INSTALLATION |
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
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.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
•Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
•Keep away from moving parts.
See additional warning information at front of this operatorʼs manual.
MACHINE GROUNDING
Because this portable engine driven welder or genera- tor creates itʼs own power, it is not necessary to con- nect itʼs frame to an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to premises wiring (your home, shop, etc.).
WARNING
To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equip- ment to which this engine driven welder supplies power must:
•be grounded to the frame of the welder using a grounded type plug, or be double insulated.
Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries explosive or combustible material.
When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, itʼs frame must be electrically bonded to the metal frame of the vehicle. Use a #8 or larger copper wire connect- ed between the machine grounding stud and the frame of the vehicle.
Where this engine driven welder is connected to premises wiring such as that in your home or shop, itʼs frame must be connected to the system earth ground. See further connection instructions in the section enti- tled “Standby Power Connections”, as well as the arti- cle on grounding in the latest National Electrical Code and the local code.
In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground such as a metal water pipe going into the ground for at least ten feet and having no insulat- ed joints, or to the metal framework of a building which has been effectively grounded. The National Electrical Code lists a number of alternate means of grounding electrical equipment. A machine grounding stud marked with the symbol 
is provided on the front of the welder.
SPARK ARRESTER
Some federal, state, or local laws may require that gasoline engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard. The standard muffler included with this welder does not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by local regulations, the
CAUTION
An incorrect arrester may lead to damage to the engine or adversely affect performance.
TOWING
The recommended trailer for use with this equipment for road,
1.Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equipment and likely additional attachments.
2.Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the welding equipment so there will be no undue stress to the framework.
RANGER® 225 GXT