Lincoln Electric Power MIG 260 Operator's Manual page 29

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POWER MIG 260
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
The wire feed stops while welding. When
trigger is released and pulled again the
wire feed starts.
No control of wire feed speed. Other
machine functions are normal.
Gas does not flow when gun trigger is
pulled.
Error code 213 is displayed on screen
ERROR CODE 36, Thermal trip
ERROR CODE 81, Main motor overload
ERROR 95, Gun motor overload
ERROR CODE 213, Control board offline
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Lincoln Authorized Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
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POSSIBLE AREAS OF
MISADJUSTMENTS(S)
1. Check the wire feed drive rolls and motor
for smooth operation.
2. Check for restrictions in the wire feed
path.
3. Make sure gun liner and tip are correct
for wire size being used.
4. Check spindle for ease of rotation.
5. Make sure drive rolls and guide plates
are clean and the correct size.
1. The wire feed speed control may be
dirty. Rotate several times and check if
problem is resolved.
GAS FLOW PROBLEMS
1. Make sure gas supply is connected
properly and turned "ON".
2. If the gas solenoid does not actuate
(click) when the gun trigger is pulled,
there may be a restriction in the gas
supply line.
3. The gun cable assembly may be faulty.
Check or replace.
4. If gas solenoid does not operate when
gun trigger is pulled, the problem is
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within the POWER MIG 260.
5. Make sure the gun is pushed all the way
into gun mount and is properly seated.
SCREEN PROBLEMS
1. Communication between display P.C.
board and power control board.
1. Machine is overloaded
2. Poor airflow
1. Drive rolls don't match wire size or wire
type
2. Bad gun liner
1. Drive rolls don't match wire size or wire
type
2. Bad gun liner
No communication between UI & Control PCB 1. Check UI & Control board connection
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TROUBLESHOOTING
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of
misadjustment have been checked and the
problem persists, Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.
1. Cycle power to machine.
1. Welding duty should not exceed machine
rating
2. Not enough space behind the back of the
machine
1. Check drive rolls
2. Try different gun
1. Check drive rolls
2. Try different gun
2. Replace Control PCB