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IM544-B

Commander™ 400	June, 1998

For use with machines having Code Numbers:

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING THIS MANUAL AND THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED THROUGHOUT. And, most importantly, think before you act and be careful.

9978, 10580 (Stick Model),

9979, 10581 (Stick and Wire Model)

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Contents

Safety Depends on You Commander California Proposition 65 Warnings Safety Electric Shock can kill Iii Welding Sparks can cause fire or explosion Sûreté Pour Soudage a L’Arc Précautions DE Sûreté Thank You Table of Contents Welding Range Open Circuit Voltage Auxiliary Power1 InstallationHEIGHT2 Width Depth Weight Bore x Stroke LOCATION/VENTILATION Safety PrecautionsStacking Angle of Operation High Altitude Operation PRE-OPERATION Engine ServiceTowing OIL Electrical Output Connections Engine Cooling System Battery ConnectionFuel CAP Muffler Outlet Pipe Standby Power Connections Auxiliary Power ReceptaclesWelding Output Cables Machine Grounding Power Operation Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions General Description For Auxiliary Power Additional Design FeaturesOther Features For Wire Welding RUN- Stop Switch Controls and SettingsStart Pushbutton Idler Switch Engine Temperature Gauge and LightEngine Alternator Ammeter and Light Idler Operational exceptions Auxiliary Power Controls Engine Operation Wire Feeder Mode ControlsStarting the Engine Stopping the Engine Typical Fuel Consumption Welder OperationStick Welding TIG Welding Commander 400 Settings When Using the K930-1 TIG Module Commander 400 Settings When Using the K799 HI-FREQ UnitTable B.3 Typical Current Ranges 1 for Tungsten ELECTRODES2 Stick and Wire Model Connection to LN-25 Wire Feed Constant Voltage WELD- INGStick and Wire Model Connection to LN-23P Stick and Wire Model Connection to NA-3 Simultaneous Welding and AUXIL- Iary Power Loads Auxiliary Power Operation Optional Field Installed Accessories AccessoriesRecommended Equipment Routine and Periodic Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Fuel PRE-FILTER/WATER Separator ASSEM- BLY Fuel FiltersWater Separator Element Cooling System Cooling Blower Belt Battery Handling Make Part Number HOW to USE Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Possible Areas SymptomsCourse of Action Function Problems Output Problems Diagrams Commander K488 / K487 Spool GUN Connection Diagram Diagrams Commander 400 Stick & Wire / LN-23P Connection Diagram Diagram Amphenol 14 PIN Commander 400 Stick & Wire / K867 / LN-8 Connection Diagram Electrode Cable To Wire Feed Unit LN-7 Connection Diagram Electrode Cable Commander 400 Stick & Wire / LN-8 Connection Diagram Dimension Print Commander $700.00 Basic Course Precaucion Aviso DE Warranty Period 1 2 Statement of Limited WarrantyConditions of Warranty Warranty Limitations