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vi. Setting the wire spool tension. a) Turn the spool of wire with one hand. b)
vii. If TOO MUCH tension is applied to the wire spool, the wire will slip on the drive
viii. With the welder disconnected from the power source, remove the leading end of
ix. Cut off any bent portion of the wire using a wire cutter.
x. Loosen the tension adjusting knob holding the drive tension arm in place and lift
xi. Insert the wire into the inlet guide tube and feed it across the drive roller and into
-Make certain that the welding wire is actually going into the torch liner. If not, the wire will jam up in the mechanism.
xii. Line the wire up with the correct groove in the drive roller. Place the drive tension
xiii. Place the drive tension adjustment arm back in place.
xiv. Tighten (turn clockwise) the drive tension adjusting knob until the tension roller is
xv. NOW YOU CAN LET GO OF THE WIRE.
xvi. Plug in the welder power cord and turn the welder ON. Set the voltage switch to
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Increase the spool tension by tightening (turn clockwise) the wing nut while
turning the spool. Turn the spool while tightening the wing nut until the spool
slows down and you feel a slight drag. Stop tightening the wing nut; you may
need to repeat these steps until proper spool tension is achieved.
roller or will not be able to feed at all. If TOO LITTLE tension is applied, the
spool of wire will want to unspool itself when the trigger is released. Readjust the
spool tension using the wing nut as necessary to correct for either problem.
the wire from the spool. Hold on to it securely, so as not to allow unspooling or
tangling of the wire as it will result in tangled wire and feeding problems.
the tension arm up off the drive roller.
the torch assembly about six inches.
arm back above the drive roller.
applying enough force on the wire to prevent it from slipping in the drive rollers.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
the voltage setting recommended for the gauge metal that is to be welded. Refer
to the set-up chart on the back side of the drive compartment door.
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