Care And Maintenance; Troubleshootng - Blue Hawk FLUX-MIG 100 Manual Del Usuario

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The manufacturer recommends the only service that should be done by the consumer should be
routing the welding wire and setting up the welder for the various welding types which the
machine can perform. Any additional maintenance and/or service should be performed by a
qualified repair/service professional. Any service, repairs, or maintenance performed by an
unqualified repair/service professional could result in injury. Consult your local retailer
regarding maintenance questions.
Store tool in a dry and safe place, out of the reach of children.

TROUBLESHOOTNG

PROBLEM
Wire feed motor
runs but wire
does not feed
properly.
Wire creates a bird's
nest during operation.
Welding arc not stable.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Insufficient wire
pressure.
2. Incorrect wire feed
roll size.
3. Damaged torch, cable
or liner assembly.
4. Incorrect contact tip
size.
1. Excess wire feed
pressure.
2. Incorrect contact tip
size.
3. Gun end not inserted
into drive housing
properly.
4. Damaged liner.
1. Wire not feeding
properly.
2. Incorrect contact tip
size.
3. Incorrect wire feed
speed.
4. Loose torch cable or
ground cable.
5. Damaged torch or
loose connection within
torch.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Adjust wire feed pressure
properly; follow instructions
on page 12 -13.
2. Replace with the proper wire
feed roll size; follow wire
settings instruction on page
8 to 9.
3. Have a qualified technician
inspect these parts and
replace as necessary.
4. Turn off the unit and match
contact tip size to feed
wheel and welding wire.
1. Adjust wire feed pressure
properly; follow instructions
on page 12 -13.
2. Replace with the proper tip
for the wire size used.
3. Loosen gun securing bolt
and push gun end into
housing just enough so that
it does not touch wire feed
mechanism.
4. Have a qualified technician
inspect and repair/replace
as necessary.
1. See Troubleshooting section
above.
2. Replace with the proper tip
for the wire size used.
3. Adjust wire feed speed to
achieve a more stable arc.
4. Check to ensure that all
connections are tight.
5. Have a qualified technician
inspect and repair/replace
as necessary.
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