Hobart Champion 4500 manual Work like a Pro

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Work like a Pro!

Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual.

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Contents Description OM-4418210 597AProcesses From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Marks a special safety message Arc Welding HazardsElectric Shock can kill Fumes and Gases can be hazardousEngine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Principal Safety Standards EMF InformationSignification des symboles Consignes DE Sécurité Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosion DES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeuxDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresLA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresPrincipales normes de sécurité Information sur les champs électromagnétiquesSpecifications Symbol DefinitionsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesExceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Fuel ConsumptionDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 90 Amperes CC/ACGenerator Power Curve Volt-Ampere CurvesGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Engine Prestart Checks13 mm Full Gasoline Open Closed OilConnecting To Weld Output Terminals Selecting Weld Cable Sizes45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Put terminalsOperating the Welding Generator Controls See SectionAmperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes To Stop turn engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls See Section Generator Power Panel Receptacles Operating Auxiliary EquipmentUse GFCI-protected extension cord 240 V 20 a AC Duplex Receptacle RC1Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner Clean element by gently tapping on a hard surfaceWashing Precleaner Stop engineTroubleshooting TroubleshootingGenerator Power WeldingStarting difficult With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding GeneratorGenerator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Earth ground if supplying Amperes x Volts = WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home EquipmentIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsPower Required To Start Motor How Much Power Can Generator Supply?Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Work like a ProSelecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Current Load Watts AmperesStick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding ProcedureWeld current starts when electrode touches work- piece Striking an Arc Tapping Technique Electrode and Amperage Selection ChartStriking an Arc Scratch Start Technique Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleConditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingButt Joints Lap JointTee Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack WeldsTroubleshooting Porosity Troubleshooting Excessive SpatterWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting Distortion Troubleshooting Burn-Through Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead Parts List 35 36Dia Part Description Quantity Mkgs Work like a Pro Page Page Service SupportContact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products