KDAR SPG Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

WARNING: Do not assemble, install, or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual 
and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual. 

KDAR 

Company 

       

Tel: 314-692-8555 

15009 

Manchester 

Road 

#283 

      Fax: 

314-692-8578 

 

Ballwin, MO 63011 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Web Site: www.hotmaxtorches.com

 

Operator’s Manual 

Model SPG 

Spool Gun 

Spool Gun 

Summary of Contents for SPG

Page 1: ...ut reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual KDAR Company Tel 314 692 8555 15009 Manchester Road 283 Fax 314 692 8578 Ballwin MO 63011 Web Site www hotmaxtorches com Operator s Manual Model SPG Spool Gun Spool Gun ...

Page 2: ...er helmet or shield when operating ANSI Z49 1 approved shade 9 rec ommended for all cutting currents less than 300 amperes The lens should conform to ANSI Z87 1 standards for testing Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under the face protection Warn others not to stare at the arc as it can cause damage to the eyes Provide barriers to protect other workers in the area from the arc while ...

Page 3: ...inder Never cut any type of pressurized cylinder an explosion could result Always turn your face away from the valve when opening the cylinder Read and follow all instructions on compressed gas cylinders associated equipment and CGA pub lication P 1 listed in the Safety Standards before using ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY BE DANGEROUS Electric current used in arc welding can create Electro Magn...

Page 4: ...ia Health and Safety Code Section 25249 5 et seq PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY AWS C5 2 Recommended Practices for Plasma Arc Cutting AWS F4 1 Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting OSHA STANDARDS OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Safety and Health Standards NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION NFPA Standard 70 National Electric Code NFPA Standard 51B Cutting an...

Page 5: ...s Equipped With Pre Wired Spool Gun Switch Welds with Aluminum Stainless Steel Flux Core and Solid Steel Wire 2 Year Limited Warranty Table 1 Model SPG Spool Gun Welding Process Aluminum Flux Core Steel Stainless Steel Wire Sizes 030 or 035 8 or 9 mm Spool Size 4 Inch Diameter Duty Cycle at Rated Welding Current See Welder Specifications Weight 7 lbs Cable Length 20 0 Feet Cooling Method See Welde...

Page 6: ...r panel or disconnect switch and discharge capaci tors before working inside the equipment Take care not to touch electrically hot parts Make sure the unit is switched off before plugging it into a the power outlet 1 Spool Gun and Lead Assembly 2 Spool Cover 3 1 Lb Spool 030 Aluminum Wire 4 Spool Tension Spring 5 Spool Tension Adjustment Nut 6 Shielding Nozzle 7 030 Contact Tip 8 Manual 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 7: ...downs therefore dirt and dust around the unit should be kept to a minimum The WFG Welder should be placed on a stable level surface suitable to hold the unit s weight Components and Controls 1 Trigger Assembly 2 Spool Tension Knob 3 Spool Tension Spring 4 Shielding Gas Nozzle 5 Contact Tip 6 Wire Tension Adjustment Knob 7 Wire Drive Roll 8 Idle Roll 9 Lead Cable 10 Straight Gun Tube 11 Spool Cover...

Page 8: ...et Up Gas 1 Set the welder for GMAW welding with positive electrode polarity connect the cable coming from the wing nut on the connector block to the positive output terminal and the ground lead to the negative output terminal Make sure all connec tions are tight See welder manual for gas connec tion instructions Welder Set Up Flux Core 1 Set the welder for FCAW welding with negative electrode pol...

Page 9: ...s diffuser 11 Slide the contact tip over the wire and thread it into the gas diffuser 12 Slide the shielding gas nozzle over the wire and contact tip and thread it onto the gas dif fuser 13 Tighten the spool tension adjustment knob to increase the pressure of the drive wheel on the wire being fed 14 Reinstall the spool cover and cover retaining knob 15 Turn the welder on pull the trigger to insure...

Page 10: ...minated shield ing gas 3 Confirm proper gas mixture is be ing used Change gas and check for improved appearance 4 Excessive air flow or windy envi ronment 4 Change welding location or shield the work area 5 Wrong electrode polarity 5 Wire for electrode positive No or low gas flow 1 Out of gas 1 Refill or replace tank 2 Gas supply is turned off 2 Turn on gas supply 3 Gas supply is disconnected 3 Co...

Page 11: ...KDAR Company 10 Notes ...

Page 12: ...RE TURN THIS WELDER TO THE RE TAILER Contact KDAR Company for in structions Visit www hotmaxtorches com or call KDAR Company M F 8AM 5PM CST to locate the nearest Authorized Service Center Not Covered 1 Transportation charges for sending or deliver ing the welder to the Authorized Service Cen ter or returning the repaired or replacement welder back to the customer These charges are the responsibil...

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