8976052
MINIMIG 100E Flux-Cored Welder
V4.0
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For technical questions call 1-800-665-8685
Arc works but
not feeding
wire.
1. No tension on drive
roller.
2. Faulty wire speed
control assembly.
3. Faulty drive motor.
1. Adjust the drive tension.
2. Replace wire speed control
assembly.
3. Replace drive motor.
Nothing works
except fan.
1. Exceeded duty cycle;
thermal protector
opened.
2. Faulty trigger on torch.
3. Faulty transformer.
1. Let welding unit cool at least 15
minutes (observe and maintain
proper duty cycle).
2. Replace torch trigger.
3. Replace transformer.
Welding unit
overheats -
blows fuses,
trips circuit
breaker.
1. Use of extension cord.
2. Electrode diameter too
large.
3. Overloaded circuit.
1. If possible, relocate welding unit to
avoid use of extension cord. If
relocation is not possible, use
thicker (low gauge number)
extension cord.
2. Use smaller diameter electrode.
3. Welding unit requires a dedicated
circuit. Remove all other electric
devices on the circuit.
Low output or
non-
penetrating
weld.
1. Loose connection
inside machine
2. Too long or improper
extension cord.
3. Wrong type or size
wire.
4. Poor ground
connection.
5. Wrong size contact tip.
6. Loose torch connection
or faulty torch
assembly.
7. Dirty or rusty welding
wire
1. Blow inside of machine out with
compressed air. Clean and tighten
all connections.
2. Extension cords are discouraged.
Move welding unit close to power
source.
3. Use correct size wire.
4. Reposition clamp and check cable
to clamp connection.
5. Use correct size contact tip.
6. Tighten torch or replace torch.
7. Replace spool of welding wire.
