Harbor Freight Tools 98871 - Manual (Page 25)

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contact tip (2b) Inspection,
cleaning, and Replacement
Make sure that the entire gun is 1.
completely cool and that the Power
cord is unplugged from the electrical
outlet before proceeding.
2. Remove the Nozzle as explained in the
previous subheading. Using the third oval
hole on the Multi-wrench (43), turn the
Contact Tip counterclockwise and slide it
off the welding wire.
Scrub the exterior of the Tip clean with a 3.
wire brush. Clean out the inside of the
tip with a tip cleaner (sold separately).
Check that the Tip is the proper type for
the wire size used (.035” tip for .030–.035”
wire).
Examine the shape of the hole at the end 4.
of the Contact Tip. It should be an even
circle, it should not be oblong or have any
bulges in it.
If any problems are noted, Contact Tip 5.
replacement would be advisable. Make
sure to select a new Tip that is the correct
size for the welding wire used (.035” tip
for .030–.035” wire).
Reinstall the Tip and securely reinstall the 6.
Nozzle as well.
gun
nozzle
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contact
tip (2b)