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4.2.5
The welder can use either 4-
or 8-inch spools. See the following
figure for additional reference. The
wing nut controls the tension on the
spool.
4.2.6
Setting the wire spool
tension. a) Turn the spool of wire with
one hand. b) Increase the spool
tension by tightening (turn clockwise)
the wing nut while turning the spool.
Turn the spool while tightening the
wing nut until the spool slows down
and you feel a slight drag. Stop
tightening the wing nut, you may need
to repeat these steps until proper
spool tension is achieved.
NOTE:
- If TOO MUCH tension is applied to the wire
spool, the wire will slip on the drive roller or will
not be able to feed at all. If TOO LITTLE
tension is applied, the spool of wire will want to
unspool itself when the trigger is released.
Readjust the spool tension using the wing nut
as necessary to correct for either problem.
4.2.7 With the welder disconnected
from the power source, remove the
leading end of the wire from the spool.
Hold on to it securely
, to avoid
unspooling or tangling of the wire as it
will result in tangled wire and feeding
problems.
4.2.8
Cut off any bent portion of
the wire using a wire cutter.
4.2.9
Loosen the tension adjusting
knob holding the drive tension arm in
place and lift the tension arm up off
the drive roller.
4.2.10 Insert the wire into the inlet
guide tube, feed it across the drive
roller and into the torch assembly
about six inches.
-Make certain that the welding wire is going into
the torch liner. If not, the wire will jam up in the
mechanism.
4.2.11 Line the wire up with the
correct groove in the drive roller. Place
the drive tension arm back above the
drive roller.
4.2.12 Place the drive tension
adjustment arm back in place.
4.2.13 Tighten (turn clockwise) the
drive tension adjusting knob until the
tension roller is applying enough force
on the wire to prevent it from slipping
in the drive rollers. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
8 Inch
4 Inch
