4-2. Installing Or Cleaning Tongs
6
5
4
YTurn off and unplug welder.
.Be sure tong ends are clean and not corroded before installing. Clean tongs with fine steel wool.
Bottom Tong:
1Bottom Tong
2Hole In Spatter Guard
3Bottom Tong Securing Screws
(4)
Loosen the four screws. If needed, use a rubber mallet to loosen tong.
Slide tong into bottom tong holder as far as possible, and position so that tip is pointing straight up.
Loosely tighten screws.
Top Tong:
4Top Tong
5Top Tong Holder/Pivot Casting
6Top Tong Securing Screws (4)
Loosen the four screws. If needed for removal, use a rubber mallet to loosen tong.
7 
2
3
1
Slide tong into pivot casting as far as necessary, so that tip mates with bottom tip when tongs are closed.
Loosely tighten screws.
7 Tips
Adjust tong positions to line up cen- ters of tips as shown. Tighten screws.
| Tong Alignment |
4 | 4 |
7 | 7 |
1 | 1 |
| |
Front View | Side View |
Tools Needed:
3/16 in 9/16 in
Fine
Steel
Wool
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