Chicago Electric MIG-100 94056 - Manual (Page 8)

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caution: Before performing any
maintenance on the Welder, unplug
the Power Cord from the electrical
outlet.
Periodically remove the Right and
1.
Left side panels (12 and 13), and
using compressed air, blow out all
dust from the interior.
Store in a clean and dry location.
2.
replacing the Wire reel
When the wire on the Feed Reel is
used up, you will need to replace it as
follows.
Wire Sheath
Wire Feed
Knob (37a)
Wire Feed
Arm (36a)
1. Press on the Cover Locking Spring
(8), then lift the Cover (31) using
Handle (30) to expose the Wire Feed
Unit (23a).
Unscrew the Wing Nut (25) and
2.
remove the Reel Locking Knob (26).
Remove the empty Wire Reel (27).
3.
Wire reel
Wire
Sheath
Wire
unwind wire this direc
tion
4. Place the new Wire Reel over the
shaft and onto the Reel Spring (24).
The wire on the reel should unwind
counterclockwise so that it comes off
the reel straight into the wire sheath,
as illustrated above.
Replace the Reel Locking Knob and
5.
the Wing Nut. Tighten well.
Loosen the Wire Feed Knob (37a)
6.
and swing it off the Wire Feed Arm
(36a) to remove tension.
If the end of the wire is crimped or
7.
bent, cut it off. Guide at least 12
inches of wire into the Wire Sheath.
Swing the Wire Feed Knob (37a)
8.
back onto the Wire Feed Arm (36a)
and tighten it until the spring starts to
compress.
9. Turn the Torch Handle Nozzle
counterclockwise and pull to remove.
Turn the Contact Tip
10.
counterclockwise and remove.
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