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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal
wiring.
•When inching, electrode and drive mechanism are “hot” to work and ground and could remain energized several seconds after the inch but- ton is released.
•Turn OFF input power at welding power source before installation or changing drive roll and/or guide tubes.
•Welding power source must be connected to system ground per the National Electrical Code or any applicable local codes.
•Only qualified personnel should perform mainte- nance work.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
•Check weld cables, control cables and gas hoses for cuts.
•Clean and tighten all weld terminals.
•Inspect and clean drive rolls and inner wire guide and replace if worn.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
•Blow out or vacuum the inside of the feeder.
•Every six months check the motor brushes. Replace them if they are less than 1/4"(6.4mm) long.
•Every year inspect the gearbox and coat the gear teeth with a
See additional warning information throughout this operator’s manual and the Engine manual as well.
CALIBRATION SPECIFICATION
All calibration is factory set on the POWER FEED™ 10A CONTROLLER.
To verify the wire feed speed:
•Press the INCH DOWN switch and adjust the wire feed speed to 100 in/min (2.54m/min).
•Measure the actual wire feed speed with a calibrat- ed wire feed speed tachometer.
The measured wire feed speed should be within ±2% of the set value.
