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Lincoln Electric 4000 Welding Guidelines, B-10, Material Thickness, Electrode Type, Size, Setting

Models: 4000

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B-10	OPERATION	B-10

WELDING GUIDELINES

TABLE B.4

WELDING APPLICATIONS/ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE

Material Thickness	Electrode Type	Size	Setting

1/8” and thinner	FLEETWELD® 37	3/32”	90 amps
	1AWS E6013
	FLEETWELD® 180		70 amps
	AWS E6011
	Lincoln 7018 AC	90 amps
	AWS E7018

3/16” Maximum	FLEETWELD® 37	1/8”	125 amps
	AWS E6013

5/16” Maximum	FLEETWELD® 180	1/8”	90 amps
	AWS E6011

Any Thickness	WEARSHIELD® ABR	1/8”	100 amps

NOTES:

The values listed are suggested settings. Actual setting may vary depending on individual preference and/or specific application. Beginners should use Lincoln E7018 AC.

For electrodes not listed, follow tables that are packed with the electrodes.

Ask for the Lincoln WELD DIRECTORY (Publication M210) for a complete listing of all Lincoln stick electrodes available.

1AWS = American Welding Society

POWER-ARC 4000

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Lincoln Electric 4000 Welding Guidelines, B-10, Material Thickness, Electrode Type, Size, Setting, Operation, Power-Arc

Contents

Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide POWER-ARC4000 IM488-EFOR ENGINE powered equipment SAFETYELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS may be dangerous CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGSARC RAYS can burn ELECTRIC SHOCK can killFUMES AND GASES can be dangerous SAFETYCYLINDER may explode if damaged FOR ELECTRICALLY powered equipmentWELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion SAFETYSAFETY PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉMar. ‘93 On-Line Product Registration Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage ImmediatelyThank You MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR ALL SECTIONS POWER-ARCSection A Section BTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - POWER-ARC INSTALLATIONDisplacement AC Auxiliary PowerRead this entire installation section before you start installation SAFETY PRECAUTIONSLOCATION AND VENTILATION STORINGSTACKING PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICETILTING LIFTINGMUFFLER DEFLECTOR Power-Arc 4000 Typical Fuel ConsumptionSPARK ARRESTER B&S 8 HP Carb. CertifiedPOWER ARC FIGURE A.1 - POWER-ARC 4000 OUTPUT CONNECTIONSELECTRICAL OUTPUT CONNECTIONS WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONSCable Installation AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLESMACHINE GROUNDING PLUGS AND HAND-HELD EQUIPMENTCIRCUIT BREAKERS PREMISES WIRINGINSTALLATION Only a licensed, certified, trained electrician should install the machine to a premises or resi- dential electrical system. Be certain thatCommon Electrical Devices TypePossible Concerns INSTALLATIONOPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTIONDESIGN FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES OPERATIONAL FEATURES AND CONTROLSRECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS WELDING CAPABILITYFIGURE B.1 - OUTPUT PANEL CONTROLS CONTROLS AND SETTINGSGENERATOR/WELDER CONTROLS POWER ARCRefer to your engine manual for the location of the following features GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROLSPOWER-ARC OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ENGINE OPERATIONSTARTING THE ENGINE CHECK AND FILL THE ENGINE OIL LEVELRUNNING THE ENGINE STOPPING THE ENGINEBREAK-IN PERIOD FOR A “HOT” ENGINEGENERATOR OPERATION TO USE THE GENERATOR AS AN AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLYGENERAL INFORMATION POWER-ARCSuggested Power Applications GENERATOR POWER APPLICATIONSPOWER-ARC OPERATIONWELDING OPERATION TO USE THE POWER-ARC 4000 FOR WELDINGCONTROL FUNCTION / OPERATION “Current Control Dial” AFTER YOU FINISH THE WELDWELDING GUIDELINES SettingB-10 Material ThicknessLearning To Stick Weld Stick WeldingB-11 Semi-automatic, MIG Welding With a Lincoln Weld Pak 100 or Weld PakWhat Happens in the Arc? B-12Insulate yourself from work and ground Always wear dry insulating glovesB-13 Ridge where puddle solidifies Molten puddle1. The Correct Welding Position 3. The Correct Arc LengthB-14 PRACTICECommon Metals Types of WeldsGood B-151/8 3.2mm PenetrationVertical-Up Welding B-16Vertical-Down Welding POWER-ARCB-17 How to Hardface the Sharp Edge Metal to Ground WearOverhead Welding Welding Sheet Metalhot coldcold B-18White brittle cast iron Welding Cast IronSelecting Electrodes B-19Out-of-Position Group AWS E6011 High-Speed Group AWS E6013OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIESLINCOLN ELECTRIC ACCESSORIES SEMIAUTOMATIC MIG WELDING WITH A LINCOLN WELD-PAK 100 OR WELD-PAKROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE ADJUSTMENTSFIGURE D.3 - CLEAN COOLING SYSTEM FIGURE D.2 - CLEAN ROTATING SCREEN/FINGER GUARD/DEBRIS GUARDFIGURE D.4 - SET SPARK PLUG GAP MAINTENANCEPart TABLE D.1 ENGINE MAINTENANCE PARTSHonda MAINTENANCEFIGURE D.5. - BRUSH REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT GENERATOR/WELDER MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE POWER-ARCMAINTENANCE FIGURE D.6. - MAJOR COMPONENT LOCATIONSPOWER-ARC 1 . CRADLE ASSEMBLY 2. ROTOR, BLOWER, AND BEARING ASSEMBLYHOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTINGStep 1. LOCATE PROBLEM SYMPTOM POWER-ARCPROBLEMS SYMPTOMSPROBLEMS MISADJUSTMENTSSYMPTOMS TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMS PROBLEMSSYMPTOMS TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMS PROBLEMSSYMBOLS DIAGRAMSELECTRICAL PER E1537DIAGRAMS S25341WIRING DIAGRAM - POWER ARC 4000 CODES POWER-ARCDIAGRAMS 4000DIMENSION PRINT POWER ARC POWER-ARCPOWER-ARC POWER-ARC WARNUNG PRECAUCIONATENÇÃO AVISO DEATENÇÃO WARNUNGPRECAUCION AVISO DEWorlds Leader in Welding and Cutting Products Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide