Hobart Welding Products 1800 Wire Drive/Gun Troubleshooting Table, Wire Drive/Gun Trouble Remedy

4-8. Wire Drive/Gun Troubleshooting Table

Wire Drive/Gun Trouble	Remedy
Electrode wire feeding stops during	Straighten gun cable and/or replace damaged parts (see Section 4-3).
welding.
	Adjust drive roll pressure (see Section 2-11).
	Readjust hub tension (see Section 2-7).
	Check circuit breakers CB1 and/or CB2, and reset if necessary (see Section 4-2).
	Replace contact tip if blocked (see Section 4-5).
	Clean or replace wire inlet guide or liner if dirty or plugged (see Section 4-6).
	Replace drive roll if worn or slipping (see Section 4-6).
	Secure gun plug in receptacle or repair leads, or replace trigger switch (see Section 4-4 and/or 4-3).
	Check and clear any restrictions at drive assembly and liner (see Section 4-3).
	Have nearest Factory Authorized Service Agent check drive motor.

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