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OPERATION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturers manual supplied with your welder. It includes important safety precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions, and parts lists.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing.

Insulate yourself from work and ground

Always wear dry insulating gloves.

Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place.

Read carefully the Safety Precautions page before operating this machine. Always follow these and any other safety procedures included in this manual and in the Engine Instruction Manual.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Ranger10,000 is a twin-cylinder, gasoline dri- ven, multiprocess arc welder and AC power genera- tor. It is built in a heavy gauge steel case for durability on the job site.

WELDER CONTROLS - FUNCTION AND OPERATION

ENGINE SWITCH

The engine switch is used to Start the Engine, Select High Idle or Auto Idle while the engine is running, and stop the Engine.

When placed in the OFF position, the ignition circuit is de-energized to shut down the engine.

When held in the START position, the engine starter motor is energized.

When in HIGH IDLE( ) position, the engine will run continuously at high idle.

When in AUTO IDLE( / ) position, the engine will run continuously and the idler operates as follows:

Welding

When the electrode touches the work, the welding arc is initiated and the engine accelerates to full speed.

After welding ceases (and no auxiliary power is being drawn), the engine will return to low idle after approximately 10 to 14 seconds.

Auxiliary Power

With the engine running at low idle and auxiliary power for lights or tools is drawn (approximately 100-150 watts or greater) from the receptacles, the engine will accelerate to high speed. If no power is being drawn from the receptacles (and not welding) for 10-14 seconds, the idler reduces the engine speed to low idle.

RANGER 10,000

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