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Harbor Freight Tools 98871 Setup Basic Welding, Welding Tips Service, Wasting wire

Models: 98871

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6.Turn the Feed Tensioner (37) knob counterclockwise to loosen it enough to pull it up, releasing tension.

Do not loosen the Tensioner knob too much, or the Tensioner will come apart. Then, swing the Feed Swing Arm (36) out.

Feed Swing

Feed

Arm (36)

Tensioner (37)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety

7.Compare the wire diameter marked on the Wire Spool (27) with the stamped number on the top of the Feed Roller

(34). The Roller’s groove size must be compatible with the wire diameter -

.8mm rollers also work with .030” wire &

.9mm rollers also work with .035” wire.

If it is not compatible or the number on the Roller is hidden:

A.Remove the Screws (45) and Washers

(46) from the Feed Roller Bracket (44).

B.Remove the Feed Roller Bracket.

Flip the Feed Roller (34) as needed and confirm that the number facing up is the same as the wire diameter on the Spool.

C.Reassemble using the Feed Roller

Bracket, Washers, and Screws.

Screws (45), Washers (46)

Feed

Roller (34)

A

B

Feed Roller

Bracket (44)

C

Setup

Basic Welding

IMPORTANT:

Securely hold onto the end of the welding wire and keep tension on it during the following steps.

If this is not done, the welding wire will

 

unravel and create a tangled “bird’s nest”,

Wire

wasting wire.

Liner

8.

Cut off all bent and crimped wire. Make

(4)

 

 

sure that the cut end has no burrs or

 

 

sharp edges; cut again if needed.

 

9.

Keep tension on the wire and guide at

 

 

least 12 inches of wire into the Wire

 

 

Liners.

 

Hold Wire Securely welding

wire

Wire

leader Spool wire liner

Welding Tips

Service

SKU 98871

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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