Hobart Welding Products OM-493 manual Operating the Welding Generator, Front Panel Controls

SECTION 5 – OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR

5-1. Front Panel Controls

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1 Engine Control Switch

Use switch to start engine, select speed, and stop engine. In Run/Idle position, engine runs at idle speed at no load, and weld/power speed under load. In Run position, engine runs at weld/power speed.

2 Engine Choke Control

Use control to change engine air-fuel mix.

To Start: pull out choke and turn Engine Con- trol switch to Start position. Release switch

and slowly push choke in when engine starts. Do not crank engine if engine is still turning.

To Stop: turn Engine Control switch to Off position.

3Engine Hour Meter (Optional)

4Coarse Adjust Switch

YDo not switch under load.

Use switch to select weld amperage range. Place switch in Off position to stop output to weld terminals.

.For best arc starts, use lowest amperage range possible.

5 Fine Adjust Control

Use control to select weld amperage within the range selected by the Coarse Adjust switch. Control may be adjusted while wel- ding. Weld output would be 110 A DC based on control settings shown (50% of 70 to 150 A). Set control at 10 for maximum auxiliary power.

Ref. ST-192 519-A

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