Miller Electric Bobcat 250 manual From Miller to You

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Miller is the first welding equipment manufacturer in the U.S.A. to be registered to the ISO 9001:2000 Quality System Standard.

From Miller to You

Thank you and congratulations on choosing Miller. 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.

That’s why when Niels Miller first started building arc welders in 1929, he made sure his products offered long-lasting value and superior quality. Like you, his customers couldn’t afford anything less. Miller products had to be more than the best they could be. They had to be the best you could buy.

Today, the people that build and sell Miller products continue the tradition. They’re just as committed to providing equipment and service that meets the high standards of quality and value established in 1929.

This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Miller 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 Miller 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.

Miller Electric manufactures a full line

of welders and welding related equipment. For information on other quality Miller

products, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual specification sheets. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 1-800-4-A-Miller, or visit us at www.MillerWelds.com on the web.

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every power source from Miller is backed by the most hassle-free warranty in the business.

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Contents Visit our website at OM-4419File Engine Drive 2007−05From Miller to You Table of Contents 10-3 10-110-2 11-1Electric 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 Indique des instructions spécifiquesLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures gravesLES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux DES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peu Risque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessures LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures ’EMPLOI Excessif peutInformation EMF Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsPrincipales normes de sécurité En ce qui concerne les implants médicauxWeld, Power, and Engine Specifications − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions − DefinitionsRobin-PoweredUnit 560 lb 254 kg Dimensions, Weights, and Operating AnglesDimensions For Units With Optional Running Gear DimensionsFuel Consumption Robin-Powered Units Fuel Consumption Kohler-Powered UnitsVolt-Ampere Curves For CC/AC ModeFor CC/DC Mode For CV/DC Mode 100% Duty Cycle at 250 Amperes Generator Power CurveDuty Cycle − Installation Installing Welding GeneratorOil Check Engine Prestart Checks Robin-Powered Units0000 OilEngine Prestart Checks Kohler-Powered Units Open top service doorConnecting The Battery Connect negative − cable last Installing Exhaust PipeConnecting Or Replacing the Battery + −Stop engine Connecting to Weld Output TerminalsTools Needed Correct Installation Work Weld Output TerminalSelecting Weld Cable Sizes − Operating the Welding Generator Front Panel ControlsLoaded Cold Weather Engine OperationInfrequently Frequently LoadedWork Clamp Electrode Holder Typical Stick Welding Connections And Control SettingsTypical Settings For 7018 1/8 in Electrode Tools Needed 3/4Fine Control, Weld Process switch Settings Quick connector Typical MIG Welding Connections And SettingsSolid Wire Applications Be sure to use the correct size weld cables see SectionSelf-Shielded Flux Core Wire Applications Fine Control, Weld Process switch SettingsWork Typical Settings For 4043Aluminum On 1/8 in Material Lines and may not suit all applications Cables see SectionGenerator Power Receptacles − Operating Auxiliary EquipmentCurrent Available in Amperes 240 Simultaneous Weld And PowerWiring Optional 240 Volt Plug Receptacle200 Routine Maintenance Robin-Powered Units100 500Maintenance Label Robin-Powered Units Stop engine. Disconnect negative − battery cable Servicing Air Cleaner Robin-Powered UnitsOverload Protection Robin-Powered Units Stop engine and let cool Oil Fill Oil CheckFull Oil Drain Valve 2 ID x 7 in Hose Oil FilterTurn idle speed screw for fine adjustments Adjusting Engine Speed Robin-Powered UnitsIdle Speed Adjustment Weld/Power Speed AdjustmentServicing Optional Spark Arrestor Robin-Powered Units Material Thickness Reference ChartRoutine Maintenance Kohler-Powered Units Hours Nl Weld Cables ~ Slip Rings Nl Brushes OM-4419Maintenance Label Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Air Cleaner Kohler−Powered Units Close valve and valve cap before adding oil Full Stop engine and let cool Oil Drain Valve2 ID x 7 in Hose Oil Filter Up fuelAdjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units Turn idle speed screw for fine ad- justmentsOverload Protection Kohler-Powered Units Servicing Optional Spark Arrestor Kohler-Powered UnitsGenerator Power Troubleshooting − TroubleshootingWelding Troubleshooting Trouble RemedyCheck fuel level Engine TroubleshootingCheck receptacle wiring and connections Recommended Spare Parts − Parts ListSwitch S2, and throttle solenoid TS1 Recommended Spare Parts− Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator228 460-A Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame − Generator Power GuidelinesSelecting Equipment Electrically Bond GeneratorUse ground device as stated in electrical codes 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 / Volts = Starting AmperageTypical Connections To Supply Standby Power Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible − 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 10-30 9090Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During WeldingTee Joint Butt JointsLap Joint Or LessWeld 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 − MIG Welding Gmaw Guidelines Holding And Positioning Welding GunSlow Normal Fast Push Perpendicular DragShort Normal Long Gun Movement During Welding 15-9 Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration 15-7 Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter15-8 Troubleshooting − Porosity Improper joint preparation Lack Of Penetration − shallowFusion between weld metal Unsteady hand Support hand on solid surface or use two hands Fillet Common MIG Shielding GasesApplication Page Support ServiceYour distributor also gives For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitMiller Electric Mfg. 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