Weight 562 lb 254 kg | Hobart Welding Products OM-240 438B manual

. A complete Parts List is available at wwwHobartWelders.com

4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles

! Do not exceed tilt angles or engine could be damaged or unit could tip.

! Do not move or operate unit where it could tip.

Weight: 562 lb (254 kg)

Lifting Eye Weight Rating: 1280 lb (580 kg)

20°

Support Assembly Dimensions

244 029-A / 244 030-A / 244 031-A

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Hobart Welding Products OM-240 438B manual Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles, Weight 562 lb 254 kg

Contents

Description OM-240 438BProcesses From Hobart to You Protect Your Investment Table of Contents 10-1 10-210-3 11-1 Symbol Usage Arc Welding HazardsElectric Shock can kill HOT Parts can burn Fumes and Gases can be hazardous Buildup of GAS can injure or killARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Welding can cause fire or explosion Engine Hazards Hydraulic Hazards Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer Compressed Air HazardsHydraulic Fluid can injure or kill Compressed AIR Equipment can injure or kill Welding Wire can injure Fire or Explosion hazardFalling Equipment can injure Overheating can damage motors Principal Safety Standards EMF Information California Proposition 65 WarningsRadiation can cause interference ARC Welding can cause interference Signification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer Indique des instructions spécifiques LES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peu- vent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peut provoquer des blessures Les Pièces Mobiles peuvent causer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie Les Pièces Mobiles peuvent causer des blessures Lire LES Instructions Risque D’INCENDIE OU LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessuresLA Chute DE L’ÉQUIPEMENT peut provoquer des blessures LE Surchauffement peut endommager le moteur électrique LE Soudage À L’ARC risque de provoquer des interférences Proposition californienne 65 AvertissementsPrincipales normes de sécurité Informations relatives aux CEM En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux − Specifications Symbol DefinitionsWeld, Power, and Engine Specifications − Definitions Weight 562 lb 254 kg Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesComplete Parts List is available at wwwHobartWelders.com Dimensions For Units With Optional Running Gear DimensionsDuty Cycle Welding Amperes Fuel Consumption Subaru-Powered Units Fuel Consumption Kohler-Powered Units Generator Power Curve For CC/AC ModeFor CC/DC Mode Volt-Ampere Curves Serial Number And Rating Label Location − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame Oil Engine Prestart Checks Subaru-Powered UnitsOil Check To improve cold weather starting Engine Prestart Checks Kohler-Powered UnitsFull Installing Exhaust Pipe Connecting Or Replacing the BatteryConnect negative − battery cable last + − + − Tools Needed 3/4 Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsStop engine Failure to properly connect Selecting Weld Cable Sizes 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft350 ft 400 ft 45 m 60 m 70 m 90 m 105 m 120 m 100 150 200 250 Engine Control Switch − Operating the Welding GeneratorFront Panel Controls Fine Control Cold Weather Engine Operation InfrequentlyLoaded Frequently Electrode Typical Stick Welding Connections And Control SettingsStop engine − Operating Auxiliary Equipment Standard Receptacles Simultaneous Weld And Power Wiring Optional 240 Volt PlugCurrent Available in Amperes 240 Receptacle − Maintenance SUBARU-POWERED Units Maintenance Label Subaru-Powered Units Routine Maintenance Subaru-Powered Units Stop engine before maintaining100 200 Stop engine and let cool Servicing Air Cleaner Subaru-Powered UnitsServicing Optional Spark Arrestor Subaru-Powered Units Oil Fill Oil Check Oil Drain Valve Oil Filter Adjusting Engine Speed Subaru-Powered Units Idle Speed Adjustment Fuse F1 See Section Overload Protection Subaru-Powered UnitsStop engine. Disconnect negative − battery cable − Maintenance − KOHLER-POWERED Units Maintenance Label Kohler-Powered Units Routine Maintenance Kohler-Powered Units Hours Nl Weld Cables ~ Slip Rings Nl Brushes OM-240 438 Servicing Air Cleaner Kohler−Powered Units Stop engine and let cool Oil Drain Valve 2 ID x 7 in Hose Oil FilterClose valve and valve cap Full Before adding oil Running engine Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler-Powered Units Adjustment NutLoosen lock nut. Turn adjustment Turn idle speed screw for fine ad- justments If a fuse opens, it usually indi Overload Protection Kohler-Powered UnitsServicing Optional Spark Arrestor Kohler-Powered Units − Troubleshooting Welding TroubleshootingGenerator Power Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Check fuel level Engine TroubleshootingCheck receptacle wiring and connections − Parts List Control switch S2, and throttle solenoid TS1Recommended Spare Parts Recommended Spare Parts SOCKET/WRENCH Selection Table Standard Metric − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram For Welding Generator 240 424-A − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting Equipment Grounding When Supplying Building Systems How Much Power Does Equipment Require?Use ground device as stated Electrical codes 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 / Volts = Starting Amperage Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Tional, state, and local codes Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord Possible Stick Welding Procedure − Stick Welding Smaw GuidelinesElectrode touches work Tools Needed Equipment Needed Piece Weld current can damage Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an ArcScratch Technique Tapping Technique Poor Weld Bead Characteristics Good Weld Bead CharacteristicsPositioning Electrode Holder Groove Welds Fillet Welds Electrode Angle Conditions That Affect Weld Bead ShapeElectrode Movement During Welding Tee Joint Butt JointsLap Joint Troubleshooting Weld TestTo 3 51-76 mm .4 mm Possible Causes Corrective Actions Metal remains Lack of Penetration Good PenetrationGood Penetration Excessive Penetration OM-240 438 OM-240 438 OM-240 438 Assistance ServiceSupport Contact your Distributor for Hobart Welding Products