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ESAB A6 - Adjusting the Brake Hub

ESAB A6
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3.2.3 Wire reel (Accessories)
The wire reel (1) is mounted on the brake hub (2).
Check that the carrier (3) is pointing upwards.
NOTE! The maximum angle for the wire reel is 25.
At extreme angles, wear will occur on the brake hub
locking mechanism and the wire reel will slide
off the brake hub.
WARNING
To prevent the reel sliding off the hub:
Lock the reel in place by turning the red knob as shown
on the warning label attached next to the hub.
3.3 Adjusting the Brake Hub
The brake hub is adjusted when delivered, if
readjustment is required, follow the instructions
below. Adjust the brake hub so that wire is slightly
slack when the wire feed stops.
Adjusting the Braking Torque
Turn the red handle to the locked position.
Insert a screwdriver into the springs in the hub.
Turn the springs clockwise to reduce the braking torque
Turn the springs anticlockwise to increase the braking torque.
NB: Turn both springs through the same amount.
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