5 OPERATION
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5.12
Setup
for
spool
gun
MIG
(GMAW)
welding with gas
shielded MIG wire
Select the process selection control to MIG for spool gun welding.
For setup and operation of the spool gun, please refer to the spool gun instruction manual.
Switch the MIG gun/spool gun switch inside the wire feed compartment to spool gun.
Connect the shielding gas for the to the shielding gas inlet on the rear panel of the power source.
1. Make sure the welding power source is turned off before connecting the welding torch.
NOTE!
If the power source has already been setup for MIG welding you will have to remove
the MIG gun and retract the welding wire out of the wirefeeder before beginning the
next step.
2. Insert the back end of the spool gun into the MIG gun connector and tighten the locking nut to
secure the spool gun in the MIG gun adapter.
3. Connect gas supply fitting and tighten with a wrench.
4. Align control plug to panel fitting and tighten securely.
