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B. Installing the Welding Wire
NOTE: These machines are designed to accept either the Clarke ‘Mini’ or 5kg wire
spools of mild steel, stainless steel or aluminium according to the type of metal you
wish to weld. Mini Mild Steel wire spools are supplied with the machine..... others
must be purchased separately. See ‘Accessories’ or your Clarke dealer for full
details.
A. Loose Components
MIG 150TE
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Fig.1
1.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the gas
and electrical supplies are
disconnected.
2.
(Ref. Fig. 2).
To fit the wire spool, firstly
open the side compartment by
pulling the cover upwards.
Unscrew and remove the plastic knob
(A), followed by the spring and collar
B) and finally the wire spool. (If the
spool is already fitted during initial
assembly, remove the plastic
covering).
3.
Slide the spool on to the shaft, ensuring that it sits snugly, and the direction of feed of
the wire is in the direction of the arrow.
Insert the axle through the holes in the rear base
of the machine, then attach the wheels,
securing them by pushing the star locking
washers provided, on to the axle, using a piece
of tube or an old socket, ensuring the centre tines
of the washer face outwards.
Lay the machine gently on its side and attach
the foot to the front base using the screw and
washer provided.
Attach the handle to the top of the machine by
slotting it into place and securing with the screws
provided. Slide the handle extension into the handle
and secure with the screw provided.
The gas bottle is secured to the machine using the
large worm drive fastening band which is threaded
through the opening provided on the rear panel
of the machine.
Fig.2
