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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING		1
1-1.	Symbol Usage	1
1-2.	Arc Welding Hazards	1
1-3.	Engine Hazards	3
1-4.	Compressed Air Hazards	3
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance		4
1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings		5
1-7.	Principal Safety Standards	5
1-8.	EMF Information	5

SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − LIRE AVANT UTILISATION		6
2-1.	Signification des symboles	6
2-2.	Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc	6
2-3.	Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur	8
2-4.	Dangers liés à l’air comprimé	9
2-5.	Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance	9
2-6.	Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements	11
2-7.	Principales normes de sécurité	11
2-8.	Information EMF	11
SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS		12
SECTION 4 − SPECIFICATIONS		12
4-1.	Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications	12
4-2.	Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles	13
4-3.	Duty Cycle	13
4-4.	Volt-Ampere Curves	14
4-5.	Fuel Consumption Curves	15
4-6.	Generator Power Curves	16
SECTION 5 − INSTALLATION		17
5-1.	Installing Welding Generator	17
5-2.	Grounding Generator When Supplying Building Systems	18
5-3.	Engine Prestart Checks − Standard Model	18
5-4.	Engine Prestart Checks − DX Model	19
5-5.	Connecting The Battery (DX Models Only)	19
5-6.	Connecting To Weld Output Terminals	20
5-7.	Selecting Weld Cable Sizes*	20
SECTION 6 − OPERATING THE WELDING GENERATOR		22
6-1.	Controls (Standard Models) (See Section 6-2)	22
6-2.	Description Of Controls (Standard Models) (See Section 6-1)	23
6-3.	Controls (DX Models) (See Section 6-4)	24
6-4.	Description Of Controls (DX Models) (See Section 6-3)	25
SECTION 7 − OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT		26
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE		27
8-1.	Routine Maintenance	27
8-2.	Servicing Air Cleaner	28
8-3.	Adjusting Engine Speed (Honda-Powered Units)	29
8-4.	Adjusting Engine Speed (Kohler−Powered Units)	30
SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING		31
SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST		33
10-1.	Recommended Spare Parts	33
SECTION 11 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS		34
SECTION 12 − GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES		36
SECTION 13 − STICK WELDING (SMAW) GUIDELINES		43
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File Engine Drive OM-4415Processes Description From Miller to You Table of Contents Page HOT Parts can cause severe burns Symbol UsageArc Welding Hazards Electric Shock can kill Welding can cause fire or explosion Fumes and Gases can be hazardousBuildup of GAS can injure or kill ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin Compressed Air Hazards Engine Hazards Falling Unit can cause injury Welding Wire can cause injuryHOT Parts can cause burns and injury Fire or Explosion hazard Radiation can cause interference Principal Safety StandardsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings EMF Information Signification des symboles − Consignes DE Sécurité − Lire Avant UtilisationUN Choc Électrique peut tuer DES Pièces Chaudes peuvent provoquer des brûlures graves LES Fumées ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereuxLE Soudage peut provoquer un in cendie ou une explosion LE Bruit peut affecter l’ouïe ’EXPLOSION DE LA Batterie peuDES Organes Mobiles peuvent pro voquer des blessures LA Chaleur DU Moteur peut pro- voquer un incendie ’AIR Comprimé peut provoquer des blessuresRisque D’INCENDIE OU D’EXPLO- Sion ’EMPLOI Excessif peut LE Surchauffement peut endom- mager le moteur électriqueDES Organes Mobiles peuvent provoquer des blessures LES Fils DE Soudage peuvent provoquer des blessures Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements Principales normes de sécuritéInformation EMF − Definitions − SpecificationsSymbol Definitions Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications 100% Duty Cycle at 100 Amperes CC/DC Dimensions, Weights, And Operating AnglesDimensions Duty Cycle Volt-Ampere Curves Standard Model Honda EngineDX Model Kohler Engine Auxiliary Power Standard Model Honda Engine Auxiliary Power DX Model Kohler EngineFuel Consumption Curves Generator Power Curves Power Output Standard Model Honda EnginePower Output DX Model Kohler Engine Hazards − InstallationInstalling Welding Generator Movement Fuel Valve Open valve Grounding Generator When Supplying Building SystemsEngine Prestart Checks − Standard Model 13 mm Full Gasoline Tools Needed 1/2 Engine Prestart Checks − DX Model+ − Connect negative − cable last 150 ft 200 ft 250 ft Connecting To Weld Output TerminalsStop engine before connecting to weld output terminals Selecting Weld Cable Sizes OM-4415 Controls Standard Models See Section − Operating the Welding Generator To Stop Turn Engine switch to OffDescription Of Controls Standard Models See Section To Start Controls DX Models See Section Description Of Controls DX Models See Section − Operating Auxiliary Equipment Generator Power Panel Receptacles Routine Maintenance − Maintenance Standard Model Shown Servicing Air CleanerPrecleaner Paper Element Stop engine Stop Engine Close Adjusting Engine Speed Honda-Powered UnitsWeld/Power Speed Adjustment Idle Speed Adjustment Adjusting Engine Speed Kohler−Powered Units Stop engine. Close fuel valveTools Needed Welding − TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Generator Power Engine − Parts List Recommended Spare PartsRecommended Spare Parts Circuit Diagram For Standard Models − Electrical Diagrams Circuit Diagram for DX Models − Generator Power Guidelines Selecting EquipmentGrounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame How Much Power Does Equipment Require? Grounding When Supplying Building Systems Farm/Home Equipment Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Industrial MotorsApproximate Power Requirements For Farm/Home Equipment Industrial Motors Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Contractor Rating Starting Watts Running Watts Approximate Power Requirements For Contractor Equipment KVA/HP x HP x 1000 / Volts = Starting Amperage Power Required To Start MotorHow Much Power Can Generator Supply? Single-Phase Induction Motor Starting Requirements Typical Connections To Supply Standby Power Cord Lengths for 240 Volt Loads Selecting Extension Cord Use Shortest Cord PossibleCord Lengths for 120 Volt Loads Current Load Watts Amperes − Stick Welding Smaw Guidelines Stick Welding Procedure Electrode and Amperage Selection Chart Striking an Arc − Scratch Start TechniqueStriking an Arc − Tapping Technique 10-30 9090 End View of Work Angle Poor Weld Bead CharacteristicsGood Weld Bead Characteristics Positioning Electrode Holder Electrode Movement During Welding Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape 16 in 30 1.6 mm Tack Welds Butt JointsLap Joint Tee Joint Possible Causes Corrective Actions Troubleshooting − PorosityTroubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Weld Test Troubleshooting − Incomplete Fusion Troubleshooting − Lack Of PenetrationTroubleshooting − Excessive Penetration Troubleshooting − Burn-Through Troubleshooting − Waviness Of BeadTroubleshooting − Distortion Service Your distributor also givesSupport Your distributor and/or equipment manufacturer’s To locate a Distributor or Service Agency visitMiller Electric Mfg. Co For assistance in filing or settling claims, contact