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Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 7

Setup .......................................................... 8

Basic Welding ............................................ 12

Welding Tips .............................................. 20

Maintenance and Service .......................... 24

Parts List and Diagrams ............................ 25

Warranty .................................................... 28

R@;ECET%?ODQVG?%@ES%S6<CECACVE?

This is the Safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all Safety messages that

follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

CDUV;A@EA%?@<6AO%CE<V;D@ACVE

;*,9%,77%?,2*$>%),(8"83#%,89%"8#$('4$"&8#1%%
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1. Q*2&(*%'#*I%(*,9%,89%'89*(#$,89%

manufacturer′s instructions,
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS′s),
employer′s Safety practices, and ANSI Z49.1.

2. Y**/%&'$%&2%(*,4.%&2%4."79(*81%%%
Keep children and bystanders away while operating.

3. U7,4*%$.*%)*79*(%&8%,%#$,+7*%7&4,$"&8%+*2&(*%'#*1%%%
If it falls while plugged in, severe injury,
electric shock, or fire may result.

4. S&%8&$%&X*((*,4.1%%%

Y**/%/(&/*(%2&&$"83%,89%+,7,84*%,$%,77%$"5*#1

5. ?$,>%,7*($I%),$4.%).,$%>&'%,(*%9&"83%,89%'#*%
4&55&8%#*8#*%).*8%&/*(,$"83%,%)*79*(1%%
S&%8&$%'#*%,%)*79*(%)."7*%>&'%,(*%$"(*9%&(%'89*(%
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A moment of inattention while operating welders
may result in serious personal injury.

6. @X&"9%'8"8$*8$"&8,7%#$,($"831%%Make sure you are
prepared to begin work before turning on the Welder.

7. E*X*(%7*,X*%$.*%R*79*(%'8,$$*89*9%)."7*%
*8*(3"Z*91%Turn power off if you have to leave.

8. A.*%),(8"83#I%/(*4,'$"&8#I%,89%"8#$('4$"&8#%

9"#4'##*9%"8%$."#%"8#$('4$"&8%5,8',7%4,88&$%
4&X*(%,77%/&##"+7*%4&89"$"&8#%,89%#"$',$"&8#%
$.,$%5,>%&44'(1%%It must be understood by the

operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product,
but must be supplied by the operator.

9. WARNING: This product, when used for welding,
plasma cutting, soldering, or similar applications,
produces chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. (California Health
& Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

10. WARNING: The cord of this product contains
lead and/or di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP),
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

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INHALATION HAZARD:%

R*79"83%,89%U7,#5,%P'$$"83%/(&9'4*%$&["4%2'5*#1

1. 6[/&#'(*%$&%)*79"83%&(%4'$$"83%*[.,'#$%

2'5*#%4,8%"84(*,#*%$.*%("#W%&2%9*X*7&/"83%
4*($,"8%4,84*(#I%#'4.%,#%4,84*(%&2%$.*%
7,(>8[%,89%7'83%4,84*(1 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

• Respiratory diseases such as
emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia

Use natural or forced air ventilation and wear
a respirator approved by NIOSH to protect
against the fumes produced to reduce the
risk of developing the above illnesses.

2. S&%8&$%'#*%8*,(%9*3(*,#"83%&(%

/,"8$"83%&/*(,$"&8#1

3. Y**/%.*,9%&'$%&2%2'5*#1%%
Do not breathe exhaust fumes.

4. F#*%*8&'3.%X*8$"7,$"&8I%*[.,'#$%,$%,(4I%&(%

+&$.I%$&%W**/%2'5*#%,89%3,#*#%2(&5%+(*,$."83%
Z&8*%,89%3*8*(,7%,(*,1%%If engineering controls

are not feasible, use an approved respirator.

5. R&(W%"8%,%4&82"8*9%,(*,%&87>%"2%"$%

"#%)*77KX*8$"7,$*9I%&(%)."7*%)*,("83%
,8%,"(K#'//7"*9%(*#/"(,$&(1

6. B,X*%,%(*4&38"Z*9%#/*4",7"#$%"8%
C89'#$(",7%B>3"*8*%&(%68X"(&85*8$,7%?*(X"4*#%

4.*4W%$.*%&/*(,$"&8%,89%,"(%H',7"$>%
,89%5,W*%(*4&55*89,$"&8#%
2&(%$.*%#/*4"2"4%)*79"83%#"$',$"&81%%

Follow OSHA guidelines for
Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL’s) and
the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists recommendations for
Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) for fumes and gases.

