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--- member_pages:paul_mazaitis:documentation:mig_maintenance [2024/09/24 14:27] – [Changing the Wire in the MIG Welder] paul
+++ member_pages:paul_mazaitis:documentation:mig_maintenance [2024/09/25 02:52] (current) – [Assembling the gun.] paul
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 Do not move cylinders without a cap on the cylinder, securing the valve.
-===== Remove a Gas Cylinder, MIG welder =====
+===== Change a Gas Cylinder, MIG welder =====
 Close the valve on top of the gas cylinder.
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 ===== Servicing the MIG Gun =====
+Before servicing the MIG gun, unplug the welder.
+==== Take apart the gun. ====
+  - Loosen the lower locking ring a quarter turn, and then pull it downward off the gun onto the hose.
+  - Loosen the upper locking ring a quarter turn, and then pull it upward off of the gun and over the nozzle. Put the upper locking right in a safe place.
+  - Gently pry apart the halves of the gun casing (friction fit).
+==== Maintenance ====
+Inspect the copper stranded cable at the base of the gun for any damage.
+==== Changing the wire sheath. ====
+Use two 1/2" wrenches to loosen the brass sheath assembly.
+==== Assemble the gun. ====
+  - Gently but firmly press the halves of the gun casing together (friction fit)
+    * Make sure the trigger is properly fitted to the casing.
+    * Make sure the trigger is correctly oriented with the nozzle.
+  - Slide the lower locking ring up the hose, line up the tabs and slots, pull the ring up onto the gun casing and tighten a quarter turn.
+  - Slide the upper locking ring down over the nozzle,  line up the tabs and slots,  push the ring down onto the gun casing and tighten a quarter turn.