SECTION 1 −SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR GMAW WELDING GUNS − READ BEFORE USING SR7 (MIG) 2011-10 Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if Indicates special instructions.
1-3. Proposition 65 Warnings Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to which contain chemicals known to the State of California to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer.
SECTION 2 − MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ VISANT LES PISTOLETS DE SOUDAGE GMAW − À LIRE AVANT UTILISATION SR7(MIG)_2011−10fre Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous−même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité...
LES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent provoquer des brûlures. provoquer des blessures. D Laisser refroidir le pistolet avant de le toucher. D Éloigner les mains et le corps de la buse du pis- D Ne pas toucher d’objets métalliques chauds. tolet après avoir appuyé...
3-3. Installing Wire Spool And Threading Welding Wire Thumb Screw Spool Cover Remove thumb screw and spool Tools Needed: cover. Hub Tension Nut Wire Spool Install spool so wire feeds from top. Turn hub tension nut just so a slight drag is felt on the wire spool.
SECTION 4 − OPERATION 4-1. Controls Spool Gun/MIG Gun switch must be in Spool Gun position for spool gun to operate. Shielding Gas Cylinder For shielding gas connections, see welding power source Owner’s Manual. Valve Open valve on cylinder just before welding.
SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1. Routine Maintenance Maintain more often Disconnect power before maintaining. during severe conditions. n = Check Z = Change ~ = Clean l = Replace Reference * To be done by Factory Authorized Service Agent l Unreadable Labels ~ Weld Terminals l Damaged Gas Hose...
5-2. Changing Drive Rolls Turn off and disconnect input power. Drive Roll Cover Remove cover. Changing Push Roll: To remove push roll: Push Roll Screw Washer Push Roll Remove screw and washer, and lift out drive roll. To install drive roll: Slide drive roll onto shaft and se- cure with washer and screw.
5-3. Changing Liner Turn off and disconnect input power. Nozzle Contact Tip Liner Remove and replace liner. Reinstall parts as shown. Tools Needed: Ref. 804 687-A 5-4. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Gun tube assembly loose. Tighten nut at base of gun tube assembly. No weld output;...
5-5. GMAW (MIG) Aluminum Welding Hints Here are several hints to help you be more successful with your new aluminum feed system. MIG welding aluminum requires different techniques than MIG welding mild steel. A. Before You Start Welding Material thickness that can be welded with MIG process or aluminum are 14 ga. [0.074 in. (1.9 mm)] or heavier. (How heavy depends on the output capacity of the welder being used.) To MIG weld aluminum thinner than 14 ga.
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Maintain a 3/4 in. (19 mm) tip-to-work distance, and have the contact tip recessed approximately 1/8 in. inside the nozzle if possible. See Figure 5-2. Gas Nozzle Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç Contact Tip To Work Ç Ç Ç Ç Contact Tube Recessed 1/8 Distance 3/4 in.
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Effective January 1, 2012 5/3/1 WARRANTY applies to all Hobart welding equipment, plasma cutters and spot welders with a Warranty Questions? serial number preface of MC or newer. Call This limited warranty supersedes all previous Hobart warranties and is exclusive with 1-800-332-3281 no other guarantees or warranties expressed or implied.
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Thank you for purchasing Hobart. Our trained technical support team is dedicated to your satisfaction. For questions regarding performance, op- eration, or service, contact us! Resources Available Always provide Model Name and Serial/Style Number. To locate a Service Center: Call 1-800-332-3281 or visit our website at www.HobartWelders.com/wheretobuy...