Design and function
MIG/MAG welding
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5.3.3
Wire feed
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to moving parts!
The wire feeders are equipped with moving parts, which can trap hands, hair, clothing
or tools and thus injure persons!
• Do not reach into rotating or moving parts or drive components!
• Keep casing covers or protective caps closed during operation!
Risk of injury due to welding wire escaping in an unpredictable manner!
Welding wire can be conveyed at very high speeds and, if conveyed incorrectly, may
escape in an uncontrolled manner and injure persons!
• Before mains connection, set up the complete wire guide system from the wire spool to the
welding torch!
• Check wire guide at regular intervals!
• Keep all casing covers or protective caps closed during operation!
5.3.3.1 Open the protective flap of the wire feeder
To perform the following steps, the protective flap of the wire feeder needs to be opened. Make
sure to close the protective flap again before starting to work.
• Unlock and open protective flap.
