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210 597J, OM-4418 manual
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Contents
Main
Champion 4500
From Hobart to You
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ BEFORE USING
1-1. Symbol Usage
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists in inverters after stop- ping engine.
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
NOISE can damage hearing.
1-3. Engine Hazards
BATTERY EXPLOSION can BLIND.
TRAPPED AIR PRESSURE AND WHIPPING
BREATHING COMPRESSED AIR can
FUEL can cause fire or explosion.
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
FALLING UNIT can cause injury.
OVERHEATING can damage motors.
FLYING SPARKS can cause injury.
1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings
1-7. Principal Safety Standards
1-8. EMF Information
SECTION 2 CONSIGNES DE SCURIT LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
2-1. Signification des symboles
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage larc
UN CHOC LECTRIQUE peut tuer.
Une tension DC importante subsiste lintrieur des onduleurs aprs avoir coup lalimentation.
DES PICES CHAUDES peuvent provoquer des brlures graves.
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2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur
LEXPLOSION DE LA BATTERIE pe
RENDRE AVEUGLE.
LE CARBURANT MOTEUR peut prov
quer un incendie ou une explosion.
2-4. Dangers lis lair comprim
RESPIRER LAIR COMPRIM peut pro
voquer des blessures graves ou cause
la mort.
LAIR COMPRIM peut provoque
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2-6. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
2-7. Principales normes de scurit
2-8. Information EMF
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SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS
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3-1. Symbol Definitions
SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS
4-1. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
4-2. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles
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4-3. Fuel Consumption
4-4. Duty Cycle
4-5. Generator Power Curve
AC Power Volts AC Power Amperes
Work like a Pro!
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
5-1. Installing Welding Generator
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5-2. Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems
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-3. Engine Prestart Checks
5-4. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals
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5-5. Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*
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Work like a Pro!
Pros weld and cut safely. Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual.
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6-2. Description Of Controls (See Section 6-1)
6-3. Amperage Selection Table For Stick (SMAW) Electrodes
SECTION 7 OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
7-1. Generator Power Panel Receptacles
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SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE
8-1. Routine Maintenance
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8-2. Servicing Air Cleaner
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SECTION 9 TROUBLESHOOTING
9-1. Troubleshooting
A. Welding
B. Generator Power
C. Engine
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SECTION 11 GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES
11-1. Selecting Equipment
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1-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
11-3. Grounding When Supplying Building Systems
11-4. How Much Power Does Equipment Require?
11-5. Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial Motors
11-6. Approximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment
11-7. Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment
11-8. Power Required To Start Motor
11-9. How Much Power Can Generator Supply?
11-10.Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power
11-11.Selecting Extension Cord (Use Shortest Cord Possible)
SECTION 12 STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES
12-1. Stick Welding Procedure
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12-2. Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart
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12-3. Striking an Arc Scratch Start Technique
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12-5. Positioning Electrode Holder
12-6. Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
12-7. Good Weld Bead Characteristics
12-8. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
12-9. Electrode Movement During Welding
12-10.Butt Joints
12-11.Lap Joint
12-12.Tee Joint
12-13.Weld Test
12-14.Troubleshooting Porosity
12-15.Troubleshooting Excessive Spatter
12-16.Troubleshooting Incomplete Fusion
12-17.Troubleshooting Lack Of Penetration
12-18.Troubleshooting Excessive Penetration
12-19.Troubleshooting Burn-Through
12-20.Troubleshooting Waviness Of Bead
12-21.Troubleshooting Distortion
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SECTION 13 PARTS LIST
Figure 13-1. Main Assembly
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