Lincoln Electric IM544-B manual Commander, Safety Depends on You

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IM544-B

Commander™ 400	June, 1998

For use with machines having Code Numbers:

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 READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly, think before you act and be careful.

9978, 10580 (Stick Model),

9979, 10581 (Stick and Wire Model)

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Contents Safety Depends on You CommanderCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings SafetyElectric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosionSûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE SûretéThank You Table of Contents Welding Range Open Circuit Voltage Auxiliary Power1 InstallationHEIGHT2 Width Depth Weight Bore x StrokeLOCATION/VENTILATION Safety PrecautionsStacking Angle of OperationHigh Altitude Operation PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTowing OILElectrical Output Connections Engine Cooling System Battery ConnectionFuel CAP Muffler Outlet PipeStandby Power Connections Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesWelding Output Cables Machine GroundingPower Operation Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions General DescriptionFor Auxiliary Power Additional Design FeaturesOther Features For Wire WeldingRUN- Stop Switch Controls and SettingsStart Pushbutton Idler Switch Engine Temperature Gauge and LightEngine Alternator Ammeter and Light Idler Operational exceptionsAuxiliary Power Controls Engine Operation Wire Feeder Mode ControlsStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineTypical Fuel Consumption Welder OperationStick Welding TIG WeldingCommander 400 Settings When Using the K930-1 TIG Module Commander 400 Settings When Using the K799 HI-FREQ UnitTable B.3 Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Stick and Wire Model Connection to LN-25 Wire Feed Constant Voltage WELD- INGStick and Wire Model Connection to LN-23P Stick and Wire Model Connection to NA-3Simultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads Auxiliary Power OperationOptional Field Installed Accessories AccessoriesRecommended Equipment Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Fuel PRE-FILTER/WATER Separator ASSEM- BLY Fuel FiltersWater Separator Element Cooling System Cooling Blower Belt Battery HandlingMake Part Number HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingPossible Areas SymptomsCourse of Action Function Problems Output Problems Diagrams Commander K488 / K487 Spool GUN Connection Diagram DiagramsCommander 400 Stick & Wire / LN-23P Connection Diagram DiagramAmphenol 14 PIN Commander 400 Stick & Wire / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram Electrode Cable To Wire Feed Unit LN-7 Connection Diagram Electrode Cable Commander 400 Stick & Wire / LN-8 Connection Diagram Dimension Print Commander $700.00 Basic CoursePrecaucion Aviso DE Warranty Period 1 2 Statement of Limited WarrantyConditions of Warranty Warranty Limitations