X8 MIG WELDER 2.4 Installation
The graduated scales on the pressure handle indicate the pressure applied to the feed
rolls. Adjust the pressure of the feed rolls according to the table below.
Filler wire
material
Feed roll
profile
Filler wire
diameter (mm)
Adjustment
(x100N)
Fe/Ss solid V-groove 0.8−1.0
≥ 1.2
1.5−2.0
2.0−2.5
Metal and flux
cored
V-groove,
knurled
≥ 1.2 1.0−2.0
Self-shielded V-groove,
knurled
≥ 1.6 2.0−3.0
Aluminium U-groove 1.0
1.2
1.4
≥ 1.6
0.5 1.0
1.0−1.5
1.5−2.0
2.0−2.5
Caution:
Excessive pressure flattens the filler wire and may damage coated or cored filler
wires. Excessive pressure also unnecessarily wears the feed rolls and increases
gearbox load.
l) Press Wire inch to drive the filler wire to the welding gun's contact tip. To speed up the
wire feed speed, turn the left control knob on the control panel.
OPERATING MANUAL | EN 48
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KEMPPI 2017 | 1817