OM-4418210 597K
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WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
Page
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING
1-1. Symbol Usage
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill
WELDING can cause fire or explosion
BATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND
1-3. Engine Hazards
1-4. Compressed Air Hazards
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES
HOT PARTS can cause burns and injury
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
WELDING WIRE can cause injury
READ INSTRUCTIONS
1-8. EMF Information
1-7. Principal Safety Standards
1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc
2-1. Signification des symboles
SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
UN CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE peut tuer
LE SOUDAGE peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion
DES PIÈCES CHAUDES peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves
LES FUMÉES ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereux
LE BRUIT peut affecter l’ouïe
Si des BOUTEILLES sont endomma- gées, elles pourront exploser
2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur
LES CHAMPS MAGNETIQUES peuvent affecter des implants médicaux
L’EXPLOSION DE LA BATTERIE peut RENDRE AVEUGLE
LES ÉTINCELLES À L’ÉCHAPPEMENT peuvent provoquer un incendie
2-4. Dangers liés à l’air comprimé
LA CHALEUR DU MOTEUR peut pro- voquer un incendie
L’AIR COMPRIMÉ peut provoquer des blessures
DES ORGANES MOBILES peuvent provoquer des blessures
LE SURCHAUFFEMENT peut endom- mager le moteur électrique
LES ÉTINCELLES VOLANTES ris- quent de provoquer des blessures
LES FILS DE SOUDAGE peuvent provoquer des blessures
2-8. Information EMF
2-6. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
2-7. Principales normes de sécurité
Pour les moteurs à essence
4-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS
3-1. Symbol Definitions
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS
Do not move or operate unit where it could tip
4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles
4-3. Fuel Consumption
Aux Power
AC Power Amperes
4-5. Generator Power Curve
AC Power Volts
4-4. Duty Cycle
Volts
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4-6. Volt-Ampere Curves
Max Amp
5-2. Rating Label Location
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION
5-1. Installing Welding Generator
Evidence of label tampering voids warranty
Also see AWS Safety
5-4. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems
5-3. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
Always ground
Close fuel valve before moving
5-5. Engine Prestart Checks
Always close fuel valve after
unit or carburetor may flood and make starting difficult
Failure to properly connect
5-6. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
nal and copper bar are clean
weld cables may cause ex
Selecting Weld Cable Sizes
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14 Gauge .078 in 1/8 in .125 in 3/16 in .188 in 1/4 in .25 in
MATERIAL THICKNESS REFERENCE CHART 24 Gauge .025 in 22 Gauge .031 in
20 Gauge .037 in 18 Gauge .050 in 16 Gauge .063 in
5/16 in .313 in 3/8 in .375 in 1/2 in .5 in
803 468-D / 803 469-D / 226
SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR
Controls See Section
This unit has a low oil level shutdown to
6-2. Description Of Controls See Section
6-3. Amperage Selection Table For Stick SMAW Electrodes
Always close fuel valve after stopping
Generator power decreases as weld current increases
7-1. Generator Power Panel Receptacles
SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
Set Amperage control at max. for full generator power
for important start-up, service, and storage
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE
8-1. Routine Maintenance
information. Service engine more often if
8-2. Servicing Air Cleaner
Stop engine
B. Generator Power
SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING
9-1. Troubleshooting
A. Welding
Remedy
C. Engine
Trouble
Trouble
226 004-A
SECTION 10 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Figure 10-1. Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator
11-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
SECTION 11 − GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES
11-1. Selecting Equipment
Be sure equipment has double insulated symbol and/or word- ing on it
Use ground device as stated in electrical codes
11-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
11-4. How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
Amperes x Volts = Watts
Industrial Motors
11-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
11-6. Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
Rating
Rating
11-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
Contractor
Starting Watts
Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements
11-8. Power Required To Start Motor
11-9. How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
Motor Start
11-10. Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power
Customer-supplied equipment
Maximum Allowable Cord Length in ft m for Conductor Size AWG
11-11. Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible
Cord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads
Current
12-1. Stick Welding Procedure
SECTION 12 − STICK WELDING SMAW GUIDELINES
12-4. Striking an Arc − Tapping Technique
12-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart
12-3. Striking an Arc − Scratch Start Technique
workpiece, use a quick twist to free it
12-5. Positioning Electrode Holder
12-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
12-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
S-0060
Slow
12-8. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
12-9. Electrode Movement During Welding
12-12. Tee Joint
12-10. Butt Joints
12-11. Lap Joint
S-0662
12-13. Weld Test
12-14. Troubleshooting − Porosity
12-15. Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter
Possible Causes
12-18. Troubleshooting − Excessive Penetration
12-16. Troubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion
12-17. Troubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration
Possible Causes
12-21. Troubleshooting − Distortion
12-19. Troubleshooting − Burn-Through
12-20. Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead
Possible Causes
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803 470-E
SECTION 13 − PARTS LIST
Figure 13-1. Main Assembly
Figure 13-1. Main Assembly
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