Lincoln Electric Power MIG 360MP Operator's Manual page 36

POWER MIG ® 360MP
PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
During Welding the wire continues to burn
back to the tip.
Wire bird nests while welding.
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual
PUSH PULL WIRE FEEDING PROBLEMS
1. Check to see that the spindle brake is
not set too tight. There should be an
aluminum spacer behind the spindle
brake. Refer to the push-pull
connection kit for this spacer.
2. POWER MIG ® 360MP drive rolls set
too tight. The tension arm should be
set at 1 to 1-1/2.
3. Push-Pull torch drive rolls set too tight.
Refer to owners manual for proper
setting.
4. If pulse welding the trim value may
be set too high.
5. Clean or replace contact tip.
1. Torch liner conduit not inserted all the
way so that it is touching the inner black
plastic wire guide.
2. Inner black plastic wire guide is worn out.
Replace guide.
3. Push-Pull torch drive rolls set too tight.
Refer to owners manual for proper setting.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
CAUTION
F-7
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.