OPERATION |
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.
•Insulate yourself from work and ground
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
•Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place.
•Read carefully the Safety Precautions page before operating this machine. Always follow these and any other safety procedures included in this manual and in the Engine Instruction Manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The RANGER® 225 GXT is a
WELDER CONTROLS - FUNCTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE SWITCH
The engine switch is used to Start the Engine, Select High Idle or Auto Idle while the engine is running, and stop the Engine.
When placed in the “OFF” 
position, the ignition circuit is
When held in the “START” 
position, the engine starter motor is energized.
When in “HIGH IDLE” (
) position, the engine will run continuously at high idle.
When in “AUTO IDLE” ( 
/ 
) position, the engine will run continuously and the idler operates as follows:
•Welding
When the electrode touches the work, the welding arc is initiated and the engine accelerates to full speed.
After welding ceases (and no auxiliary power is being drawn), the engine will return to low idle after approximately 10 to 14 seconds.
•Auxiliary Power
With the engine running at low idle and auxiliary power for lights or tools is drawn (approximately
RANGER® 225 GXT