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Wire Reel Loading - Readi-Reels and
Spools (Using K162H Spindle Kit with 2”
(51mm) spindle)
TO MOUNT A 30 LB (14 KG) READI-REEL
PACKAGE USING THE MOLDED PLASTIC K363-P
TYPE ADAPTER:
1) Make certain that the threaded locking collar is
tight and securely locks the adapter on the spindle
(see figure above).
2) Rotate the spindle and adapter so the retaining
spring is at the 12 o’clock position.
3) Position the Readi-Reel so that it will rotate in a
clockwise direction when feeding (wire is to be de-
reeled from bottom of the coil).
4) Set one of the Readi-Reel inside cage wires on the
slot in the retaining spring tab.
5) Lower the Readi-Reel to depress the retaining
spring and align the other inside cage wires with
the grooves in the molded adapter.
6) Slide cage all the way onto the adapter until the
retaining spring “pops up” fully.
Check to be sure the Retaining Spring has fully
returned to the locking position and has SECURELY
locked the Readi-Reel Cage in place. Retaining
Spring must rest on the cage, not the welding
electrode.
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7) To remove Readi-Reel from Adapter, depress
retaining spring tab with thumb while pulling the
Readi-Reel cage from the molded adapter with
both hands. Do not remove adapter from the
spindle.
To Mount 10 to 44 lb (4.5-20kg) Spool
(12”/300mm Diameter): (Requires installation
of 2” (51mm) spindle K162H Kit. For 8” (200mm)
spools, a K468 spindle adapter must be used.)
1) Remove the locking collar on the 2” (51mm)
diameter spindle.
2) Place the spool on the spindle making certain the
brake holding pin enters one of the holes in the
back side of the spool. Be certain the wire comes
off the reel in a clockwise direction when de-reeled
from the bottom of the coil.
3) Replace and tighten the locking collar.
Feeding Electrode and Brake Adjustment
1) Turn the Readi-Reel or spool until the free end of
the electrode is accessible.
When feeding with the gun trigger, the electrode and
drive mechanism are always “HOT” to work and
ground and could remain “HOT” several seconds after
the gun trigger is released.
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2) While tightly holding the electrode, cut off the bent
end and straighten the first 6” (150mm). Cut off
the first 1” (25mm). (If the electrode is not properly
straightened, it may not feed or may not go into
the outgoing guide tube causing a “birdnest”.)
3) Insert the free end through the incoming guide
tube.
4) Press the Cold Inch key or the gun trigger and
push the electrode into the drive roll.
5) Feed the electrode through the gun.
6) Adjust the brake tension with the thumbscrew on
the spindle hub, until the reel turns freely but with
little or no overrun when wire feeding is stopped.
Do not overtighten.
WARNING
Brake Holding Pin
(Must engage hole
in adapter rib)
2" O.D. SPINDLE
MOLDED ADAPTER
RETAINING SPRING
READI-REEL
INSIDE CAGE WIRES
PIN
GROOVES
THREADED LOCKING COLLAR
Installation of K363-P Readi-Reel Adapter
WARNING
4-Step Trigger Mode
Selection
Pressing both the Gas Purge key
and then the Trigger mode select
key while
the 4-step mode light is on
will toggle the 4-step trigger mode
between:
4-step with current interlock (as shipped)
and
4-step with crater fill.
(See Mode Selection and Display
Control Keys sections).
STD
LOCK
SPOT
2-STEP
4-STEP
GAS PURGE