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5.7.3
Outlet wire guide
1) Remove the lower right feed roller (see the "Changing feed rollers" section).
2) Remove the middle wire guide (see the "Middle wire guide" section).
3) Unlock the outlet wire guide quick lock (A) by folding it out.
4) Remove the outlet wire guide (B).
5) Install the correct outlet wire guide (according to the WEAR PARTS appendix).
6) Lock the new outlet wire guide into place using the wire guide quick lock (A).
7) Reattach the second pair of feed rollers and reapply the roller pressure (see the "Changing feed
rollers" section).
5.8
Roller pressure
The roller pressure should be adjusted separately on each tensioner unit, depending on the material
and diameter of the wire used.
Start by making sure that the wire moves smoothly through the wire guide. Then set the pressure of
the wire feeder's pressure rollers. It is important that the pressure is not too high.
Figure A
Figure B
To check that the feed pressure is set correctly, you can feed out the wire against an insulated object,
e.g. a piece of wood.
When you hold the welding torch approximately 0.197 in. (5 mm) from the piece of wood (figure A) the
feed rollers should slip.
If you hold the welding torch approximately 0.969 in. (50 mm) from the piece of wood, the wire should
feed out and bend (figure B).
The table below serves as a guideline showing approximate roller pressure settings for standard
conditions with correct bobbin brake force. If the torch cables are long, dirty or worn, the pressure
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