Lincoln Electric IM542-D manual Feeding Electrode and Brake Adjustment

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ACCESSORIES

7)To remove Readi-Reel from Adapter, depress retaining spring tab with thumb while pulling the Readi-Reel cage from the molded adapter with both hands. Do not remove adapter from the spindle.

To Mount 10 to 44 lb (4.5-20kg) Spool (12”/300mm Diameter): (For 8” (200mm) spools, a K468 spindle adapter must be used.)

REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF 2” (51MM) K162H

SPINDLE KIT.

1)Remove the locking collar on the 2” (51mm) diame- ter spindle.

2)Place the spool on the spindle making certain the brake holding pin enters one of the holes in the back side of the spool. Be certain the wire comes off the reel in a clockwise direction when de-reeled from the bottom of the coil.

Wire Reel Loading - 50-60lb (22.7-27.2kg) Coils (K299 Wire Reel Mounting Kit)

Adjustable Wire Reel Brake

The mount for standard 50-60 lb (22.7-27.2 kg) elec- trode coils includes a two-position brake assembly. Generally the brake should be at the inner position (nearest to the wire reel shaft) for wire feed speeds below 400 in/min. (10m/m). It should be at the outer position for the faster wire speeds often used when feeding small diameter electrode.

To adjust the brake position, remove the wire reel. Pull the cotter pin that holds the brake shoe to the arm, move the shoe and replace the cotter pin. Do not bend the cotter pin - it is held in place by a friction fit.

3) Replace and tighten the locking collar.

Feeding Electrode and Brake Adjustment

1)Turn the Readi-Reel or spool until the free end of the electrode is accessible.

WARNING

When feeding with the gun energized, the electrode and drive mechanism are always “HOT” to work and ground and could remain “HOT” several seconds after the gun trigger is released.

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2)While tightly holding the electrode, cut off the bent end and straighten the first 6” (150mm). Cut off the first 1” (25mm). (If the electrode is not properly straightened, it may not feed or may not go into the outgoing guide tube causing a “birdnest”.)

3)Insert the free end through the incoming guide tube.

4)Press the Cold Inch key or the gun trigger and push the electrode into the drive roll.

5)Feed the electrode through the gun.

6)Adjust the brake tension with the thumbscrew on the spindle hub, until the reel turns freely but with lit- tle or no overrun when wire feeding is stopped. Do not overtighten.

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