Lincoln Electric 305G manual Operation, General Description, Design Features

B-1 OPERATION B-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before operating your RANGER 305G

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all operating and mainte- nance manuals supplied with your machine. They include important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

•Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring.

•Insulate yourself from the work and ground.

•Always wear dry insulating gloves.

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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

•Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust outside

•Do not stack anything near the engine.

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MOVING PARTS can injure.

•Do not operate with doors open or guards off.

•Stop engine before servicing.

•Keep away from moving parts

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•Only qualified personnel should operate this equipment.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place as these pro- vide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The RANGER 305G is a gasoline engine powered DC multi-process welding power source and 120 / 240 volt AC power generator. The engine drives a genera- tor that supplies three phase power for the DC weld- ing circuit and single phase power for the AC auxiliary outlets. The DC welding control system uses state of the art Chopper Technology CT for superior welding

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DESIGN FEATURES

FOR AUXILIARY POWER:

Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding control settings providing no welding current is being drawn.

The auxiliary power of the RANGER 305G consists of two 20 Amp-120 VAC (5-20R) duplex receptacles and one 50 Amp 120/240 VAC (14-50R) receptacle. The 240 VAC receptacle can be split for single phase 120 VAC operation.

ENGINE OPERATION

Before Starting the Engine:

•Be sure the machine is on a level surface.

•Open top engine door and remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert the dipstick and check the level on the dipstick.

•Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full mark. Do not overfill. Close engine door.

•See Engine Ownerʼs Manual for specific oil recom- mendations.

ADD FUEL

WARNING

GASOLINE can cause fire or explosion.

• Stop engine when fueling.

• Do not smoke when fueling.

•Do not overfill tank.

•Avoid contact with skin or

breathing of vapor.

•Keep sparks and flame away from tank.

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•Remove the fuel tank cap.

•Fill the tank approximately 4 inches (100mm) from the top of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion

DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF OVERFLOW.

•Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.

•See Engine Ownerʼs Manual for specific fuel recom- mendations.

RANGER 305G