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1. R*,(%@E?CK,//(&X*9%)*79"83%*>*%/(&$*4$"&8%

2*,$'("83%,$%7*,#$%,%8'5+*(%JN%#.,9*%7*8#%(,$"831

2. R*,(%7*,$.*(%7*33"83#I%2"(*%(*#"#$,8$%#.&*#%
&(%+&&$#%9'("83%'#*1%%Do not wear pants with

cuffs, shirts with open pockets, or any clothing
that can catch and hold molten metal or sparks.

3. Y**/%47&$."83%2(**%&2%3(*,#*I%&"7I%

#&7X*8$#I%&(%,8>%27,55,+7*%#'+#$,84*#1%%

Wear dry, insulating gloves and protective clothing.

4. R*,(%,8%,//(&X*9%.*,9%4&X*("83%$&%/(&$*4$%
$.*%.*,9%,89%8*4W1%Use aprons, cape, sleeves,
shoulder covers, and bibs designed and
approved for welding and cutting procedures.

5. R*,(%,8%,//(&X*9%)*79"83%=,4W*$%&(%7&83%#7**X*#%

$&%/(&$*4$%2&(*,(5#%2(&5%(,9",$"&8%+'(8#1%

6. R.*8%)*79"8304'$$"83%&X*(.*,9%&(%"8%4&82"8*9%
#/,4*#I%)*,(%27,5*%(*#"#$,8$%*,(%/7'3#%&(%
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2. S&%8&$%$&'4.%*8*(3"Z*9%*7*4$("4,7%/,($#1%%
Wear dry, insulating gloves. Do not touch Electrode
holder, Electrode, welding torch, or welding wire with
bare hand. Do not wear wet or damaged gloves.

3. P&88*4$%$&%3(&'89*9I%T<PCK/(&$*4$*9%

/&)*(%#'//7>%&87>1

4. S&%8&$%'#*%8*,(%),$*(%&(%9,5/%&+=*4$#1

5. U*&/7*%)"$.%/,4*5,W*(#%#.&'79%4&8#'7$%$.*"(%
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields
in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.

6. S&%8&$%*[/&#*%)*79*(#%$&%(,"8%&(%)*$%4&89"$"&8#1%%%
Water entering a welder will increase
the risk of electric shock.

7. S&%8&$%,+'#*%$.*%4&(91%%E*X*(%'#*%$.*%4&(9%

2&(%4,((>"83I%/'77"83%&(%'8/7'33"83%$.*%)*79*(1%%
Y**/%4&(9%,),>%2(&5%.*,$I%&"7I%#.,(/%*93*#%
&(%5&X"83%/,($#1%%Damaged or entangled

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

8. S&%8&$%'#*%&'$9&&(#1

9. C8#'7,$*%>&'(#*72%2(&5%$.*%)&(W/"*4*%,89%
3(&'891%Use nonflammable, dry insulating
material if possible, or use dry rubber mats,
dry wood or plywood, or other dry insulating
material large enough to cover your full
area of contact with the work or ground.

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1. P7*,(%,),>%&(%/(&$*4$%27,55,+7*%&+=*4$#1%%%
Remove or make safe all combustible materials for a
radius of 35 feet (10 meters) around the work area.
Use a fire resistant material to cover
or block all open doorways, windows,
cracks, and other openings.

2. Y**/%@QPK$>/*%2"(*%*[$"83'"#.*(%8*,(%

)&(W%,(*,%,89%W8&)%.&)%$&%'#*%"$1

3. D,"8$,"8%,%#,2*%)&(W"83%*8X"(&85*8$1%%%
Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there is adequate
surrounding workspace. Keep the work area free
of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris.

4. S&%8&$%&/*(,$*%)*79*(#%"8%,$5&#/.*(*#%

4&8$,"8"83%9,83*(&'#7>%(*,4$"X*%&(%
27,55,+7*%7"H'"9#I%3,#*#I%X,/&(#I%&(%9'#$1%%

Provide adequate ventilation in work areas
to prevent accumulation of such substances.

Welders create sparks which may ignite flammable
substances or make reactive fumes toxic.

5. C2%)&(W"83%&8%,%5*$,7%),77I%4*"7"83I%*$41I%

/(*X*8$%"38"$"&8%&2%4&5+'#$"+7*#%&8%$.*%
&$.*(%#"9*%+>%5&X"83%$.*%4&5+'#$"+7*#%$&%,%
#,2*%7&4,$"&81 If relocation of combustibles is

not possible, designate someone to serve as
a fire watch, equipped with a fire extinguisher,
during the cutting process and for at least one
half hour after the cutting is completed.

6. S&%8&$%)*79%&(%4'$%&8%5,$*(",7#%.,X"83%

,%4&5+'#$"+7*%4&,$"83%&(%4&5+'#$"+7*%
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8. @2$*(%)*79"83I%5,W*%,%$.&(&'3.%*[,5"8,$"&8%
2&(%*X"9*84*%&2%2"(*1%%Be aware that easily

visible smoke or flame may not be present
for some time after the fire has started.

