Hobart Welding Products OM-945 manual From Hobart to You

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Hobart is registered to the ISO 9001:2000 Quality System Standard.

From Hobart to You

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Hobart. Now you can get the job done and get it done right. We know you don’t have time to do it any other way.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Hobart products. Please take time to read the Safety precautions. They will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite.

We’ve made installation and operation quick and easy. With Hobart you can count on years of reliable service with proper maintenance. And if for some reason the unit needs repair, there’s a Troubleshooting section that will help you figure out what the problem is. The parts list will then help you to decide the exact part you may need to fix the problem. Warranty and service information for your particular model are also provided.

Hobart Welders manufactures a full line of welders and welding related equipment.

For information on other quality Hobart products, contact your local Hobart distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual specification sheets.

To locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 1-877-Hobart1 or visit our website at www.HobartWelders.com.

For Technical Help call 1-800-332-3281.

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Contents Processes DescriptionFrom Hobart to You Table of Contents Options and Accessories Warranty Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsEngine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards EMF Information Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Radiation can cause interferenceUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxDES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LE Soudage peut provoquer un in- cendie ou une explosionDES Particules Volantes peuvent blesser les yeux LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïeLE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électrique ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures’EMPLOI Excessif peut LES Étincelles Volantes risquent de provoquer des blessuresPour les moteurs diesel LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférencesPour les moteurs à essence En ce qui concerne les stimulateurs cardiaquesWeld, Power, and Engine Specifications − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions − DefinitionsDimensions, Weights, and Operating Angles Generator Power CurveFuel Consumption All Models Duty CycleMaterial Thickness Reference Chart Volt-Ampere CurvesVehicle frame. Always connect a ground wire − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator MountingFuel Engine Prestart Checks Robin-Powered UnitsEngine Prestart Checks Kohler-Powered Units OilDo not overfill battery cells Activating The Dry Charge Battery If ApplicableConnecting the Battery Connect negative −Installing Exhaust Pipe Weld Output TerminalsConnecting To Weld Output Terminals Selecting Weld Cable Sizes− Operating the Welding Generator Front Panel ControlsInfrequently Cold Weather Engine OperationAmperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes Loaded− Operating Auxiliary Equipment Standard ReceptaclesOptional Generator Power Receptacles Gfci Receptacle OptionCurrent Available in Amperes 240 Receptacle− Maintenance ROBIN-POWERED Units Routine Maintenance Robin-Powered UnitsMaintenance Label Robin-Powered Units Servicing Air Cleaner Robin−Powered Units Stop engine. Disconnect nega- tive − battery cable Overload Protection Robin-Powered UnitsServicing Optional Spark Arrestor Robin-Powered Units Stop engine and let coolFull Tools Needed Weld/Power Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed Robin-Powered UnitsIdle Speed Adjustment − Maintenance − KOHLER-POWERED Units Routine Maintenance Kohler-Powered UnitsMaintenance Label Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Air Cleaner Kohler−Powered Units Overload Protection Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Kohler-Powered Units802 339-G / S-0842 Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units Stop engine. Reinstall wrapperGenerator Power − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting WeldingEngine Work like a Pro − Electrical Diagram Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame − Generator Power GuidelinesSelecting Equipment Earth ground if supplying Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Amperes x Volts = WattsIndustrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running WattsApproximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running WattsSingle-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? KVA/HP x HP x 1000 = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Current Load Watts Amperes− Stick 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 Positioning Electrode Holder Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingTee Joint Butt JointsLap Joint Weld Test Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Possible Causes Corrective ActionsTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting − Distortion Troubleshooting − Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead − Parts List Main Assembly Robin Engine ShownMain Assembly Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1Item Generator -1Item Assistance ServiceSupport Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products
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