User Manual

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NOTE:
4.2.15. Connect the welder power cord to the AC power source. Turn the welder ON. Set the
VOLTAGE switch to the voltage (heat) setting recommended for the gauge metal that is to be
welded. Refer to the label mounted on the cover, inside the drive compartment.
4.2.16. Set the WIRE SPEED control to the middle of the wire speed range.
4.2.17. Straighten the torch cable and pull the trigger on the welding torch to feed the wire through
the torch assembly. When at least 1" (2.5 cm) of the wire sticks out past the end of the torch, release
the trigger.
4.2.18 Turn the power switch to the OFF position.
4..2.19 Select a contact tip stamped with the same diameter as the wire being used.
Due to inherent variances in flux-cored welding wire, it may be necessary to use a contact tip one size
larger than your flux core wire if wire jams occur.
4.2.20. Slide the contact tip over the wire (protruding from the end of the torch). Thread the contact
tip into the end of the torch and hand-tighten securely.
4.2.21. Install the nozzle on the torch assembly. For best results, coat the inside of the nozzle with
anti
stick spray or gel.
4.2.22 Cut off the excess wire that extends past the end of the nozzle.
4.2.23. Turn the welder ON.
5.1. Press the trigger on the torch.
5.2. Turn the drive tension adjustment knob clockwise, increasing the drive tension until the wire seems
to feed smoothly without slipping.
4.2.5 The welder can use 4" (10 cm) spool, please see the following
chart. The adjustment knob is designed to adjust the pressure tension of the wire spool.
4.2.6. Once adjustment knob is installed, set the spool tension.
a) With one hand, turn the wire spool and continue turning it while adjusting the
tension on the spool.
b) With your free hand, tighten the drive tension adjustment knob.
c) Stop tightening when drag is felt on the wire spool that you are turning, then
stop hand-turning the wire spool.
4.2.7. After checking to make sure that your welder is disconnected from the AC power
source, free the leading end of the wire from the spool, but do not let go of it until told to
do so, or the wire will unspool itself.
4.2.8. Using a wire cutter, cut the bent end off the leading end of the wire so that only a
straight leading end remains.
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 leading end of the wire into the inlet guide tube. Then push it across the
drive roller and into the torch assembly about 6" (15 cm).
4.2.11. Line the wire up to place in the groove of drive roller, then allow the drive tension arm to
drop onto the drive roller.
4.2.12. Flip the quick-release drive tension back up into position on the drive tension arm.
4.2.13. Tighten (turn clockwise) the drive tension adjusting knob until the tension roller is applying
enough force on the wire to prevent it from slipping out of the drive assembly.
4.2.14. Let go of the wire.
WARNING!
Arc flash can injure eyes! To reduce the risk of arc flash, make sure that the wire coming
out of the end of the torch does not come into contact with work piece, ground clamp or any
grounded material during the drive tension setting process, or arcing will occur.
CAUTION
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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. Readjust the drive brake tension as necessary to correct for either
problem.
5. Setting the wire tension
8" (20 cm)
4" (10 cm)
spool