9. S&%8&$%,//7>%.*,$%$&%,%4&8$,"8*(%$.,$%.,#%.*79%

,8%'8W8&)8%#'+#$,84*%&(%,%4&5+'#$"+7*%
5,$*(",7%).&#*%4&8$*8$#I%).*8%.*,$*9I%
4,8%/(&9'4*%27,55,+7*%&(%*[/7&#"X*%X,/&(#1%%

Clean and purge containers before applying heat.
Vent closed containers, including castings,
before preheating, welding, or cutting.

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1. S&%8&$%'#*%$.*%)*79*(%"2%$.*%#)"$4.%9&*#%8&$%$'(8%

"$%&8%,89%&221%%Any welder that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

2. S"#4&88*4$%$.*%/7'3%2(&5%$.*%/&)*(%

#&'(4*%+*2&(*%5,W"83%,8>%,9='#$5*8$#I%

4.,83"83%,44*##&("*#I%&(%#$&("83%)*79*(#1%%

Such preventive Safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the welder accidentally.

3. U(*X*8$%'8"8$*8$"&8,7%#$,($"831%

68#'(*%$.*%#)"$4.%"#%"8%$.*%&22K
/&#"$"&8%+*2&(*%4&88*4$"83%$&%/&)*(%
#&'(4*%&(%5&X"83%$.*%)*79*(1 Carrying

or energizing welders that have the
switch on invites accidents.

4. ?$&(*%"97*%)*79*(#%&'$%&2%$.*%(*,4.%&2%

4."79(*8%,89%9&%8&$%,77&)%/*(#&8#%'82,5"7",(%
)"$.%$.*%)*79*(%&(%$.*#*%"8#$('4$"&8#%$&%
&/*(,$*%$.*%)*79*(1%%Welders are dangerous

in the hands of untrained users.

5. F#*%$.*%)*79*(%,89%,44*##&("*#%"8%

,44&(9,84*%)"$.%$.*#*%"8#$('4$"&8#I%$,W"83%
"8$&%,44&'8$%$.*%)&(W"83%4&89"$"&8#%,89%
$.*%)&(W%$&%+*%/*(2&(5*91 Use of the welder

for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.

6. S&%8&$%'#*%$.*%)*79*(%2&(%/"/*%$.,)"831

D,"8$*8,84*

1. D,"8$,"8%)*79*(#1%%P.*4W%2&(%5"#,7"385*8$%&(%

+"89"83%&2%5&X"83%/,($#I%+(*,W,3*%&2%/,($#%
,89%,8>%&$.*(%4&89"$"&8%$.,$%5,>%,22*4$%$.*%
)*79*(\#%&/*(,$"&81%%C2%9,5,3*9I%.,X*%$.*%
)*79*(%(*/,"(*9%+*2&(*%'#*1 Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained welders.

2. B,X*%>&'(%)*79*(%#*(X"4*9%+>%,%H',7"2"*9%

(*/,"(%/*(#&8%'#"83%&87>%"9*8$"4,7%
(*/7,4*5*8$%/,($#1%%This will ensure that

the Safety of the welder is maintained.

3. D,"8$,"8%7,+*7#%,89%8,5*/7,$*#%&8%$.*%R*79*(1%%%
These carry important information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

4. F8/7'3%+*2&(*%5,"8$*8,84*1%Unplug the Welder
from its electrical outlet before any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

T,#%?."*79*9%R*79"83%K%P>7"89*(%?,2*$>

P>7"89*(#%4,8%*[/7&9*%).*8%9,5,3*91

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2. S&%8&$%,77&)%,8%67*4$(&9*%.&79*(I%

67*4$(&9*I%)*79"83%$&(4.I%&(%)*79"83%
)"(*%$&%$&'4.%$.*%4>7"89*(1

3. Y**/%4>7"89*(#%,),>%2(&5%,8>%*7*4$("4,7%4"(4'"$#I%

"847'9"83%)*79"83%4"(4'"$#1

4. Y**/%/(&$*4$"X*%4,/%"8%/7,4*%&X*(%$.*%X,7X*%

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9*#"38*9%#/*4"2"4,77>%2&(%$.*%$>/*%&2%)*79"83%
>&'%)"77%9&1%%Maintain this equipment properly.

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SETUP

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9&%8&$%'#*%,9,/$*(%/7'3#1

1. The green wire inside the cord is connected to

the grounding system in the welder. The green
wire in the cord must be the only wire connected
to the welder’s grounding system and must never
be attached to an electrically “live” terminal.
Never leave the grounding wire disconnected
or modify the Power Cord Plug in any way.

