Troubleshooting, Wire creates a bird’s nest during operation – Harbor Freight Tools 98871 User Manual
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Wire feed motor runs but wire does not feed properly
POSSIBLE cAUSES And SOLUtIOnS
Insufficient wire feed tension:
1.
Increase wire feed tension properly - follow step 16 on page 13.
Incorrect wire feed roll size:
2.
Replace with the proper wire feed roll - follow the
wire spool installation instructions,
starting on page 10.
Flip over wire feed roll if necessary.
damaged gun, cable, or liner assembly:
3.
Have a qualified technician inspect these parts and replace as necessary.
Wire creates a bird’s nest during operation
POSSIBLE cAUSES And SOLUtIOnS
Excess wire feed tension:
1.
Adjust wire feed tension properly - follow step 16 on page 13.
Incorrect contact tip size:
2.
Replace with the proper tip for the wire.
gun end not inserted into drive housing properly:
3.
Loosen gun securing bolt and push gun end into housing just enough so that it does not
touch wire feed mechanism.
damaged liner:
4.
Have a qualified technician inspect and repair/replace as necessary.