Power Fist JOBSITE 195A User manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Starting Watts 6,500 Watts
Running Watts 6,000 Watts
Voltage Rating 120/240V AC
Amperage Rating 54/27A
Receptacles (4) 120V AC (20A GFCI) and a 240V AC (30A) twist lock
Skill Level Medium
Welding Style MMA (ARC)
AC/DC Output Generator: AC
Welding Machine: DC
Output Current 195A
Current Range 20 to 195A
Duty Cycle 30% at 195A
100% at 107A
Metal Type Carbon steel and iron
Mild Steel Weld Thickness Range 22 gauge to 3/8 in.
Welding Gas Required No
Electrode Type E6011/E6013/E7018
Electrode Size 3/16 in.
Dimensions (L x W x H) 47 x 28-1/2 x 31 in.
Wheel Size 11-13/16 in.
Noise Level 99 dB maximum
INTRODUCTION
The portable arc welder/generator means you can weld at remote locations and
never be without electricity in an emergency. A 4-stroke, air cooled, OHV gas
engine powers the welder/generator. The control panel has 120 and 240V power
outlets and connectors for the welding stick holder and earth clamp.
A separate manual for the gasoline engine is included. Please read the engine
manual before using this product. The engine manual is considered accurate
when information about the engine disagrees with this manual.
SAFETY
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool.
The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of
personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
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HAZARD DEFINITIONS
Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A
notice is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death
if certain instructions are not followed.
DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specic hazard that will result in
severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING! This notice indicates a specic hazard or unsafe practice that could result in
a serious injury if the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in
minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.
NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specic hazard or unsafe practice will result in
equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.
WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit
and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.
2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from
the work area.
3. Store unused tools properly in a dry, safe and secure location to prevent
rust, damage or misuse.
4. Do not install or use in the presence of ammable gases, dust or liquids.
5. Do not weld on damp surfaces that can transmit the electric current
without taking precautions for the welder and bystanders. The electrode,
welding head and nozzle are electrically ‘hot’.
6. Welding sparks and ejected molten slag can start a re. Remove
combustible materials within 39 ft (12 metres) of the welding unit. See
Fire and Explosion Precautions.
7. Have a re extinguisher readily available (see Fire and Explosion
Precautions).
8. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from ash and glare;
warn others in the area to look away from the arc.
9. Keep the welding unit at least one foot from any wall or structure.
10. Check that the work area is free from res, sparks or hot debris before
leaving.
PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection
for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07
or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
2. Wear the appropriate type of full-face shield in addition to safety googles,
as the work can create glare or infrared/ultraviolet light.
3. Wear protective clothing and gloves designed for the work environment,
materials and tools.
4. Wear steel toe footwear or steel toe caps to prevent a foot injury from
falling objects.
5. This tool can cause hearing damage. Wear ear protection gear to eliminate
or reduce the noise.
HEAD PROTECTION
DANGER! Never look directly at the welding arc without the proper
protection. The light can cause ash burn damage and impair vision.
Although treatment is possible, multiple occurrences can result in
permanent eye damage.
1. Protect your eyes from welding light by wearing a welder's helmet tted
with a lter shade suitable for the type of welding you are doing. The
welding process produces intense white light, infrared and ultraviolet
light, these arc rays can burn both eyes and skin.
a. Consult the Welding Shade Guide in Appendix A for the minimum
shade to protect the eyes based on the amperage and type of
welding.
2. An opaque helmet will protect against the ultraviolet or infrared light. A
helmet will also protect against ejected hot material and slag. The helmet
should protect the face, forehead, ears and neck.
3. Wear a re-resistant head covering like a skullcap or balaclava hood to
protect your head when the faceplate is down or when using a welding
hand-held face shield.
4. Wear ventilated safety goggles beneath the welding helmet or behind the
hand-held face shield. The cooling weld bead may fragment or eject slag
that can damage the eyes, when the helmet or hand-held face shield is not
in place.
a. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07 or ANSI
Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.
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5. Wear re resistant earplugs when welding overhead to prevent spatter or
slag from falling into ear.
6. This tool can cause hearing damage. Wear hearing protection gear with an
appropriate Noise Reduction Rating to withstand the decibel levels
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
1. Wear a leather apron or jacket, leather welding gloves and full foot
protection. Choose clothing fabrics that resist sparks, heat, ames and
splashes of molten material. Articial fabrics may burn and melt, resulting
in a more severe injury.
a. Wear welding capes and sleeves when performing overhead welding.
2. Do not wear clothes or protective gear that are frayed, oily or greasy as
they may ignite from the heat or ejected slag and sparks.
