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Troubleshooting, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM859 POWER MIG 350MP User Manual

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POWER MIG

®

350MP

E-4

E-4

TROUBLESHOOTING

Observe Safety Guidelines detailed in the beginning of this manual.

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

PROBLEMS
(SYMPTOMS)

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

The wire feed stops while welding.
When trigger is released and pulled
again the wire feed starts.

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

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.

1. Check the wire feed drive rolls

and motor for smooth operation.

2. Check for restrictions in the wire

feed path. Check the gun and
cable for restrictions.

3. Make sure gun liner and tip are

correct for wire size being used.

4. Make sure drive rolls and guide plates

are clean and are the correct size.

5. Check spindle for ease of rotation.

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.

FEEDING PROBLEMS