Care, maintenance and disposal
General
Regular preventive maintenance of the welding torch is essential for problem-free opera-
tion. The welding torch is subjected to high temperatures and heavy soiling. The welding
torch therefore requires more frequent maintenance than other components in the welding
system.
Recognising
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faulty wearing
parts
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Insulating parts
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
Nozzle fittings
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
Spatter guard
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Burned-off outside edges, notches
Contact tips
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Worn-out (oval) wire entry and wire exit holes
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
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Fusion penetration on the tip of the contact tube
Gas nozzles
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Heavily covered in welding spatter
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Burned-off outside edges
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Notches
NOTE! When removing welding
spatter, avoid scoring or scratch-
ing the torch. Future welding spat-
ter may become firmly lodged in
score or scratch marks.
Do not bend the torch neck under any cir-
cumstances!
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