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| CAUSE |
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| The wire feed stops while welding. |
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| 1. | FEEDING PROBLEMS |
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| Check the wire feed drive rolls |
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| When trigger is released and |
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| pulled again the wire feed starts. |
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| Check for restrictions in the wire |
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| feed path. Check the gun and |
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| 3. | cable for restrictions. |
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| Make sure gun liner and tip are |
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| 4. | correct for wire size being used. |
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| Make sure drive rolls and guide plates |
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| are clean and are the correct size. |
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| 5. Check spindle for ease of rotation. |
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| No control of wire feed speed. |
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| 1. | The wire feed speed control may |
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| be dirty. Rotate several times |
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| and check if problem is resolved. |
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| GAS FLOW PROBLEMS |
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| If all recommended possible areas |
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| Gas does not flow when gun trigger |
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| is pulled. |
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| nected properly and turned “on”. |
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| of misadjustment have been |
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| If the gas solenoid does actuate |
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| Contact your local Lincoln |
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| (click) when the gun trigger is |
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| Authorized Field Service Facility. |
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| pulled there may be a restriction |
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| 3. | in the gas supply line. |
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| The gun cable assembly may be |
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| 4. | faulty. Check or replace. |
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| If gas solenoid does not operate |
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| when gun trigger is pulled the |
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| problem is within the POWER |
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| 5. | MIG 215. |
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| Make sure the gun is pushed all |
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| the way into gun mount and is |
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| properly seated. |
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CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.
POWER MIG 215