Hobart 135 mig welder not working need help please

[Angelogiurlanda]

Hello Everyone i'm new hear. I have a Hobart 135 mig welder had it for about 10 years or so, absolutely love it, but today i was welding some 5/8 rebar for a foundation footing reinforcement when all of sudden i think i tipped over the machine while i was welding the rebar. welder was on grass and did not fall i think it tipped over. after that it stopped welding, it feeds the wire and make a tiny spark when contacts metal that i was welding. i'm no pro welder but i do love my machine and don't want to give up on it what could have happen? and what could have broke i use gasless wire and it's intended for that any help is greatly appreciated thanks

 

[cumbriasteve]

The fact it is giving a spark suggests it's a connection problem, some machines even have those when delivered new due to rough handling by the delivery service.

I would take the case off and check everything is nipped up ok and there is nothing obviously loose or worn through, such as the earth lead connections.

DON'T FORGET: PLUG OUT BEFORE TAKING CASE OFF.

 

[Angelogiurlanda]

okay thanks i did take it out it was dusty i will due what you said i sure hope it work, it's like a good friend to me. lol thanks