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| FEEDING PROBLEMS |
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| The wire feed stops while welding. |
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| 1. | Check the wire feed drive rolls |
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| When trigger is released and |
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| and motor for smooth operation. |
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| pulled again the wire feed starts. |
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| 2. | Check for restrictions in the wire |
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| feed path. Check the gun and |
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| cable for restrictions. |
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| 3. | Make sure gun liner and tip are |
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| correct for wire size being used. |
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| 4. | 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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| Other machine functions are nor- |
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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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| Gas does not flow when gun trigger |
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| 1. | Make sure gas supply is con- |
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| is pulled. |
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| nected properly and turned “on”. |
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| 2. | If the gas solenoid does actuate |
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| (click) when the gun trigger is |
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| pulled there may be a restriction |
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| in the gas supply line. |
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| 3. | The gun cable assembly may be |
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| faulty. Check or replace. |
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| 4. | 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. | 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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RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION
If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
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