Lincoln Electric IM972 manual Outback, Safety Depends on You

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RETURN TO MAIN MENU		IM972

OUTBACK ™	185	September, 2010

For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11516

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.

OPERATORʼS MANUAL

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Contents Outback Safety Depends on YouCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding and Cutting Sparks can Cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a LʼArc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Technical Specifications Outback 185 K2706-1 InstallationHeight Width Depth Weight Amps @ DC Constant Current Duty Cycle Volts @ Rated AmperesLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsStoring Stacking PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTilting OILWelding Cable Connections Outback 185 Output ConnectionsTable A.1 Recommended Welding Cable Size and Length Total Combined Length Electrode and Work CablesMachine Grounding Cable InstallationPremises Wiring Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesPlugs and Hand Held Equipment Circuit BreakersType Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Table A.2 Electrical Device USE with the OutbackOperation Safety InstructionsEngine Start Limitations Welding CapabilityWELDER/GENERATOR Controls Auxiliary PowerOutput Panel Controls WeldingStopping the Engine Engine OperationKohler CS 12.75 HP To USE the Outback 185 for Welding Welding OperationAfter YOU Finish the Weld Plasma Cutting with Lincoln Pro-CutTo USE the Outback 185 AS AN Auxiliary Power Supply Auxiliary Power OperationGeneral Information Table B.2 Electrode Selection GuideTable B.3 Auxiliary Power Applications OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES AccessoriesSafety Precautions MaintenanceMaintenance Engine MaintenanceEngine Adjustments Spark Plug ServiceEngine Maintenance Parts Slip RingsHOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingSymptoms ProblemsCourse of Action Contact your local LincolnRecommended Course of Action Problems Possible Symptoms CauseWelding Problems Diagrams 185 PrintdimensionOutback Precaucion Warnung

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