Lincoln Electric SVM168-B service manual Welder Controls Function and Operation, Engine Switch

B-2 OPERATION B-2

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s 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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GENERALThe RANGER® DESCRIPTION10,000 and RANGER® 10,000 PLUS

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are twin-cylinder, gasoline driven, multi-process arc welders and AC power generators. They are built with a heavy gauge steel case for durability on the job site.

WELDER CONTROLS - FUNCTION AND OPERATION

The engine switch is used to Start the Engine, Select
ENGINE SWITCH
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.		) position, the engine will
When in “HIGH IDLE” (
run continuously at high speed.			) position, the
When in “AUTO IDLE” (		/
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.

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