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EasyWeld / HandyWeld 130
0-5618 6-3 SERVICE
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
5 Unit will not feed wire in
MIG mode. A Incorrect Feed Roll fitted for
wire type being used. A Fit the correct feed roll for MIG
wire type being used. Refer to
section 2.11 for optional feed
rolls available and Section 5.05
for feed roll fitting details.
B Pressure Roller Arm is not
secured in the correct position
or not correctly adjusted. B Secure Pressure Roller in the
correct position and ensure that
it is correctly adjusted. Refer to
Section 5.03 and 5.04.
C Electrode wire stuck in
conduit liner or contact tip
(burn-back jam). C Check for clogged / kinked
MIG Gun conduit liner or worn
contact tip. Replace faulty
components.
D Internal fault in power source D Have an Accredited CIGWELD
Service Provider investigate the
fault.
6 Welding wire continues to
feed when MIG Gun trigger
is released. A MIG Gun trigger leads
shorted, or faulty MIG Gun
Trigger. A Repair or replace MIG Gun
trigger switch/lead.
7 Welding arc cannot be
established in MIG mode. A MIG Gun polarity lead is not
connected into a welding
output terminal. A Connect the MIG Gun polarity
lead to either the positive
welding output terminal or
the negative welding output
terminal as required. Refer to
Section 4.02.8.
B Poor or no work lead contact. B Clean work clamp area and
ensure good electrical contact.
8 Inconsistent wire feed. A Worn or dirty contact tip. A Replace if necessary.
B Incorrect or worn feed roll. B Replace if necessary.
C Excessive brake tension on
wire reel hub. C Reduce brake tension on spool
hub.
D Worn, kinked or dirty conduit
liner
D Clean or replace conduit liner.
E Pressure Roller Arm is not
secured in the down position
or not correctly adjusted. E Secure Pressure Roller in the
down position and ensure that
it is correctly adjusted. Refer to
Section 5.03 and 5.04.
9 No gas flow in MIG Gas
(Solid) mode. A Gas hose is damaged. A Replace or repair.
B Gas passage contains
impurities. B Disconnect gas hose from
the rear of power source
or wirefeeder and blow out
impurities.
C Machine set in MIG Gasless
mode. C Set Machine to MIG Gas mode.
D Empty gas cylinder. D Replace gas cylinder.
E Cylinder Valve not turned on. E Turn Cylinder valve in anti-
clockwise direction until gas is
flowing.