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| Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual |
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PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)
POSSIBLE AREAS OF MISADJUSTMENTS(S)
RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION
OUTPUT PROBLEMS
The wire feeder does not feed wire | 1. Verify the power source is turned |
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and the drive rolls do not spin. |
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| 2. | Verify the circuit breaker for the |
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| wire feeder on the power source |
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| has not tripped. |
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| 3. | Check that the gun trigger is |
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| operating properly. |
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| 4. | If the motor thermal LED is illumi- |
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| nated, wait approximately 1 |
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| minute before welding again. |
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| Inspect the gun for feeding prob- |
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| lems. |
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| 5. | Verify power is being supplied to |
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| the wire feeder. |
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The wire feeds erratically, or the | 1. Verify the correct drive rolls and |
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Motor Thermal LED lights. |
| inner wire guide are installed in |
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| the wire drive. |
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| 2. | Check for sharp bends in the gun |
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| liner. |
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| 3. | Examine the contact tip for wear |
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| and proper size. Replace as nec- |
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| essary. |
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| 4. | Check the gun liner. The welding |
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| electrode should slide easily |
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| through the gun. |
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| 5. | Verify the proper gun liner is |
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| installed. |
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| 6. | Adjust the pressure arm. |
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| 7. | On bench models, make sure the |
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| brake tension is not too tight. |
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| 8. | If using a wire conduit, verify the |
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| wire slides easily through the |
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| conduit. |
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The wire continues to feed when the | 1. Check if the 2 step/Trigger |
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trigger is released. |
| Interlock switch is in the TRIG- |
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| GER INTERLOCK position. |
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| 2. | Verify operation of the gun trig- |
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| ger. |
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No shielding gas | 1. Verify the gas supply is turned on |
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| and not empty. |
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| 2. | Check the gas hose for cuts. |
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| Make sure it is not crushed. |
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| 3. | Verify the shielding gas hose is |
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| connected to the gun bushing or |
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| welding gun. |
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If all recommended possible areas of misadjustment have been checked and the problem persists, Contact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility.
CAUTION
If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed.
