Hobart Welding Products OLYMPIC 30A OM-184 693C - Manual (Page 12)

OM-184 693 Page 8
2-8. Adjusting Drive Roll And Spool Brake Pressure
Ref. 151 112-A / S-0651
1 Top Cover
2 Canister Cover
3 Thumbscrew
Loosen thumbscrew and remove
cover.
4 Spool
Cut welding wire off at contact tip.
Retract wire onto spool and
secure.
5 Spool Brake Thumbnut
Grasp spool in one hand and turn
while adjusting spool brake thumb-
nut. When a slight force is needed
to turn spool, tension is set. Do not
overtighten.
Reinstall canister cover. Thread
welding wire (see Section 2-4).
6 Drive Roll Tension Thumbnut
Turn On unit and check drive roll
pressure by feeding wire against a
wood board or concrete surface;
wire should feed steadily without
slipping.
Adjust drive roll tension thumbnut
if necessary. Do not overtighten.
Turn Off unit. Reinstall top cover.
Tools Needed:
WOOD
1
2
5
3
4
6
Adjusting Pressure