Chicago Electric MIG 180 Owner's Manual page 14

17. To check the wire's drive tension, feed the wire
against a piece of wood from 2 to 3 inches away.
If the wire stops instead of bending,
turn the welder OFF, unplug it,
slightly tighten the feed tensioner clockwise,
and try again.
If the wire bends from the feed pressure,
then the tension is set properly.
18. TURN THE WELDER OFF.
19. Select a Contact Tip that is compatible with the
welding wire used. The pre-installed Tip is 0.035".
Slide the Contact Tip over the wire and thread it
clockwise into the Torch. Tighten the Contact Tip.
20. Replace the Nozzle and cut the wire
1 1
off at / " from tip ( / " stickout).
2 2
21. Swing the Door closed, lift the door latch, press
on the bottom center of the Door until the door
is completely closed, and release the latch.
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Incrementally
increase tension
wire bends.
I
O
MIG 180
WIRE FEED WELDER
ITEM 62181
WIRE FEED SPEED
240VAC
24A
Nozzle
Contact
Tip
Door
door
latch
until
Torch
Item 62181