KDAR SPG Operator'S Manual Download Page 9

Installation/Setup 

Loading Wire

 

 
1.  Remove the shielding gas nozzle and the con-

tact tip. 

2.  Remove the spool cover by turning the spool 

cover retaining knob counterclockwise. 

3.  Remove the spool retention spring and knob by 

turning the knob counterclockwise. 

4.  Place the spool of wire on the wire spindle 

with the wire coming off of the top of the spool 
toward the nozzle end. 

5.  Replace the retention spring and knob and 

tighten until the spool does not turn freely. Do 
not over tighten, the spool should be able to 
turn with about 2 pounds of pull on the wire. 

6.  Loosen the wire tension adjustment knob. 
7.  Extend a few inches of wire, cut off  bent or 

kinked wire. Straighten the wire by back bend-
ing the wire. 

8.  Guide the wire through the wire guide inlet to 

the drive roll grove. 

9.  Once past the drive roll, guide the wire into the 

tube liner. 

10. Continue pushing the wire through until it ex-

tends 2 inches past the gas 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 

wire feeds properly. 

16. The gun is ready to begin welding. 
17. See welder manual for power and wire feed 

control information. 

KDAR Company 

Electric Shock Can Kill

 

• 

Do not touch live electrical parts 

of the electrode with skin or wet 
clothing. 

• 

Insulate yourself from work and 

ground. 

• 

Always wear insulated gloves and keep them 
dry. 

Warning 

Fumes & Gases Can Be Haz-
ardous

 

• 

Welders and Spool Guns  should 

only be used in a well ventilated area 
or with an exhaust system. 

• 

Keep your head away from the fumes. 

Arc Rays Can Burn Skin and 
Eyes

 

• 

Always were eye, ear and body 

protection. 

Cutting Sparks Can Cause In-
jury, Fire , or Explosion

 

• 

Do not use near flammable mate-

rial. 

• 

Do not weld on containers that have held com-
bustibles.  

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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