Chicago Electric 45690 User Manual
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List (page 12) are in-
cluded. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed below, refer to the Assembly
Diagram on page 13 of this manual.
To Attach The Upper And Lower Tongs:
1.
Caution: Prior to attaching the Upper and Lower Tongs (parts #46, #47), make
sure the Spot Welder is disconnected from its electrical power source.
2.
NOTE: Make sure the Upper and Lower Tongs (parts #46, #47) are clean and not
corroded before installing. If necessary, clean the Tongs with steel wool.
3.
To attach the Lower Tong (part #47) to the Spot Welder, loosen the four Cap
Screws (part #3) located at the bottom/front of the tool.
(See Figure A, and Assy.
Diagram.)
4.
Slide the Lower Tong (part #47) between the Tong Insulator (part #33) and Lower
Tong Clamp (part #35), and position the Lower Tong so that the Tong Tip (part #48)
faces up.
5.
NOTE: Check to make sure the Lower Tong (part #47) will align with the Upper
Tong (part #46) when fully assembled.
(See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram.)
6.
Re-tighten the four Cap Screws (part #3).
7.
To attach the Upper Tong (part #46) to the Spot Welder, loosen the four Cap Screws
(parts #3, #11) located at the top/front of the tool.
(See Figure A, and Assy.
Diagram.)
8.
Slide the Upper Tong (part #46) between the Tong Tip Holder (part #12) and Upper
Tong Clamp (part #13), and position the Upper Tong so that the Tong Tip (part #48)
faces down.
9.
NOTE: Check to make sure the Upper Tong (part #46) will align with the Lower
Tong (part #47) when fully assembled.
(See Figure B, and Assy. Diagram)
SKU 45690
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