Blue Hawk FLUX-MIG 100 Manual Del Usuario página 11

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CHECKING WELDING WIRE TENSION:
To obtain the proper tension on the welding wire, turn the power back on and feed the welding
wire through the torch tip. Place a piece of scrap wood 2 - 3 inches away from the torch tip end
and continue to feed the welding wire through until the welding wire comes into contact with the
piece of scrap wood. For proper tension, the welding wire should bend when coming into contact
with the spare piece of wood.
CORRECT TENSION:
If the welding wire bends, turn power off to the unit, cut off the bent piece of welding wire with wire
cutters (not included), and screw on the gun nozzle cup on by hand, making sure to not damage
the ceramic ring. Also do a final check to make sure the contact tip size you intend to use matches
both the welding wire and feed wheel size.
INCORRECT TENSION:
If the welding wire comes to a stop when coming into contact with the spare piece of wood,
rewind the welding wire on the spool very slightly by hand and add some additional tension to
the tension adjustment knob. Make sure the welding wire is taunt. Once welding wire is taunt,
again feed the welding wire through the machine. Check that the welding wire is not flattened
with the additional tension added to the tension adjustment knob. Repeat the above process until
the welding wire bends when coming into contact with the spare piece of wood.
CHANGING WELDING WIRE SIZE:
If changing welding wire size, make sure that the new welding wire matches the feed wheel and
contact tip size.
WARNING: Before making any changes on the welder, make sure that the power is turned off
and the welder is unplugged from the electrical outlet.
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Unscrew the safety screw on top of welder and open access panel. Once
access panel is open, cut the welding wire a few inches away from the
welding wire spool with a pair of wire cutters (not included). Make sure to
hold onto the end that is still connected to the welding wire spool and keep
constant tension on the welding wire end to prevent the welding wire from
unraveling, causing a "bird's nest." Place the welding wire end into one of
the holes on the top of the welding wire spool.
Once the welding wire is properly secured, loosen the thumb nut to remove the welding wire
spool from the wire spool axle. Loosen the tension adjustment knob by turning it
counterclockwise and raising up the tension adjustment knob.
The manufacturer recommends the use of pliers (not included) when pulling the excess welding
wire from the unit. From torch tip end, pull excess welding wire out of welder gradually. Once all
the excess welding wire has been removed, follow the 'Assembly Instructions' on how to properly
feed the new welding wire through the welding machine properly.
Before you begin welding, please review the sticker on the inside of the access panel to make
sure the proper polarity has been set with the type of welding application and welding
wire you intend to use. Please also review the 'Different Welding Options' section of the
instruction manual for additional information as to which polarity may be best suited for specific
welding applications. Once the proper tension and polarity is set, close the access panel and
tighten access panel with safety screw.
WARNING AND RISK OF EXPLOSION:
For certain welding applications, the use of shielding gas may be required.
Flammable gas is dangerous. Make sure that the bottle or cylinder of gas is properly secured
before you operate this tool. If improper transportation of external gas cylinder occurs, it can
result in the bottle or cylinder being damaged or ruptured, which may cause an explosion,
causing SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
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