Operation
3.2 Installing spool
Install the spool, assemble the wire into the spool hub and replace the wire spool hub cover.
Installation of wire spool:
1. Remove Wire Spool hub cover.
2. Place Wire Spool onto the hub, put back the hub cover back, turn securely to keep the wire
spool stable on the hub.
MIG145 /
MIG165 ( kg/
1
diameter 100
mm)
MIG185 / MIG205 / MIG225
(5kg/
diameter 200
MIG255 / MIG295 1
( 5kg/
diameter 265
mm)
CAUTION
Use care in handling the spooled wire as it will tend to "unravel" when loosened from the spool.
Grasp the end of the wire firmly and don't let go of it.
Welding wire
Unscrewing
Positioning pin
Welding wire
MIG185 /MIG205 / MIG225 /
MIG255 / MIG295 same
installation method
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MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT
mm)
MIG145 / MIG165
installation method
Unscrewing
Positioning pin
MIG SERIES EQUIPMENT
3.3 Inserting wire into the feed mechanism
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! Make certain the input power is disconnected from the power
source before proceeding. DO NOT reattach the input power until told to do so in these
instructions.
1. Loosen the Spring Pressure Adjusting Knob if needed and swing it down (See part 1) .
2. Move the Pressure (top) Roller Arm by swinging it to the right. (See part 2) .
3. Make sure the end of the wire is free of any burrs and is straight. Pass the end of wire
through the Inlet Wire Guide and over the Feed roll. Make certain the proper groove is
being used.(See part 2) .
4. Pass the MIG wire over the drive roll groove, through the outlet guide and out past the
Torch
Torch
MIG
Adaptor. Then fit the MIG
Torch
Torch.
liner of the MIG
5. Close the Pressure Roller Arm.
6. Swing the Spring Pressure Adjusting Knob back into place.
7. Use the Spring Pressure Adjusting Knob to create a "snug" condition. (Clockwise to Tighten
and Counter Clockwise to loosen).
8. Last picture shows the result with wire installed. Continue to the next section for proper
setting of tension.
MIG145 / MIG165 feed device
1
Illustration 1
5
Illustration 2
Operation
to ensure the MIG wire passes into the MIG
2
3
4
7
6
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