ESAB Cigweld EasyWeld 160, Operating Manual

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MIG (GMAW) WELDING 5-8 Manual 0-5617
EasyWeld / HandyWeld 160
5.07 Changing the Feed Roll
To change the feed roll, release the Wire Drive Tension Screw and lift the Pressure Roller Arm (top roller) up
and out of the way. Loosen off and remove the feed roll retaining screw by turning in an anticlockwise direction.
Once the feed roll is removed then to replace feed roll,ensuring you have the correct groove size matching the
wire size you are using in the the welder. Re-install by following these instructions in reverse.
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WARNING
Moving Parts can cause injury!
A dual groove feed roll is fitted as standard. It can accommodate 0.8/0.9mm Gasless Flux Cored Wires. Markings
are indicated on the side edge of the feed roll, for example 0.8/0.30, 0.9/0.35.
GROOVE “B” GROOVE “A”
GROOVE “A” SIZE GROOVE “B” SIZE
A-09583
Figure 5-10: Dual Groove Feed Roll
Art # A-14832
Feed Roll
Figure 5-11: Changing the Feed Roll
5.08 Wire Reel Brake
When fitting the Wire Spool, the adjustment of the nut will control the MIG Wire Spool Brake. Clockwise
rotation of this nut tightens the brake. The Brake is correctly adjusted when the spool stops within 10 to 20mm
(measured at the outer edge of the spool) after MIG Gun trigger is released. Wire should be slack without
becoming dislodged from the spool.
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WARNING
Moving Parts can cause injury!
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CAUTION
Overtension of brake will cause rapid wear of mechanical WIREFEED parts, overheating of electrical componentry and
possibly an increased incidence of electrode wire Burnback into contact tip.