3-6. Adjusting Drive Roll And Spool Brake Pressure
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Tools Needed:
1
2
Adjusting Pressure
WOOD
1
Cover
2
Thumbscrew
Loosen thumbscrew and rotate
cover open.
3
Spool
Cut welding wire off at contact tip.
Retract wire onto spool and secure.
4
Spool Brake Thumbnut
Grasp spool in one hand and turn
while adjusting spool brake thumb-
nut. When a slight force is needed
to turn spool, tension is set. Do not
overtighten.
Thread welding wire (see Section
3-4).
5
Drive Roll Tension Thumbnut
Turn On unit and check drive roll
pressure by feeding wire against a
wood board or concrete surface;
wire should feed steadily without
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slipping.
Adjust drive roll tension thumbnut if
necessary. Do not overtighten.
Turn Off unit. Close cover.
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Ref. 243 740-B / 243 736-B
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