15.Point the Gun away from all objects and press the Trigger (1c) until the wire feeds out of the gun two inches.

The Wire Liner (4) may come out with the welding wire, this is normal, just push the Wire Liner back into the Gun. If the wire does not feed properly and the Spool is stationary, turn the welder OFF, unplug it, and slightly tighten the Feed Tensioner (37) clockwise before retrying.

16.To check the wire’s drive tension, feed the wire against a piece of wood from 2 to 3 inches away. If the wire stops instead of bending, turn the welder OFF, unplug it, slightly tighten the Feed Tensioner (37) clockwise, and try again.

If the wire bends from the feed tension, then the tension is set properly.

17.Turn the welder OFF.

2” Gun

Welding

Wire

Incrementally

 

increase tension

 

until

-

wire bends.

2

3”

6

minOn

7

8

9

mAxOFF

10

Speed

mp Flux wire welder

120 V~

60 Hz

Safety

Setup

Basic Welding

Tips

18.Select a Contact Tip that is compatible with the welding wire used. The included Tip (2b, .035”) will work with both .030” and .035” wire. Slide the Contact Tip over the wire and thread it clockwise into the Gun. Tighten the Contact Tip using the Multi-wrench (43).

19.Replace the Nozzle (3) and cut the wire off at 1/2” from tip (1/2” stickout).

20.Swing the Cover (31) closed until the Cover Latch (8) locks in place.

Gun

Nozzle

(3)

Contact

Tip (2b)

Welding

Service

SKU 98871

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

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Harbor Freight Tools 98871 operating instructions Safety Setup Basic Welding Tips, Turn the welder OFF

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