Hobart Welding Products 4500 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 Description OM-4418210 597KProcesses From Hobart to You Table of Contents Page Electric Shock can kill Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards HOT Parts can cause severe burnsARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill Welding can cause fire or explosionEngine Hazards Compressed Air HazardsFire or Explosion hazard Welding Wire can cause injuryHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Falling Unit can cause injuryEMF Information Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings Radiation can cause interferenceUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Signification des symboles− Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant Utilisation LE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereux LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut Rendre Aveugle DES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessuresRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peut LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueLES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures UNE Remorque QUI Bascule peut entraîner des blessuresInformation EMF Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsPrincipales normes de sécurité En ce qui concerne les implants médicauxWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions − DefinitionsFuel Consumption Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesAux Power Gal./Hr Weld Power In KW Weld Amps At Rated Duty CycleAC Power Amperes Generator Power CurveAC Power Volts Duty CycleAC Amps Volt-Ampere CurvesVolts Max Amp Min Amp Rating Label Location − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator MovementGrounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer FrameOil Engine Prestart Checks13 mm Full Gasoline Open/On Closed/Off Connecting To Weld Output Terminals 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft Connecting to weldSelecting Weld Cable Sizes 350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 mMaterial Thickness Reference Chart − Operating the Welding Generator Controls See SectionAmperage Selection Table For Stick Smaw Electrodes To Stop turn engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls See Section Use GFCI-protected extension cord Generator Power Panel Receptacles− Operating Auxiliary Equipment X 15 a + 240 V x 9 a = 4 kVA/KW OM-4418− Maintenance Routine MaintenanceServicing Air Cleaner Stop engineGenerator Power − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting WeldingStarting difficult With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator− Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentUse #10 AWG or larger insulated Grounding When Supplying Building SystemsHow Much Power Does Equipment Require? Resistive Load Volts 115 AmpsIndustrial 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 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Stick Welding Procedure − Stick Welding Smaw GuidelinesStriking 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 30 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 Work like a Pro − Parts List Main AssemblySR1 Start Your Professional Welding Career Now Assistance ServiceSupport Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products