2. Make sure the tool is connected to an outlet having
the same configuration as the plug. If the tool must
be reconnected for use on a different type of electric
circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified
service personnel; and after reconnection, the tool
should comply with all local codes and ordinances.

B"3.%<(*H'*84>%T(&'89"83

1. The Welder has internal grounding, there
is no need to ground the Welder.

2. The metal work bench must be properly grounded
in accordance with all relevant electrical codes
and standards before operation. Have the work
bench grounded by a qualified electrician
if you are not qualified to do so.

3. To ground the work bench, connect a #12 AWG
grounding wire (not included) from the work
bench to a grounding rod (not included).
The grounding rod must be an earth-driven
copper or brass rod (electrode) which can
adequately ground the work bench.

4. Refer to local regulations for
ground source information.

B"3.%<(*H'*84>%;,9",$"&8

1. The operator of welding equipment that causes
harmful interference to radio services shall promptly
take appropriate measures to correct the problem.

2. If the operator of welding equipment is notified
by the FCC that operation of such equipment is
endangering the functioning of a radio navigation
or safety service, the operator shall immediately
cease operating the equipment. Operation may
be resumed on a temporary basis only for the
purpose of eliminating the harmful interference.
Operation may be resumed on a regular basis
only after the harmful interference has been
eliminated and approval from the FCC obtained.

3. When notified by the FCC that a particular
installation is causing harmful interference, the
operator or manufacturer shall arrange for an
engineer skilled in techniques of interference
measurement and control to make an investigation
to ensure that the harmful interference has
been eliminated. The Regional Director may
require the engineer making the investigation
to furnish proof of his or her qualifications.

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SETUP

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SETUP

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Wire Feed (Speed)

Workpiece Ground Cable

Torch Cable

Overheat Shutdown Indicator

Cooling Fan

!@P

Volts Alternating Current

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Amperes

VP!

Open Circuit Voltage

Y!@

Kilovolt Amperes
(Volts / 1000 * Amperes)

CUD

Inches Per Minute

@RT

American Wire Gauge

Electric Shock Hazard.
Do not touch energized parts.

Inhalation Hazard.
Keep head out of fumes
and use proper ventilation.

Read manual before
setup and/or use.

Fire Hazard.
Keep flammable materials
away during welding. Spatter
can cause accidental fires.

Arc Ray Hazard.
Wear welding helmet with
properly rated filter lens.

Pacemaker Hazard.
Welding processes may
interfere with pacemakers.
Consult doctor before use.

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TIG Stick

Power Input 120VAC / 60Hz 240VAC / 60Hz 120VAC / 60Hz 240VAC / 60Hz

Current Input at Output 21.4A at 130A 14.7A at 165A 21.4A at 90A 22.4A at 165A

Welding Current Range 10A - 130A 10A - 165A 10A - 90A 10A - 165A

Rated Duty Cycles

25% @ 130A
100% @ 65A

30% @ 165A
100% @ 90A

25% @ 90A

100% @ 55A

30% @ 165A
100% @ 90A

Maximum OCV 103VDC 82VDC

Weldable Materials

Mild Steel, Stainless Steel,

Chrome Moly

Mild Steel, Stainless Steel

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Place the Welder on a level surface that can bear its weight near the work
area. Leave space around the Welder for proper air flow.

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1. Plug Ground Clamp cable into Positive Socket.
Twist clockwise all the way to lock in place.

2. Plug TIG Torch cable into Negative Socket.
Twist clockwise all the way to lock in place.

3. Plug Foot Pedal cable into Foot Pedal Socket.
Secure by turning collar clockwise until tight.

P&88*4$%?$(,/%

1. Thread end of Strap through slot on end of Welder.

2. Thread same end through bottom of buckle.

3. Repeat for other side.

4. Adjust Strap as necessary.

5. Pull on both ends of strap to make sure it is secure.

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1. With assistance, place an 100% Argon cylinder
(not included) onto a cabinet or cart near the
Welder and secure the cylinder in place with
two straps (not included) to prevent tipping.

2. Remove the cylinder’s cap. Stand to the
side of the valve opening, then open the
valve briefly to blow dust and dirt from the
valve opening. Close the cylinder valve.

3. Close the Regulator’s valve by backing off
knob until it is loose, then thread Regulator
onto cylinder and wrench tighten connection.

4. Attach the Gas Hose (included) to the
Regulator’s Outlet and the Welder’s Gas Inlet.
Wrench-tighten both connections.

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Plug either 120VAC or 240VAC cord
into Power Input Socket.

E&$*- Plug will only fit one way.

R@;ECET_ AV%U;6!6EA%?6;CVF?%CE]F;O%
<;VD%@PPCS6EA@G%VU6;@ACVE-%Do not

plug cord into wall outlet at this time.

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Gas Inlet

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