MIG (GMAW) WELDING 5-6 Manual 0-5492
5.05 Inserting Wire into the Wire Feed Mechanism
Release the tension from the pressure roller by turning the adjustable wire drive tension screw in an anti-
clockwise direction. Then to release the pressure roller arm pull the pressure roller arm tension screw forward
to release the pressure roller arm (Figure 5-6). With the MIG welding wire feeding from the bottom of the spool
(Figure 5-7) pass the wire through the inlet guide, between the rollers, through the outlet guide and into the
MIG torch. Re-secure the pressure roller arm and wire drive tension screw and adjust the pressure accordingly
(Figure 5-6). Remove the contact tip from the MIG torch. With the MIG Torch lead reasonably straight, feed
the wire through the torch by depressing the trigger switch. Fit the appropriate contact tip.
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WARNING
Before connecting the work clamp to the work piece make sure the mains power supply is switched o.
The wire will be at welding voltage potential while it is being feed through the system.
Keep Mig Torch away from eyes and face.
Art # A-13444
Wire Drive Tension Screw
Pressure Roller Arm
Outlet Guide
Figure 5-6: Wire Drive Assembly Components
Art # A-13445
MIG Welding Wire
Inlet Guide
Outlet Guide
Figure 5-7: Mig Welding Wire - Installation
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