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5 OPERATION
The bobbin brake force is adjusted using the 6-mm hexagon Allen screw in the middle of the
spool nut.
5.9
Changing and loading wire
1.
Open the left door of the wire feeder.
2.
Loosen and remove the spool nut before removing the old wire spool.
3.
Insert a new wire spool into the feeder unit and straighten out the new welding wire
4–8 in. (10–20 cm). File away burrs and sharp edges from the end of the wire before
inserting it into the feeder mechanism.
4.
Lock the wire spool onto the hub by tightening the spool nut.
5.
Thread the wire through the feeder mechanism (according to the illustration on the
inside of the feeder unit).
6.
Close and lock the left door of the wire feeder.
5.10
Changing feed rollers
When changing to a different type of wire, the feed rollers should also be changed to match
the new type of wire. For more information about correct feed rollers depending on wire
diameter and type, see the WEAR PARTS appendix. For tips about easy access to essential
wear parts, see the "Wear parts storage compartment" section in this manual.
1.
Open the left door of the wire feeder.
2.
Unlock the feed rollers to be swapped by rotating the roller quick lock (A) for each
roller.
3.
Relieve the pressure on the feed rollers by folding the tensioner units (B) down, which
in turn releases the swing arms (C).
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