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SET-UP AND WELDING WITH INCLUDED SPOOL GUN
SET-UP FOR SPOOL GUN WELDING
The included Eastwood Spool Gun allows for easy feeding of aluminum wire to expand the MIG 180 welding capabilities.
A cylinder of 100% Argon Gas (not included) from a local welding supplier is also required.
• Open the side door of the welder and cut the MIG Wire from the Spool.
NOTE:
DO NOT allow the Spool of wire to unravel.
• Pull the remainder of the cut MIG wire from the MIG Gin Nozzle.
• Remove the MIG Gun & Cable Assembly from the Cable/Gas Connection Socket.
• Plug the Brass Body End of the Spool Gun Cable Assembly into the designated
Cable/Gas Connection Socket
(FIG 18)
, seating it fully and firmly.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Brass Body End of the Spool Gun Hose/Wire Cable
MUST BE fully seated against the base of the Cable/Gas Connection Socket or
gas may either leak or not be able to pass through the connections to the end of
the Spool Gun
(FIG 18)
.
• Tighten the MIG Gun Tensioner Wing Screw finger tight.
• Connect the Male Metal Plug to the Female Cannon Plug connection on the front
of the Welder
(FIG 18)
.
INSTALLING THE GROUND CABLE AND CLAMP
• The Ground Cable Clamp installation is the same as for the MIG Gun.
SPOOL GUN COMPONENTS (FIG 19)
1.
Nozzle
2.
Contact Tip
3.
Diffuser
4.
Wire Drive Assembly
5.
Drive Roller
6.
Driver Roller Retaining Screw
7.
Spool of Welding Wire
8.
Conical Spool Tension Spring & Threaded Knob
9.
Transparent Side Cover
FIG. 18
FIG. 18
SHOCK HAZARD!
Turn Off Welder and unplug from power source before installing or removing the MIG or Spool Gun.
FIG. 19
FIG. 19
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