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| OUTPUT PROBLEMS |
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| Poor arc striking with electrode |
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| sticking or blasting off. |
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| speed and voltage are correct |
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| 2. | for process being used. |
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| The gas shielding may be |
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| 3. | improper for process being used. |
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| Check input line voltage to be |
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| with in machines recommended |
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| 4. | rating range. |
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| Check that the machine recon- |
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| nect panel is configured properly |
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| for the applied voltage. |
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| auxiliary voltage. |
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| may have opened. Reset. |
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| Rough wire feeding or wire will not |
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| FEEDING PROBLEMS |
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| If all recommended possible areas |
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| 1. The gun cable may be kinked or twisted. |
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| feed but drive rolls are turning. |
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| of misadjustment have been |
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| 3. | cable, or gun cable may be dirty. |
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| checked and the problem persists, |
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| Check drive roll tension and |
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| Contact your local Lincoln |
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| 4. | position of grooves. |
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| Authorized Field Service Facility. |
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| Check for worn or loose drive rolls. |
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| 5. | The electrode may be rusty or dirty. |
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| 6. | Check for damaged or incorrect |
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| 7. | contact tip. |
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| Check wire spindle for ease of |
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| rotation and adjust break ten- |
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| 8. | sion knob if necessary. |
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| Check that the gun is pushed all |
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| the way into gun mount and |
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| properly seated. |
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CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.
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