
80...
User Manual - Page 11
... electrode. When finished welding; Place the Electrode Holder down , clean, then store the tool indoors out of the Grounding Clamp into the right Socket. 2. To prevent accidents, disconnect the tool from the workpiece and turn the Welder on a nonflammable, nonconductive surface.
11. Move the Stick or TIG Switch to ignite the arc.
The Welder will immediately turn on...
User Manual - Page 12
... Nozzle to TIG weld properly. SAFETY
CONTROLS
BASIC WELDING
TIG Welding
TIG welding is a complicated...welder and wait until a blunt point is required to shielding gas requirements for weld-piece material thickness (see Settings Chart). Re-insert Electrode into Collet Body. Item 62486 Thread Collet Body into Collet.
5. WARNING! Electrode
Note: Grinding direction must be 2-1/2 times as long...
User Manual - Page 13
...arc hands-free.
1.
Creates welding puddle and adds shielding gas, but not included) -
WARNING!
Foot Pedal (optional)
The Foot Pedal is in place. Grounding Clamp
TIG Torch WARNING! Plug TIG Torch Switch Cable, Welder...metal part of heat the torch adds to lock in place. Item 62486
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Secure clamp to prevent weld contamination...
User Manual - Page 14
... the electrode on page 13. When welding puddle is to "short". Alternate between 1 and 1.5 times the diameter of the Electrode.
10. Turn the Current Output Knob to TIG weld properly.
9. Connect components, as shown in a small circle, creating a welding puddle. The Gas Post Flow Delay Switch controls how long the shielding gas flows after the Trigger...
User Manual - Page 15
... a dead-blow hammer.
3. After practice welding a couple of weld technique and is not brittle
clamp SCRAP workpiece
POOR WELD snaps or cracks
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
MAINTENANCE
Item 62486
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. A GOOD WELD will be brittle and snap at the weld, as shown on bottom. A POOR WELD will deform but not break, as...
User Manual - Page 16
...
TO CORRECT: Increase the current
Current Too High
TO CORRECT: Decrease the current
Weld Speed Too Fast
TO CORRECT: Weld slower
Weld Speed Too Slow
TO CORRECT: Weld faster
Arc Length Too Short
TO CORRECT: Increase distance
Arc Length Too Long
TO CORRECT: Decrease distance
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
MAINTENANCE
Page 16
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797...
User Manual - Page 18
...: Clean workpiece down to bare metal. Stick Weld - Base material melts away, leaving a hole in the bead. Item 62486 Clean off the slag with the Chipping Hammer and Wire Brush after welding.
Inconsistent welding speed: Maintain steady weld speed. Crooked/Wavy Bead - Inconsistent welding speed: Maintain steady weld speed. Stick Weld
POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS
TOP VIEW
Fine...
User Manual - Page 19
... the outlet. 2. For optimal weld quality, clean and inspect the Contact points before service.
1. Disconnect power supply before resetting. SAFETY
CONTROLS
BASIC WELDING
Maintenance and Service
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, FIRE AND BURNS: Unplug the Welder, rest the tool on a heat-proof, electrically non-conductive surface, and allow all parts of Use) on page 10...
User Manual - Page 20
... HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
SAFETY
CONTROLS
Parts Lists and Diagrams
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. Parts List and
Part
Description
Qty Part
Description
Qty
1 Handle
1
22 Solenoid Valve
1
2 Top-Housing...
User Manual - Page 27
...and an explanation of maintenance. CONTROLS
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
MAINTENANCE
Item 62486
For technical questions, please call 1-888...-866-5797. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part...
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