Hobart OM-1581 Welder User Manual


 
OM-1581 Page 37
B. Gun Trouble
Trouble Remedy
No weld output; gun/feeder does not
work.
Secure 115 VAC input plug in 115 volts ac receptacle (see Section 3-12).
Place Power switch on welding power source in the On position.
Erratic weld output. Tighten and clean all connections.
Pressing gun/feeder trigger does not en-
ergize weld control; welding wire is not
energized; shielding gas does not flow.
Secure plug from gun control cable into 10-socket receptacle on wire feeder (see Section 3-6).
Wire does not feed; burnback in contact
tip.
Reinstall current pick-up tab if applicable (see Section 5-2).
Wire feeds, shielding gas flows, but
welding wire is not energized.
Clean or replace drive rolls. See Troubleshooting section in welding power source Owners Manual (see
Sections 5-2 and 5-3).
Wire feeds erratically. Check and correct drive roll pressure (see Section 3-15).
Clean drive roll or replace drive roll (see Sections 5-2 and 5-3).
Gun overheating (water-cooled
models).
Be sure coolant flowrate is at least 1 qt/min (0.95 L/min).
Corrosion buildup in gun decreasing coolant flowrate. Backflush coolant system, clean coolant system
filter, and clean fittings (see Section 3-17).