5.Remove the Wire Feed Roller (34) and install one with the proper size (.030”) facing up.

6.Reassemble the Roller Bracket (44), Screws (45), and Washers (46). Put the welding wire into the top groove on the Roller, if it is not already in place.

7.Swing the Wire Feed Adjusting Spring (36) down while pressing it forward to latch it over the Tension Adjusting Screw (37). Tighten the Tension Adjusting Screw until the Wire Feed Bearing (35) just touches the wire and then three full turns farther.

8.Turn the Nozzle (3) counterclockwise while pulling to remove. Using the third oval hole on the provided Wrench (43), turn the Contact Tip (2b) counterclockwise and remove it.

9.Install an appropriately sized Contact Tip (2b, 0.9 mm) over the wire and tighten to the Torch with the Wrench (43).

10.Test and adjust the drive tension as explained in steps 12-14 on the previous page.

11.Close the welder’s cover and switch the Welder OFF. Unplug the Welder if it is not to be used at this time.

Trigger Switch Replacement

1.WARNING! Turn the welder OFF and unplug it before proceeding. This procedure should be performed by a qualified technician.

2.Turn the Handle Lock Ring (1d) at the base of the torch handle counterclockwise and slide it down the cable.

3.Pull the Front Handle (1b) down to disengage the pin at its top - see illustration, below left.

4.Pull the Front Handle (1b) away from the Back Handle (1a), exposing the wires and connections - see illustration, below center.

5.Pull the Trigger Switch (1c) out, being careful not to stress or damage the wires. Disconnect the terminals and replace the Switch - see illustration, below right.

Back

Handle

(1a)

Trigger

Switch

(1c)

Front

Handle

(1b)

 

Back

Front

Handle

Handle (1b)

(1a)

Trigger

Switch (1c)

Back

Handle

Trigger (1a)

Switch (1c)

Front

Handle (1b)

SKU 55167

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Harbor Freight Tools 55167 operating instructions Trigger Switch Replacement