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Item 62181
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE
BASIC WELDING
WELDING TIPS
SETUP
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT!
Be CERTAIN to shut off the Welder, disconnect it from power, and discharge the Torch to ground
before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing the unit.
Problem
Possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Wire feed motor
runs but wire does
not feed properly
1. Insufficient wire feed pressure.
2. Incorrect wire feed roll size.
3. Damaged Torch, cable, or liner assembly.
1. Increase wire feed pressure properly
- follow step 17 on page 14.
2. Flip roll to correct size, follow the Wire
Spool Installation instructions on page 9.
3. Have a qualified technician inspect
these parts and replace as necessary.
Wire creates a
bird’s nest during
operation
1. Excess wire feed pressure.
2. Incorrect contact tip size.
3. Torch end not inserted into drive housing
properly.
4. Damaged liner.
1. Adjust wire feed pressure properly
- follow step 17 on page 14.
2. Replace with the proper tip for wire used.
3. Loosen torch securing bolt and push torch
end into housing just enough so that it
does not touch wire feed mechanism.
4. Have a qualified technician inspect
and repair/replace as necessary.
Welding arc
not stable
1. Wire not feeding properly.
2. Incorrect contact tip size.
3. Incorrect wire feed speed.
4. Loose Torch cable or ground cable.
5. Damaged Torch or loose
connection within Torch.
1. See first Troubleshooting section above.
2. Replace with the proper tip for wire used.
3. Adjust wire feed speed to
achieve a more stable arc.
4. Check to ensure that all
connections are tight.
5. Have a qualified technician inspect
and repair/replace as necessary.
Weak Arc strength
1. Incorrect line voltage.
2. Improper gauge or length of cord.
3. Not enough current.
1. Check the line voltage and, if
insufficient, have a licensed
electrician remedy the situation.
2. Do not use an extension cord on this welder.
If a longer cord is needed, refer to the
replacement cord guidelines on page 6.
3. Switch current to proper setting
for metal thickness.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the equipment or engine.