Lincoln Electric IM10005 manual Bulldog

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	BULLDOG ™140	IM10005
	BULLDOG ™140	June, 2009
		June, 2009

	For Machines with Code Number 11518

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 thought- ful 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.

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

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ISO 9001

ANSI RAB

QMS

Designed and Manufactured Under a

Quality Program Certified by

ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc.

to ISO 9001 Requirements.

CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 30273

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Contents Bulldog California 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 Technical Specifications Bulldog 140 K2708-1 InstallationLocation and Ventilation Safety PrecautionsStoring Engine Exhaust can killStacking PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTilting LiftingWelding Cable Connections Electrical Output ConnectionsTable A.1 Recommended Welding Cable Size and Length Auxiliary Power Receptacles 5INSTALLATIONA-5Electrical Connections Machine GroundingCircuit Breakers Premises WiringType Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Table A.2 Electrical Device USE with the BulldogOperation WELDER/GENERATOR Controls LimitationsOutput Panel Controls Gasoline Engine Controls Engine OperationStarting the Engine Before Starting the EngineGenerator Operation Table B.1 Generator Power Applications Control Function / Operation Current Control Dial Welding OperationWelding Guidelines Material Thickness Electrode Type Size SettingWelding 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 WearWelding Sheet Metal Hardfacing To Reduce WearCast 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 Finger Guard Area Engine AdjustmentsSpark Plug Service Table D.1 Engine Maintenance PartsOperational Clearance Screws Brushes GENERATOR/WELDER MaintenanceFigure D.7. Major Component Locations HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide TroubleshootingContact your local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility SymptomsTroubleshooting Engine requires service to head, head gasket, and/or valves Diagrams M22146 Dimension PrintBulldog Precaucion Guards off