4 INSTALLATION
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4.3
Inserting
wire
into
the
wire
feed
mechanism
Release the tension from the pressure roller by turning the adjustable wire drive tension knob (1)
in a counter clockwise direction. Then to release the pressure roller arm (2) push the tension
screw toward the back of the machine which releases the pressure roller arm (2). With the MIG
welding wire feeding from the bottom of the spool, see pass the electrode wire through the inlet
guide (4), between the rollers, through the outlet guide (3) and into the MIG gun. Resecure the
pressure roller arm (2) and wire drive tension screw and adjust the pressure accordingly. Remove
the contact tip from the MIG gun. With the MIG gun lead reasonably straight, feed the wire
through the MIG gun by pressing the trigger switch. Fit the appropriate velocity contact tip.
WARNING!
Before connecting the work clamp to the workpiece make sure the electricity supply is
switched off. The electrode wire will be at welding voltage potential while it is being
feed through the system. Keep the MIG gun away from eyes and face.
Figure 14: MIG welding wire - Installation
1 Wire drive tension knob
3 Outlet wire guide
2 Pressure arm
4 Inlet wire guide
Figure 15: MIG welding wire - Installation
1 MIG welding wire