Tweco Eliminator Spool Gun - Manual (Page 5)

safety and operating instructions
1-1 89200011 Introduction
SECTION 1:
INTRODUCTION
1.01 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including the chapters on safety instructions
and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE may appear. Pay particular
attention to the information provided under these headings. These special annotations are
easily recognized as follows:
NOTE
NOTE conveys installation, operation, or maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
1.02 RECEIPT OF EqUIPMENT
When you receive the equipment, check it against the invoice to make sure it is complete and
inspect the equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there is any damage, notify the
carrier immediately to file a claim. Furnish complete information concerning damage claims
or shipping errors to the location in your area, listed on the back cover of this manual. Include
a full description of the parts in error.
If you want additional or replacement copies of this manual, please contact Tweco
® at the
address and phone number in your area listed on the back cover of this manual. Include the
Manual number (from page i)
1.03 DESCRIPTION
The SSG series of Eliminator spool guns is designed to provide smooth positive wire feed when
welding aluminum or steel structures. The MIG gun incorporates the same cablehoz® found
on other Tweco Professional MIG guns providing excellent electrical and abrasion resistant
characteristics. The MIG gun can operate at 300 amps @ 60% duty cycle with mixed gases.
The patented Eliminator contact tips come standard on the MIG gun allowing for quick changing
over the conventional threaded contact tip.