Problem

Probable Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Wire feeds, but no gas flows

Gas cylinder empty.

Replace empty gas cylinder.

(GMAW).

 

 

Gas nozzle plugged.

Clean or replace gas nozzle.

 

 

 

 

 

Gas cylinder valve not open or flowmeter not adjusted.

Open gas valve at cylinder and adjust flow rate.

 

 

 

 

Restriction in gas line.

Check gas hose between flowmeter and wire feeder, and

 

 

gas hose in gun and cable assembly.

 

 

 

 

Loose or broken wires to gas solenoid.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent repair wiring.

 

 

 

 

Gas solenoid valve not operating.

Have Factory Authorized Service Agent replace gas

 

 

solenoid valve.

 

 

 

 

Incorrect primary voltage connected to welding power

Check primary voltage and relink welding power source

 

source.

for correct voltage.

 

 

 

Welding arc not stable.

Wire slipping in drive rolls.

Adjust pressure setting on wire feed rolls. Replace worn

 

 

drive rolls if necessary.

 

 

 

 

Wrong size gun liner or contact tip.

Match liner and contact tip to wire size and type.

 

 

 

 

Incorrect voltage setting for selected wire feed speed on

Readjust welding parameters.

 

welding power source.

 

 

 

 

 

Loose connections at the gun weld cable or work cable.

Check and tighten all connections.

 

 

 

 

Gun in poor shape or loose connection inside gun.

Repair or replace gun as necessary.

 

 

 

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Hobart Welding Products 125 Gas cylinder empty Replace empty gas cylinder, Gas nozzle plugged Clean or replace gas nozzle