Lincoln Electric 8 manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS		vi
	Page
Installation	Section A
Technical Specifications	A-1,A-2
Installation Instructions	A-3
Safety Precautions	A-3
Machine Grounding	A-3
Spark Arrester	A-3
Trailers	A-3
Pre-Operation Engine Service	A-4
Oil	A-4
Fuel	A-4
Battery Connections	A-4
Welding Cable Connections	A-4
Angle of Operation	A-5
High Altitude Operation	A-5
Location and Ventilation	A-5
Welding Cable Connections	A-5
Connection of Wire Feeders	A-5
Connection of Tig Module	A-6
Additional Safety Precautions	A-6
Auxiliary Power Receptacles, and Plugs	A-6,A-7
Motor Starting	A-7
Electrical Device Used with the Ranger 8	A-8
Auxiliary Power While Welding	A-9
Premises Wiring	A-10
Operation	Section B
General Description	B-1
Design Features	B-1
Other Features	B-1
Engine Options	B-1
Fuel Consumption	B-2
Controls and Settings	B-2
Welder / Generator Controls	B-2,B-3
Engine Operation	B-3
Starting the Engine	B-3
Safety Precautions	B-3
Stopping the Engine	B-3
Break-In Period	B-3
Welding Process	B-4
Stick (Constant Current) Welding	B-4
TIG (Constant Current) Welding	B-4
DC Wire Feed Welding Processes(CV)	B-4
Summary of Welding Processes	B-5
Accessories	Section C
General Options / Accessories	C-1
Recommended Equipment/ Accessories	C-2
Maintenance	Section D
Safety Precautions	D-1
Routine Engine Maintenance	D-1
Engine Adjustments	D-2
Slip Rings	D-2
Battery Maintenance	D-2
Engine Maintenance Parts	D-2
Troubleshooting	Section E
Safety Precautions	E-1
How to Use Troubleshooting Guide	E-1
Troubleshooting Guide	E-2, E-3
Wiring Diagrams & Dimension Print	Section F
Parts List	P229