B-12 OPERATION
Return to Master TOC
(See Figure B.16)
9.Feed the wire through the wire drive inlet along the inner wire guide groove and into the wire drive out- let on the gun side.
10.Close the top drive roll pressure arm and secure by pivoting the tension adjustor back to the up posi- tion.
11.
(See Figure B.17)
12.Remove the nozzle and contact tip from the gun and straighten the gun cable out flat.
SLIDE WIRE INTO GUN CONNECTOR SIDE
FIGURE B.16
TOP IDLER ROLL
PRESSED AGAINST
LOWER DRIVE ROLL TENSION ADJUSTOR
LOCKED IN POSITION
DIRECTION OF WIRE
WIRE SPOOL
.025" (0.6mm)
L |
|
- |
|
5 |
|
6 | IG |
| S |
| OLI DM |
DRIVE ROLL
BE SURE WIRE
IS IN GROOVE
Return to Master TOC
13.Turn the machine power to on and depress the gun trigger to feed the wire through the gun liner until the wire comes out of the threaded end of the gun several inches. (See Figure B.18)
14.When trigger is released the spool of wire should not unwind. Adjust wire spool brake accordingly.
WARNING
MOVING PARTS AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT CAN CAUSE INJURY OR BE FATAL.
FIGURE B.17
REMOVED NOZZLE
REMOVED CONTACT TIP
LAY CABLE AND GUN STRAIGHTEN
IN THIS POSITION
WIRE SPOOL
.025" (0.6mm)
L |
| IG |
6 | ||
| SOLIDM |
Return to Section TOC
Return to Section TOC
Return to Section TOC
Return to Master TOC
•When the gun trigger is depressed drive rolls, spool of wire and electrode are ELECTRICALLY LIVE (HOT).
•Keep away from moving parts and pinch points.
•Keep all Doors, Covers, panels and
guards securely in place.
DO NOT REMOVE OR CONCEAL WARNING LABELS.
15. Install the .025”(0.6mm) contact tip. |
16. Install the brass gas MIG welding nozzle to the gun. |
17. Trim the wire stickout to 3/8”(9.5mm) from the nozzle |
end. (See Figure B.19) |
FIGURE B.18
ON/OFF
SWITCH
FEED WIRE
APPROXIMATELY 4.00"
FROM THE GUN TUBE END
DEPRESS TRIGGER
TO ACTIVATE WIRE,
WHICH FEEDS THE WIRE
THRU THE LINER.
WORK CLAMP AND CABLE
PLUG IN POWER
INPUT CORD
WIRE SPOOL
.025" (0.6mm)
L |
| IG |
6 | ||
| SOLIDM |
ROTATION
Return to Section TOC
Return to Master TOC
18. | Close the case side door. The machine is now ready |
| to weld. |
19. | Read "Learn to Weld" (LTW1) that is included with the |
| machine or watch the "How to Weld" DVD included |
| with the machine. |
20. | Based on the thickness of the material you are going |
| to weld and the type and diameter of the welding wire |
| set the voltage and the wire feed speed per the pro- |
| cedure decal attached to the inside of the wire drive |
| compartment door. |
FIGURE B.19
TRIM WIRE
STICKOUTINSTALL .025 CONTACT TIP 3/8"(9.5mm)
from the Brass Nozzle
INSTALL BRASS NOZZLE
COMPACT WIRE WELDERS