Harbor Freight Tools 61849 User Manual - Page 11

SAFETY 2-3″ SETUP BASIC WELDING 16. To check the wire's drive tension, feed the wire against a piece of wood from 2 to 3 inches away. If the wire stops instead of bending, turn the Welder to OFF, unplug it, slightly tighten the Feed Tensioner clockwise , and try again. If the wire bends from the feed tension, then the tension is set properly. .030″ Incrementally increase tension until wire bends. 17. TURN THE WELDER TO OFF. GUN 90 AMP FLUX WIRE WELDER ITEM 61207 ON MIN OFF MAX WIRE FEED SPEED Specifications Wire 0.030" - 0.035" Flux-Core Capacity 18 Ga. - 3/16" Steel Plate Weldable Mild, Low Alloy Steel Materials (Not for Aluminum or Stainless Steel) GROUND 120V~ 60Hz 20A 18. Select a Contact Tip that is compatible with the welding wire used. The included Tip (0.030") will work with 0.030" flux-core wire only. To use 0.035" wire install a 0.035 tip (both sold separately). Slide the Contact Tip over the wire and thread it clockwise into the Gun. 19. Replace the Nozzle and cut the wire off at 1/2" from tip (1/2" stickout). 20. Swing the Cover closed until the Cover Latch locks in place. Nozzle Contact Tip Gun WELDING TIPS MAINTENANCE Item 61849 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Page 11