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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Where this engine driven welder is connected to

 

 

 

 

 

premises wiring such as that in your home or shop, it’s

Safety Precautions

frame must be connected to the system earth ground.

See further connection instructions in the section enti-

 

 

 

 

 

tled “Standby Power Connections”, as well as the arti-

 

 

 

WARNING

 

cle on grounding in the latest U.S. National Electrical

 

 

 

 

Code and the local code.

 

 

 

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s

In general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should

manual supplied with your welder. It includes

be connected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid

important safety precautions, detailed engine

earth ground such as a metal water pipe going into

starting, operating and maintenance instructions,

the ground for at least ten feet and having no insulat-

and parts lists.

ed joints, or to the metal framework of a building

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

which has been effectively grounded.

 

 

The U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Do not touch electrically live parts or

National Electrical Code lists a number of alternate

 

 

 

electrode with skin or wet clothing.

means of grounding electrical equipment. A machine

 

 

 

• Insulate yourself from work and

grounding stud marked with the symbol

 

 

 

 

 

is provid-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ground

ed on the front of the welder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Always wear dry insulating gloves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use in open, well ventilated areas or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vent exhaust outside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The combustion of LPG fuel does pro-

Spark Arrester

 

 

 

 

 

 

duce carbon monoxide. Although the level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of CO emission is lower than gasoline combustion, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exhaust from the Ranger 8 LPG can kill.

Some federal, state, or local laws may require that

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gasoline engines be equipped with exhaust spark

 

 

 

MOVING PARTS can injure.

 

 

 

arresters when they are operated in certain locations

 

 

 

• Do not operate with doors open or

 

 

 

where unarrested sparks may present a fire hazard.

 

 

 

guards off.

 

 

 

The standard muffler included with this welder does

 

 

 

• Stop engine before servicing.

 

 

 

• Keep away from moving parts.

not qualify as a spark arrester. When required by

 

 

 

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local regulations, the K894-1 spark arrester must be

 

 

 

 

 

installed and properly maintained.

 

 

 

See additional warning information at front of this operator’s manual.

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Machine Grounding

Because this portable engine driven welder or gener- ator creates it’s own power, it is not necessary to con- nect it’s frame to an earth ground, unless the machine is connected to premises wiring (your home, shop, etc.).

To prevent dangerous electric shock, other equip- ment to which this engine driven welder supplies power must:

a.be grounded to the frame of the welder using a grounded type plug, or

b.be double insulated.

When this welder is mounted on a truck or trailer, it’s frame must be securely connected to the metal frame of the vehicle.

CAUTION

An incorrect arrester may lead to damage to the engine or adversely affect performance.

Trailers

If the user adapts a non-Lincoln trailer, he must assume responsibility that the method of attachment and usage does not result in a safety hazard nor dam- age the welding equipment.

Some of the factors to be considered are as follows:

1.Design capacity of trailer vs. weight of Lincoln equipment and likely additional attachments.

2.Proper support of, and attachment to, the base of the welding equipment so there will be no undue stress to the framework.

RANGER 8 LPG

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