Work like a Pro | Hobart Champion 4500 guide

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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 hazardous Engine Hazards Compressed Air Hazards Principal Safety Standards EMF Information Signification des symboles Consignes DE Sécurité Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux LE 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 blessures Principales normes de sécurité Information sur les champs électromagnétiques Specifications Symbol DefinitionsWeld, Power, And Engine Specifications Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles Exceeding duty cycle can damage unit and void warranty Fuel ConsumptionDuty Cycle 100% Duty Cycle at 90 Amperes CC/AC Generator Power Curve Volt-Ampere Curves Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems Engine Prestart Checks13 mm Full Gasoline Open Closed Oil Connecting To Weld Output Terminals Selecting Weld Cable Sizes45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m Put terminals Operating the Welding Generator Controls See Section Amperage 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 RC1 Maintenance Servicing Air Cleaner Clean element by gently tapping on a hard surfaceWashing Precleaner Stop engine Troubleshooting TroubleshootingGenerator Power Welding Starting difficult With proper viscosity oil for operating temperatureEngine Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator Generator Power Guidelines Selecting Equipment Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Earth ground if supplying Amperes x Volts = Watts Approximate 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 Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Power Required To Start Motor How Much Power Can Generator Supply?Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements KVA/HP x HP x 1000 = Starting Amperage Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Work like a Pro 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 Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Electrode Movement During Welding Butt Joints Lap JointTee Joint 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack Welds Troubleshooting Porosity Troubleshooting Excessive SpatterWeld Test Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting Incomplete FusionTroubleshooting Lack Of Penetration Troubleshooting Distortion Troubleshooting Burn-ThroughTroubleshooting Waviness Of Bead Parts List 35 36 Dia Part Description Quantity Mkgs Work like a Pro Page Page Service Support Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products