Hobart Welding Products OM-493 manual From Hobart to You

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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

Hobart is

registered to the

needs repair, there’s a Troubleshooting section

ISO 9001

Quality System

that will help you figure out what the problem

Standard.

 

is. The parts list will then help you to decide

 

 

 

 

which 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 catalog sheets. To locate your nearest

distributor or service agency call 1-877-Hobart1.

Hobart offers a Technical Manual which provides more detailed service and parts information for your unit. To obtain a Technical Manual, contact your local distributor. Your distributor can also supply you with Welding Process Manuals such as SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and GMAW-P.

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Contents Description OM-493Processes From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinEngine Hazards Engine Exhaust Gases can kill Battery Explosion can BlindMoving Parts can cause injury Engine Heat can cause fireRadiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsEMF Information ARC Welding can cause interferenceUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symbolesConsignes 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’ouïeLA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut LA Chute DE L’APPAREIL peut blesserLE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférences Principales normes de sécuritéInformation sur les champs électromagnétiques Consignes relatives aux stimulateurs cardiaquesWeld, Power, and Engine Specifications SpecificationsSymbol Definitions DefinitionsDimensions Dimensions, Weights, and Operating AnglesAuxiliary Power Curve Duty Cycle Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warrantyFuel Consumption Continuous WeldingVolt-Ampere Curve InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Movement Do not lift unit from end Airflow ClearanceEngine Prestart Checks FuelRead and follow all instruc Activating The Dry Charge Battery If ApplicableDo not overfill battery cells ChargerTools Needed 1/2 Connecting the BatteryInstalling Exhaust Pipe Connect negative cable last100 ft 30 m Or Less Connecting to Weld Output TerminalsSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 10 100% Duty CycleOperating the Welding Generator Engine Control SwitchDo not switch under load Front Panel ControlsWeld Current Operating Auxiliary EquipmentStandard Receptacles 120V 240VGfci Receptacle Option Optional Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesGenerator 120 V 20 a AC Gfci RecepMaintenance Maintenance Label Overload Protection Servicing Air CleanerStop engine. Disconnect negative battery cable Stop engineStop engine and let cool Changing Engine Oil, Oil Filter, and Fuel FilterFull Tools Needed Oil Drain Valve 2 ID x 12 in Hose Oil FilterWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine SpeedIdle Speed Adjustment Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Welding TroubleshootingAuxiliary Power Trouble RemedySwitch S2, and throttle solenoid TS1 EngineElectrical Diagram Circuit Diagram For Welding GeneratorGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Auxiliary 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 xTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power 240 120 GroundSelecting 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 Positioning Electrode Holder Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics 10-30 9090 End View of Work AngleConditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingTee Joint Butt JointsLap Joint 16 in 1.6 mm Tack WeldsWeld 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 12-3Dia Part Description Mkgs Quantity Panel, Front w/Components Panel, Front w/Components -1 Item Generator -1 Item Page Page Service SupportCall Contact your Distributor forHobart Welding Products