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WARNING: Do not assemble, install, or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual
and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual.
KDAR Company
15009 Manchester Road #283
Ballwin, MO 63011
Spool Gun
Operator's Manual
Model SPG
Spool Gun
Tel: 314-692-8555
Fax: 314-692-8578
Web Site: www.hotmaxtorches.com

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model SPG Spool Gun Spool Gun WARNING: Do not assemble, install, or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual. KDAR Company Tel: 314-692-8555 15009 Manchester Road #283...
  • Page 2: Electric Shock Can Kill

    The area must be well ventilated or an air supplied hood must be used. The coatings and chemicals when burned cause highly irritating and toxic fumes. • Do not weld containers with toxic, flammable, or reactive elements stored in them. They must be emptied and properly prepared before welding. KDAR Company...
  • Page 3 Ground the equipment in accordance with the US National Electrical Code HOT PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS • Do not touch hot parts without wearing protection. • Allow the torch to cool sufficiently before working with parts that could potentially be hot. KDAR Company...
  • Page 4: Noise Can Damage Hearing

    NFPA Standard 51B, Cutting and Welding Processes AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE • ANSI Standard Z87.1, Safe Practices for Occupation and Educational Eye and Face Protection • ANSI Standard Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting • CGA Publication P-1 KDAR Company...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    Specifications Model SPG - Spool Gun Welding Process Aluminum/Flux Core/Steel/Stainless Steel Wire Sizes .030 or .035 (.8 or .9 mm) Spool Size 4 Inch Diameter Duty Cycle at Rated Welding Current See Welder Specifications Weight 7 lbs Cable Length 20.0 Feet...
  • Page 6: Safety Considerations

    • Package Contents Notes 1. Spool Gun and Lead Assembly 2. Spool Cover 3. 1 Lb Spool .030 Aluminum Wire 4. Spool Tension Spring 5. Spool Tension Adjustment Nut 6. Shielding Nozzle 7. .030 Contact Tip 8. Manual KDAR Company...
  • Page 7: Selecting A Location

    3. Spool Tension Spring 4. Shielding Gas Nozzle 5. Contact Tip 6. Wire Tension Adjustment Knob 7. Wire Drive Roll 8. Idle Roll 9. Lead Cable 10. Straight Gun Tube 11. Spool Cover 12. Spool Cover Retaining Knob KDAR Company...
  • Page 8: Gun Installation

    1. Set the welder for FCAW welding with negative electrode polarity. The cable coming out of the wing nut (6) on the connector block is attached to the negative (-) output terminal and the ground lead is connected to the positive (+) terminal. KDAR Company...
  • Page 9: Loading Wire

    14. Reinstall the spool cover and cover retaining knob. 15. Turn the welder on pull the trigger to insure wire feeds properly. 16. The gun is ready to begin welding. 17. See welder manual for power and wire feed control information. KDAR Company...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Note: For problems that can not be corrected by following the troubleshooting proce- dures listed above; please contact KDAR Company. NEVER attempt to work on any part of the spool gun not listed above. Unauthorized repairs to the unit may result in danger to the operator and will void the factory warranty.
  • Page 11 Notes KDAR Company...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    2 Years from the date of with the instructions in the operator’s manual original purchase when properly registered. The supplied with the welder. product covered under this warranty is the SPG 3. Damage caused by unauthorized repair or al- Spool Gun. terations.

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