Lincoln Electric SVM150-A service manual Operation, Operating Instructions, Safety Instructions

Models: SVM150-A

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OPERATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before operat- ing your Ranger 250.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read all the operating and maintenance manuals supplied with your machine. They include important safety precautions; detailed engine starting, operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

Do not touch electrically live parts such as output terminals or internal wiring.

Insulate yourself from the work and ground.

Always wear dry insulating gloves.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.

Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust to the outside.

Do not stack anything on or near the engine.

MOVING PARTS can injure.

Do not operate this equipment with any of its doors open or guards off.

Stop the engine before servicing it.

Keep away from moving parts.

Only qualified personnel should install, use, or ser- vice this equipment.

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FUMES AND GASES can be dan- gerous.

Keep your head out of fumes.

Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes from breathing zone.

WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or explosion.

Keep flammable material away.

Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles.

ARC RAYS can burn.

• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Always operate the welder with the hinged door closed and the side panels in place. These provide maximum protection from moving parts and insure proper cooling air flow.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Ranger 250 is a gasoline-engine-powered DC multi-process welding power source and 120 / 240 VAC power generator. The engine drives a generator that supplies three-phase power for the DC welding cir- cuit and single-phase power for the AC auxiliary out- lets. The DC welding control system uses state of the art Chopper Technology (CT™) for superior welding performance.

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RANGER 250

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Lincoln Electric SVM150-A service manual Operation, Operating Instructions, Safety Instructions