Chicago Electric MIG-100 44567 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 8

Replacing the Wire Reel
When the wire on the Feed Reel is used up, you will need to replace it as follows.
Tension Adjusting
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Wire Feed Adjusting Spring (36)
Screw (37)
_ Wire Sheath
1.
Press on the Cover Locking Spring (B), then lift the Cover (31) using Handle (30) to
expose the Wire Feed Unit (23).
2. Unscrew the wing Nut (25) and remove the Reer Locking Knob (26).
3. Remove the empty Wire Reel (27).
4.
Place the new wire Reel over the shaft and onto the Reer spring (24).
The wire on the reel should unwind counterclockwise (see photo above).
5 . R e p l a c e t h e Re e l L ocki ng Kn o b a nd th e W in g Nut. Tight en w ell.
6. Lift the Wire Feed Adjusting Spring (36) to remove tension.
7.
Guide at least 12 inches of wire into the Torch Sheath.
lf the end of the wire is crimped or bent, cut it off.
Replace tension to the Wire Feed Adjusting Spring (36).
Turn the Torch Handle Nozzle counterclockwise and pull
to remove.
10. Turn the Contact Tip counterclockwise
and remove.
11. Lay the Torch Sheath out in a straight line so that the wire moves through it easily.
Warning: The following steps require applying power to the welder. Do not touch any-
thing with theTorch Handle or an arc may be ignited.
12. Plug the Power Cord into its electrical outlet, press the Current Switch to Max., and turn
t he w e l d e r O N.
13. Lift the Torch Handle and continue pressing the Trigger until the wire feeds through two
i nc h es.
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