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10.Swing the Wire Feed Swing Arm (36) closed, and swing the Feed Tensioner (37) across the tip of the Arm, to latch it. Make sure the Welding Wire is resting in the top groove of the Feed Roller (34), then turn the Feed Tensioner knob clockwise a couple of turns.

After the wire is held by the Tensioner, you may release it.

11.Pull the Nozzle (3) to remove it.

12.Using the third oval hole on the Multi- wrench (43), turn the Contact Tip (2b) counterclockwise and remove.

13.Lay the Gun Cable out in a straight line so that the wire moves through it easily. Leave the cover open, so that the feed mechanism can be observed.

Feed Swing

 

Feed

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WARNING

The following steps require applying power to the welder

with the cover open.

To prevent serious injury from fire or electric shock:

1.Do not touch anything, especially not the Ground Clamp, with the Gun or welding wire or an arc will be ignited.

2.Do not touch internal welder components while it is plugged in.

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14.Do not touch the Gun’s Trigger (1c). Plug the Power Cord into its electrical outlet and turn the welder ON.

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Speed

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120 V~

60 Hz

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SKU 98871

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Contents Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Service For technical questions or replacement parts, please callGeneral Safety Warnings Save This ManualTy Safe TupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elW Ec Servi For technical questions, please callMany accidents are caused by poorly maintained welders Welder Safety Warnings Ty Safe TupeS ingd el c W BasiTipsingd elW Ec Servi Safety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Service Grounding Symbology Grounded WeldersExtension Cords Specifications UnpackingSafety Setup WeldingWelding Service Basic TipsWire Spool 27 Installation Ty SafeTupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elW Turn the welder OFF and unplug it before proceedingSetup Basic Welding Welding Tips ServiceWasting wire SKU For technical questions, please callArm Safety Setup Basic Welding Tips Turn the welder OFFBasic Welding TupeS ingd el c W Basi Tipsingd elW Ec ServiSafety Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips ServiceControl Panel Layout Weld Settings Chart Material Thickness Steel Ty Safe TupeS ingdEl c W Basi Tipsingd elW Duty Cycle Duration of UseSetting Up The Weld Then plug the Welder into a dedicatedBasic Welding Technique Drag AngleStickout Unplug the Power Cord Follow Duty CycleCleaning the Weld Welding TipsSafe ElWExample Weld Diagrams Safety Setup Basic WeldingWeld Diagnosis Workpiece Heat Control / Weld PenetrationWeld Problems El c W BasiElW Ec Servi Setup Basic Welding Welding Tips Service Service Nozzle 3 Inspection Cleaning, and ReplacementContact Tip 2b Inspection Cleaning, and Replacement Troubleshooting Wire feed motor runs but wire does not feed properlyWire creates a bird’s nest during operation Troubleshooting Faulty or improperly connected Trigger 1cInternal fuse blown Never use another type or size fusePower switch 7a does not light when switched on Wire Feeds, but arc does not ignitePossible Causes and Solutions Improper ground connection Improperly sized or excessively worn Contact Tip 2bWeak Arc strength Welding arc not stableParts Lists and Diagrams Wiring SchematicParts List Part Description ’tyAssembly Diagram Detail of Part Record Product’s Serial Number HereLimited 1 Year / 90 day Warranty

98871 specifications

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