Lincoln Electric IM773 Push-Pull Gun PYTHON K2211-2, K2211-3, K2212-1, K2212-2 & K2212-3 - Manual (Page 13)

Python Owner's Manual - Page 3
Drive Roll and Idler Rolls
General
The Python ® gun comes standard with a knurled drive roll and a grooved
idler roll, which will handle both steel and aluminum wire with diameters from
.030-1/16 inch. Optional insulated V-groove drive rolls are also available for
aluminum wire if desired (see Optional Kits).
Drive roll tension is accomplished with a unique spring-loaded pressure
screw. The Python
® comes from the factory with the pressure adjustment
screw preset. NO ADJUSTMENT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SIZES
AND TYPES OF WIRES .
Drive Roll Installation/Removal
NOTE: Neither of the handles needs to be removed to access the Drive
or Idler Rolls.
1. Pull the Cam Lever away from the idler roll.
This will relieve the pressure against the
drive roll (as shown in Figure 1).
2. Align the Drive Roll Removal Tool (P/N
931-0100) over the flats of the drive roll (as
shown in Figure 2). Hold the gun with one
hand or on a table top, with the other hand
give the Removal Tool a quick snap-turn in
the CLOCKWISE DIRECTION.
3. Once the drive roll is loose, continue to spin drive roll in the clockwise
direction to remove the drive roll from the gun.
4. Install a new drive roll on the left-hand threaded shaft. The drive roll will
self-tighten when it is feeding wire.
Idler Roll Installation and Removal
(Reference Figure 3)
1. Using a slot type screwdriver, loosen idler screw, taking care not to lose
lock washer under idler roll.
2. Insert new idler roll and lock washer onto screw, insuring that idler groove
is toward top and lock washer is beneath.
3. Tighten.
NOTE: Lock washer must be under idler roll or it will not turn freely.
Figure 2
Cam Lever
Figure 1
Figure 3