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Function of the
Gas-test button
Gas-Test, Wire-
Return and Wire
After pressing the gas-test button, gas is released for 30 s. Pressing the button again will
Threading But-
end the process prematurely.
tons
Wire-return button
There are two options available for retracting the wire electrode:
Option 1
Withdraw wire electrode at the preset wire return speed:
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Option 2
Withdraw wire electrode in 1 mm steps (0.039 in. steps)
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NOTE!
Only retract the wire electrode a small amount at a time, to avoid the wire elec-
trode becoming entangled on the wirespool during retraction.
NOTE!
If there is a ground earth connection with the contact tip, before the wire-return
button is pressed, the wire electrode is retracted by pressing the wire-return but-
ton until the wire electrode is short-circuit-free—however, this must not exceed
10 mm (0.39 in.) each time the button is pressed.
If the wire electrode needs to be retracted further, press the wire-return button again.
Wire-threading button
There are two options available for the wire threading:
Option 1
Thread the wire electrode at the preset feeder inching speed:
Wire-threading button 2
for threading the wire electrode into the torch hosepack without gas or current
4-roller drive 2
Clamping lever 2
for adjusting the contact pressure of the feed rollers
Protective cover of the 4-roller drive 2
Welding torch clamping lever 2
Cover
Press and hold the wire-return button
After pressing the wire-return button, the wire electrode is retracted by 1 mm (0.039
in.)
After a brief pause, the wirefeeder continues retracting the wire electrode—if the
wire-return button is kept pressed down, then the speed increases with each further
second by 10 m/min (393.70 ipm) until the preset wire-return speed is reached
Always press (touch) the wire-return button for less than 1 second
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