4-13. Threading Welding Wire Through Feeder
Tools Needed:
8
Open tension arm.
8
Thread wire thru inlet guide, along drive roll groove, and into wire conduit. Close tension arm. Adjust tension as follows: grasp spool with one hand, press Jog switch, and turn thumb nut clockwise until motor stalls when Jog switch is pressed. Back thumb nut off slightly.
Hold wire tightly to keep it from unraveling.
6 in 
(150 mm)
Pull and hold wire; cut off end.
Proceed to Section 4-14.
Ref. 802