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Wire Spool Type Readi-Reel
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Turn the input power OFF.
Open the spool wire case.
Unscrew the locking nut [19] and remove it from the spindle [21].
Place the adapter of spool type Readi-Reel
®
[31] on the spindle [21].Make certain that the spindle brake pin [22] is
put in the hole in the back side of the adapter [31]. The adapter of spool type Readi-Reel
®
can be purchased
separately (see "Accessories" chapter).
Re-install the locking nut [19]. Make sure that the locking nut is tightened.
Rotate the spindle and adapter so the retaining spring [32] is at the 12 o'clock position.
Place the spool type Readi-Reel
®
[34] on the adapter [31]. Set one of the Readi-Reel
®
inside cage wires [30] on
the slot [33] in the retaining spring tab [32].
Warning! Position the spool type Readi-Reel
®
so that it will rotate in a direction when feeding so as to be
de-reeled from bottom of the spool.
Loading the Electrode Wire
Turn the input power OFF.
Open the side panel of the machine.
Unscrew the locking nut of the sleeve.
Load the spool with the wire [15] on the sleeve such that the spool turns anticlockwise when the wire [14] is fed
into the wire feeder.
Make sure that the spool locating pin goes into the fitting hole on the spool.
Screw in the looking nut of the sleeve.
Put on the wire roll using the correct groove corresponding to the wire diameter.
Free the end of the wire and cut off the bent end making sure it has no burr.
Warning! Sharp end of the wire can hurt.