Lincoln Electric PRECISION TIG 185 - Manual (Page 31)

E-7 TROUBLESHOOTING E-7
PRECISION TIG 185
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
CAUTION
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
Stick electrode “Blasts Off” when arc
is struck.
Stick electrode “sticks” in the weld
puddle.
1. Weld current may be set too high
for electrode size. Reduce current
control setting, or use a larger
diameter electrode.
1. The weld current may be set too
low. Increase the current control
setting or use a smaller diameter
electrode.
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked
and the problem persists, Contact
your local Lincoln Authorized
Field Service Facility.
STICK WELDING PROBLEMS