Lincoln Electric 4000 Operation, Operating Instructions, Safety Instructions, General Description

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before oper- ating your POWER-ARC 4000.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all the operation and main- tenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include important safety precautions; detailed engine starting, operating, and mainte- nance instructions; and parts lists.

WARNING

ARC RAYS can burn.

• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.

ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

•Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust to the outside.

•Do not stack anything on or near the engine.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Do not touch electrically live parts or electrodes with your skin or wet clothing.

•Insulate yourself from the work and ground.

•Always wear dry insulating gloves.

FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous.

•Keep your head out of fumes.

•Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone.

WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.

•Keep flammable material away.

•Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

•Do not operate this equipment with any of its doors open or guards off.

•Stop the engine before servicing it.

•Keep away from moving parts.

Only qualified personnel should install, use, or ser- vice this equipment.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The POWER-ARC 4000 is a generator/welder designed for home use and other non-commercial applications. As a generator it can supply up to 4,000 continuous watts (or 4,400 surge watts) of 120/240 volt, single-phase AC power. As a welder it provides 125 amps of AC constant current for welding with AC stick electrodes. A single dial provides continuous adjustment of welding output. The machine is light- weight, portable, and can be lifted by two people.

POWER-ARC 4000

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Contents POWER-ARC Safety California Proposition 65 WarningsElectric Shock can kill Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion IiiPrécautions DE Sûreté Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately On-Line Product RegistrationMaster Table of Contents for ALL Sections Installation Technical Specifications POWER-ARCSafety Precautions Location and VentilationStoring Engine Exhaust can killPRE-OPERATION Engine Service Power-Arc 4000 Typical Fuel Consumption Muffler DeflectorSpark Arrester 8 HP Carb. Certified 9 HP Honda 9 HP Kool Bore PlusWelding Cable Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsCable Size and Length Auxiliary Power Receptacles Cable InstallationMachine Grounding Plugs and HAND-HELD EquipmentPremises Wiring Circuit BreakersTable A.2 Electrical Device USE with the POWER-ARC Type Common Electrical Devices Possible ConcernsSafety Instructions OperationOperating Instructions General DescriptionOperational Features and Controls Design Features AdvantagesRecommended Applications Welding CapabilityControls and Settings GENERATOR/WELDER ControlsGasoline Engine Controls Before Starting the Engine Engine OperationStarting the Engine Running the Engine Stopping the EngineBREAK-IN Period Generator Operation General InformationTable B.3 Generator Power Applications Welding Operation Control Function / Operation Current Control DialMaterial Thickness Electrode Type Size Setting Welding GuidelinesStick Welding What Happens in the Arc? Welding arcCorrect Way to Strike An Arc Correct Welding Position Correct Arc LengthCorrect Welding Speed Common Metals Types of WeldsUse the following Do the followingPenetration Fillet WeldsMultiple Pass Welds Welding in the Vertical PositionVertical-Up Welding Vertical-Down WeldingHow to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground Wear Overhead WeldingWelding Sheet Metal Hardfacing To Reduce WearWelding Cast Iron Cast Iron Plate PreparationSelecting Electrodes Out-of-Position Group AWS E6011High-Speed Group AWS E6013 Low Hydrogen Group Stable-Arc E7018OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesLincoln Electric Accessories Maintenance Routine and Periodic MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Engine AdjustmentsFigure D.2 Clean Rotating SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS Guard Part Table D.1 Engine Maintenance PartsHonda GENERATOR/WELDER Maintenance Figure D.5. Brush Removal and ReplacementFigure D.6. Major Component Locations Troubleshooting HOW to USE Troubleshooting GuideSymptoms Possible AreasTroubleshooting Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves Diagrams Wiring Diagram Power ARC 4000 Codes 10671 4000 POWER-ARC POWER-ARC Precaucion Warnung