Buffalo Tools HIT140, Assembly & Operating Instructions

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3.5 Based on the wire diameter, select the correct groove using the following table:
Wire Diameter Roller Groove
.030 inch 0.8
.035 inch 0.9
The drive roller has two wire size grooves. When installing the drive roller, the number stamped on the drive roller
for the wire size you are using should face in. This identifies the inside groove the wire will line up with. Assemble
the drive roller onto the drive roller shaft
4. Install the wire
4.1 Selecting the wire
Available wire for this machine
Wire Type Available
MIG wire
.023 inch
Yes
MIG wire
.030 inch
Yes
Flux core
wire .030 inch
Yes
Flux core
wire .035 inch
Yes
MIG wires available are: mild steel, stainless steel or aluminum solid wire and must be used with shielding gas.
Four inch spools are available.
NOTE:
• Burn through will occur if you attempt to weld mild or stainless steel thinner than 24 gauge.
• Remove all rusted wire, if the whole spool is rusty discard it.
4.2 Install the wire
Electric shock can kill! Always unplug the power cord from the AC power source before installing wire.