Lincoln Electric IM10074 manual Bulldog, Safety Depends on You

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	RETURN TO MAIN MENU	IM10074
	BULLDOG ™5500
		February, 2011

For Machines with Code Number 11733

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation

... and thoughtful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL,

OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS

EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ-

ING THIS MANUAL AND THE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-

TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,

most importantly, think before you act and be careful.

Various engine configurations are available and machine appearance will vary accordingly.

ISO 9001

ANSIRAB

QMS

Designed and Manufactured Under a

Quality Program Certified by

ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc.

to ISO 9001 Requirements.

CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 30273

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Contents Bulldog Safety Depends on YouCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéOn-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyTable of Contents Installation Location and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsStoring Engine Exhaust can killStacking PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTilting OILWelding CAbLE Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsTAbLE A.1 Recommended Welding CAbLE SIzE and Length Hour MeterAuxiliary Power Receptacles 5INSTALLATIONA-5Electrical Connections Machine GroundingCircuit bREAKERS Premises WiringElectrical Device USE with this Product TAbLE A.2Type Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Operation WELDER/GENERATOR Controls LimitationsOutput Panel Controls Gasoline Engine Controls Engine OperationStarting the Engine BEFORE Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Generator OperationRunning the Engine LOW OIL SensingTAbLE b.1 Generator Power ApplicationsControl Function / Operation Current Control Dial Welding OperationTo USE the bULLDOG 5500 for Welding After YOU Finish the WeldWelding Guidelines Material Thickness Electrode Type Size SettingTAbLE b.2 Welding APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE Selection GuideWelding circuit for Stick shielded metal arc welding What Happens in the Arc?Correct Way to Strike An Arc Correct Welding PositionCorrect Arc Length Correct Welding SpeedCommon Metals PracticeTypes of Welds Penetration Fillet JointsMultiple Pass Welds Welding in the Vertical PositionVertical-Down Welding Vertical-Up WeldingOverhead Welding How to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground WearHardfacing To Reduce Wear Welding Sheet MetalCast Iron Plate Preparation Welding Cast IronOut-of-Position Group AWS E6011 High-Speed Group AWS E6013 Selecting ElectrodesLow Hydrogen Group AWS E7018 OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesLincoln Electric Accessories Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Figure D.2 Clean Area Engine AdjustmentsSpark Plug Service Engine Maintenance PartsOperational Clearance Part KohlerFigure D.6. bRUSH Removal and Replacement GENERATOR/WELDER MaintenanceFigure D.7. Major Component Locations 1TROUbLESHOOTINGE-1 Symptoms PRObLEMS POSSIbLETROUbLESHOOTING Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves Diagrams M22563 Dimension PrintBULLDOG Precaucion Warnung