Normal Operation
Section 3
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WELDING
Proper Gun Position
It is important to have the tool in the proper position for welding. The brass
spark shield MUST be in full contact with the work surface (Figure 10).
It is tempting to lean on one edge of the spark shield, particularly if the
operator is in a hurry (Figures 11 & 12). Take the time to ensure the
tool is properly positioned.
Initiate a Weld
Once in position, press the trigger button and the system will weld one clip.
DO NOT PULL OFF THE WELD TOO QUICKLY
After the arcing has stopped. Wait for 1 second before removing the tool from
the clip. Then pull the tool straight off of the clip. Resist the temptation to
rock the tool off of the clip. The grip pad life will be extended by removing
the tool straight off of the QuikLinx clip.
If you to pull off of the clip too quickly, the clip may not have had time
to bond to the work piece. It is likely to remain in the grip pads. The
best way to eject this clip is to feed another clip..
Once the tool has been removed from the welded clip, the tool will
automatically load another clip without any user interaction.
Built in Safety Check
The QuikLinx Autofeed tool has a built in check to ensure proper weld
position. If the tool is not pressed all the way down on the work, the
unit is designed not to weld. If you press the trigger and the unit does
not weld you may not have had the spark shield fully flat against the
work piece.
End of a Magazine
When the last clip in the stack of the magazine has been welded, the
tool will try to load a clip as usual. However, it will grab the red clip
advance block and put it in the “weld” position.
If the operator tries to weld the plastic clip advance block, the tool will
perform a “lift check” function and no welding will occur. No harm is
done.
The red clip advance block is difficult
to remove with human fingers.
Warning: The spark shield and grip
fingers may be HOT. Let the next
magazine push the red clip advance
VERY IMPORTANT
Brass spark shield MUST be
In full contact with the work
surface
Work Piece
Figure 10
MUST BE FLAT
TOP VIEW
MUST BE FLAT
SIDE VIEW
Figure 12
Figure 11
WARNING
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