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4.2.5 The welder can use either 4 inch or 8 inch spools. See the following figure for additional

reference. The wing nut controls the tension on the spool.

4.2.6 Setting the wire spool tension. a) Turn the spool of wire with one hand. b) Increase the

spool tension by tightening (turn clockwise) the wing nut while turning the spool. Turn the spool

while tightening the wing nut until the spool slows down and you feel a slight drag. Stop tightening

the wing nut, you may need to repeat these steps until proper spool tension is achieved.

NOTE:

- If TOO MUCH tension is applied to the wire spool, the wire will slip on the drive roller or will not be

able to feed at all. If TOO LITTLE tension is applied, the spool of wire will want to unspool itself

when the trigger is released. Readjust the spool tension using the wing nut as necessary to correct

for either problem.

4.2.7 With the welder disconnected form the power source, remove the leading end of the wire

from the spool. Hold on to it securely, so as not to allow unspooling or tangling of the wire as it will

result in tangled wire and feeding problems.

4.2.8 Cut off any bent portion of the wire using a wire cutter.

4.2.9 Loosen the tension adjusting knob holding the drive tension arm in place and lift the

tension arm up off the drive roller.

4.2.10 Insert the wire into the inlet guide tube, feed it across the drive roller and into the torch

assembly about six inches.

-Make certain that the welding wire is actually going into the torch liner. If not, the wire will jam up in the mechanism.

8 Inch

4 Inch