Job Packet / KickingHorse / F130

Packet use

Use this packet when the complaint involves breaker trip, no arc with wire feed, erratic arc at the torch front end, or confusing trigger-state behavior.
Primary guide: F130 guide
Bench sheet: F130 bench test
Brand references: KickingHorse local reference manifest, KickingHorse fault-branch matrix

Intake snapshot

Item	Record
Serial or shop tag
Exact complaint
Wire type and size as found
Is fitted wire the factory `0.035 in` baseline or a proper `0.030 in` conversion
Input source, breaker, extension cord, or generator used
Torch condition as found
Trigger feed behavior
Breaker trip or power-drop behavior

Likely parts and accessories to stage

Item	Why stage it early
Known-good front-end consumables matched to `0.035 in` or correctly converted `0.030 in` wire	fastest way to remove torch-side false faults
Known-good clamp and lead set	current-path issues still mislead diagnosis
Stable `120 V / 20 A` source or real `3 kW` generator path	needed if the complaint is generator or branch related
Meter and probes	needed for trigger-state voltage checks

Official parts-entry shortcuts

Use these after the bench evidence proves the complaint follows the torch front-end or accessory branch.
Broad parts path: official F130 accessories path
Contact tip KOM32135: official product page
Product and package entry: official F130 product page

First branch decisions

If you see...	Stay in this branch first
Trigger-state voltage does not change correctly	trigger or control branch
Arc bad but feed normal	torch front-end, wire-quality, and wire-size branch
Complaint follows unstable generator, long cord, or hot adapter	source-quality branch
Complaint clears on the correct `0.035 in` baseline or after proper `0.030 in` conversion	setup branch, not electrical branch
Wire is `0.023 in` or requires `DCEP`	invalid setup branch first
Knob looseness changes behavior	mechanical control branch

Local files to open first

assets/reference_doc/KickingHorse/F130/F130_owner_manual_english.pdf
assets/reference_doc/KickingHorse/F130/B.067RM.600-C.pdf
assets/reference_doc/KickingHorse/F130/B.067RM.601-D.pdf
workbook sheet F130 in assets/reference_doc/all_models/troubleshoot_notes.xlsx

Bench workflow

Capture trigger-state and power-source behavior before opening the case.
Run F130 bench test.
Prove one plain-steel 0.035 in baseline first, or prove a proper 0.030 in conversion before retesting that branch.
Do not escalate if the complaint disappears on the correct wire-size baseline, correct source baseline, or front-end correction.
Retest the original branch only after front-end and current path are clearly healthy.

Release signoff

Check	Result
Stable startup restored	pass / fail
Trigger-state split restored	pass / fail
Correct `0.035 in` baseline or proper `0.030 in` converted baseline restored	pass / fail
No repeat trip, severe front-end complaint, or source-path collapse after power cycle	pass / fail
Release ticket records the proven source and wire-size baseline	pass / fail
Covers, grounds, and lead routing restored	pass / fail

Technician: __________ Date: __________