Design and function
MIG/MAG welding
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5.8.2
Wire feed
5.8.2.1
Open the protective flap of the wire feeder
CAUTION
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.
5.8.2.2
Inserting the wire spool
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to incorrectly secured wire spool.
If the wire spool is not secured properly, it may come loose from the wire spool holder
and fall to the ground, causing damage to the machine and injuries.
• Securely fasten the wire spool to the wire spool holder using the knurled nut.
• Before you start working, always check the wire spool is securely fastened.
NOTE
Standard D300 wire spool holder can be used. Adapters (see accessories) are required
when using standardised basket coils (DIN 8559).
Figure 5-8
Item Symbol
Description
0
1
Carrier pin
For fixing the wire spool
2
Knurled nut
For fixing the wire spool
• Loosen knurled nut from spool holder.
• Fix welding wire reel onto the spool holder so that the carrier pin locks into the spool bore.
• Fasten wire spool using knurled nut.
