Operator’s Manual Model SPG Spool Gun Spool Gun WARNING: Do not assemble, install, or operate this equipment without reading ALL of this manual and the safety precautions and warnings illustrated in this manual. KDAR Company 1 Mulch Lane St. Louis, MO 63044 Tel: 314-692-8555 Fax: 314-692-8578 Web Site: www.hotmaxtorches.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT WARNING Keep children away from this equipment Protect yourself and others from possible injury Pacemaker wearers should consult with their doctor before operating Read and follow all instructions in this manual before operating All installation, operation, and maintenance procedures are to be performed only by qualified individuals ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.
WELDING SPARKS CAN CAUSE INJURY, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION Remove all flammable materials from the welding area Always have a charged fire extinguisher available in the welding area When not welding make sure the welding tip is not grounded, this causes a heat build up and possible fire Avoid welding near hydraulic lines, fuel lines, electrical cords, air hoses, or welding guns and cables Sparks and hot metal fly out from the work area when welding, wear approved safety glasses with side shields under a
NOISE CAN DAMAGE HEARING Prolonged noise exposure from welding equipment can cause damage if levels of noise exceed the OSHA standards Wear approved hearing protectors Warn other workers nearby of the high noise level and hazard CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects, and in some cases, cancer. (California Health and Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.
Specifications Model SPG - Spool Gun Welding Process Aluminum/Flux Core/Steel/Stainless Steel Wire Sizes .030 or .035 (.8 or .9 mm) Spool Size 4 Inch Diameter Duty Cycle at Rated Welding Current See Welder Specifications Weight 7 lbs Cable Length 20.0 Feet Cooling Method See Welder Specifications Table 1 Features & Benefits Notes Plug It, Switch It, Use It.
Installation/Setup Safety Considerations Warning Electric Shock Can Kill Only qualified personnel should attempt to install this equipment. Turn off the input power at the power panel or disconnect switch and discharge capacitors before working inside the equipment. Take care not to touch electrically hot parts Make sure the unit is switched off before plugging it into a the power outlet. Package Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Notes Spool Gun and Lead Assembly Spool Cover 1 Lb Spool .
Installation/Setup Selecting A Location The WFG Welder should be placed where clean cool air can easily flow through the vents in the front of the unit. Dirt and dust can be drawn into the unit resulting in excessive operating temperatures and shutdowns, therefore, dirt and dust around the unit should be kept to a minimum. The WFG Welder should be placed on a stable, level surface suitable to hold the unit’s weight. Components and Controls Notes 1. Trigger Assembly 2. Spool Tension Knob 3.
Installation/Setup Warning Always unplug the welder before connecting or disconnecting the Ground Clamp cable and/or the Gun Cable. Ground Clamp & Spool Gun Connection Ground Cable Attachment: Follow instr uctions provided with the welder 3 Gun Installation 1. Insert the male connector on the gun cable into the gun cable connection port (1). With the connector all the way in the connector block tighten the wing nut on the top of the connector block to secure the gun. 2.
Installation/Setup Loading Wire Warning 1. Remove the shielding gas nozzle and the contact tip. 2. Remove the spool cover by turning the spool cover retaining knob counterclockwise. 3. Remove the spool retention spring and knob by turning the knob counterclockwise. 4. Place the spool of wire on the wire spindle with the wire coming off of the top of the spool toward the nozzle end. 5. Replace the retention spring and knob and tighten until the spool does not turn freely.
Troubleshooting Problem No wire feed. Possible Cause 1. Machine is off or unplugged. 2. Selector switch not set to spool gun. 3. Contact tip burn back. 4. Bird nest (wire tangled in gun). 5. Undersized contact tip. Intermittent wire feed when trigger is 1. Wire is binding inside the gun. pulled. 2. Drive roll has become galled with metal. 3. Wire has become kinked. Action 1. Turn on or plug in machine. 2. Flip switch to spool gun. 3. Replace contact tip. 4. Remove bird nest & re-feed wire. 5.
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Warranty KDAR Company, and its affiliates, warrants that the spool gun covered under this warranty is free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty is extended to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage). All welders covered under this limited warranty which are used in commercial applications (i.e.
