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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM978 POWER MIG 215XT User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)

Poor arc striking with electrode
sticking or blasting off.

Auxiliary receptacle is “dead” - no
auxiliary voltage.

Rough wire feeding or wire will not
feed but drive rolls are turning.

POSSIBLE
CAUSE

1. Make sure settings for wire feed

speed and voltage are correct
for process being used.

2. The gas shielding may be

improper for process being used.

3. Check input line voltage to be

with in machines recommended
rating range.

4. Check that the machine recon-

nect panel is configured properly
for the applied voltage.

1. Circuit breaker (on case back)

may have opened. Reset.

1. The gun cable may be kinked or twisted.

2. The wire may be jammed in the gun

cable, or gun cable may be dirty.

3. Check drive roll tension and

position of grooves.

4. Check for worn or loose drive rolls.

5. The electrode may be rusty or dirty.

6. Check for damaged or incorrect

contact tip.

7. Check wire spindle for ease of

rotation and adjust break ten-
sion knob if necessary.

8. Check that the gun is pushed all

the way into gun mount and
properly seated.

RECOMMENDED
COURSE OF ACTION

If all recommended possible areas
of misadjustment have been
checked and the problem persists,
Contact your local Lincoln
Authorized Field Service Facility.

OUTPUT PROBLEMS

If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your
LOCAL AUTHORIZED LINCOLN ELECTRIC FIELD SERVICE FACILITY for assistance before you proceed.

CAUTION

FEEDING PROBLEMS

Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual

POWER MIG® 215XT