Threading Welding Wire Through Feeder - Miller Electric XR A Owner's Manual

4-14. Threading Welding Wire Through Feeder

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Tools Needed:
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7
4 5 6
1 Wire Spool
Loosen wire from spool, cut off bent
wire, and pull 6 in (150 mm) of wire
off spool.
2 Tension Arm
3 Mounting Arm
To open pressure roll assembly,
open tension arm and lift mounting
arm.
4 Wire Inlet Guide
5 Drive Roll
6 Wire Conduit Fitting
Thread wire through wire inlet
guide, along drive roll groove, and
into fitting.
Close and secure pressure roll
assembly.
7 Tension Thumbnut
8 Jog Switch
Turn On wire feeder. For proper ad-
justment, loosen thumbnut until
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drive roll slips when Jog switch is
pushed up. Grasp spool with one
hand, and turn thumbnut clockwise
until motor stalls when Jog switch is
pushed up.
Feed welding wire through gun (see
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Section 4-15). Turn Off wire feeder.
Close and latch door.
151 778-B / Ref. 176 700-A
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