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Century Powermate 70 Wire Feed Welder Manual | REAL ★ |

Straighten about 6 inches of wire and thread it through the inlet guide, over the drive roller, and into the gun liner.

Install the ground clamp and handle as directed. For gas-capable models, you may need to install a tank tray and gas regulator kit. century powermate 70 wire feed welder manual

Place the spool on the spindle so the wire feeds from the bottom toward the drive system. Feeding the Wire: Open the drive roll pressure arm. Straighten about 6 inches of wire and thread

Remove the nozzle and contact tip from the gun before pulling the trigger to feed the wire through; this prevents the wire from catching on the tip during initial loading. Powermate 70 features simplified controls for ease of use: Place the spool on the spindle so the

, ensure all components are properly installed. You can download or view a digital copy of the 117-060 PowerMate 70 manual for specific wiring diagrams.