3. Wear thick clothes that do not expose the skin. Ultraviolet or infrared light
can burn skin with sucient exposure.
4. Do not wear clothing that can hold hot debris or sparks such as pant
cus, shirt pockets or boots. Choose clothing that has aps over pockets
or wear clothing to cover the openings such as pant legs over the boots or
an apron over the shirt.
5. Gloves shall should contain an insulating lining to protect against an
electric shock.
6. Rubber soled footwear or electrically insulated work boots are
recommended while working with a welding unit. The non- skid sole is
will also help maintain footing and balance during work.
7. Select boots with steel toe protection to prevent injury from falling
objects.
RESPIRATORS
1. Respiratory protection is needed when ventilation is not sucient to
remove welding fumes or when there is risk of oxygen deciency.
a. Wear a NIOSH approved respirator when working on materials that
produce dust or particulate matter.
2. Work in a conned space only if it is well ventilated or while wearing
an air-supplied respirator. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and
lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air is
safe (See Fumes and Gases).
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3. The user can take the additional precaution of informing another person
in the work area of the potential danger, so that person can watch for
indications that the user is suering from oxygen deprivation.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid
personal injury or damage to tool.
1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medications.
2. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance
enables better control in unexpected situations.
3. Avoid unintentional starts. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF
before connecting the welding machine to a power supply.
4. Support the workpiece or clamp it to a stable platform. Holding the
workpiece by hand or against your body may lead to personal injury.
5. Remove all jewelry or metal items from your person before welding. Metal
items may connect to the welding unit’s electrical circuit, causing an injury
or death.
6. Do not wear any personal grooming products that are ammable, such as
hair preparations, perfume or cologne with an alcohol base.
7. Remove any combustibles, such as butane lighters or matches, from
your person before doing any welding. Hot welding sparks may light the
matches or ignite leaking lighter fuel.
SPECIFIC SAFETY
WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use
this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suer serious personal injury.
Welding produces sparks, molten slag, intense white light, plus infrared and
ultraviolet light. A cooling bead can eject chips or fragments of slag. Any of
these can cause direct harm to the eyes and skin of the welder or bystanders.
1. Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a specic
function. Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an unintended
purpose.
2. All users must understand the operation of all controls and learn how to
stop the generator quickly in case of emergency.
3. Do not place anything on the welder/generator while it is running
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4. Disconnect all electrical devices, tools and appliances from the generator
before starting or stopping the engine. Failure to do so can damage the
welder/generator and connected electrical devices, tools and appliances.
5. Welding requires helmets with full face protection per CSA standard
Z94.3.1.
a. You may also use a hand-held shield conforming to the same
standard when ARC welding.
6. Protect against reected arc rays. The rays can reect o a shiny surfaces
behind the user, into the helmet and o the lter lens into the eyes.
Remove or cover any reective surface behind the user such as a glossy
painted surface, aluminum, stainless steel or glass.
7. Welding produces sparks and molten slag. A cooling bead can eject chips
or fragments of slag. Any of these can cause direct harm to the eyes or
skin of the user or bystanders.
8. Erect protective screens or barriers to protect bystanders from the ash
and glare; warn others in the area not to watch the arc. Do not strike a
welding arc until all bystanders and you (the user) have welding shields
and/or helmets in place.
9. Immediately replace a cracked or broken helmet or a scratched or
damaged lens lter to avoid damage to the eyes or face from arc ash
or ejected molten material.
10. Do not allow the electrode to accidentally touch the ground clamp or
grounded work. An arc ash will result from contact and can injure the
unprepared user and bystanders.
11. Do not handle hot metal or electrode stubs with bare hands. Handling may
result in a burn injury.
12. Do not use the welding machine if personal movement is conned or if
there is a danger of falling.
13. Keep all panels and covers securely in place when operating the welding
machine.
14. Insulate the ground clamp when not connected to a workpiece to prevent
contact with any metal object.
15. Do not operate the welding machine if the electrode holder, welding
cable or ground cable are wet. Do not immerse them in water. These
components and the welding machine must be completely dry before
attempting to use them.
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16. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.
17. Remove the electrode from the holder when not in use.
18. Do not point the electrode at yourself or bystanders.
19. Do not use a welding machine to thaw frozen pipes.
20. When not welding, make certain that no part of the electrode is touching
the workpiece or the ground. Accidental contact can cause overheating
and create a re hazard.
21. Maintain good ventilation of the louvers on this equipment. Good
ventilation is of critical importance for the normal performance and
service life of this equipment.
22. When working above oor level, use a safety belt to protect yourself from
a fall should you get a shock.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING! Do not touch or handle a live tool with any part of your body
that is wet or damp. Wet skin reduces resistance to electrical current,
increasing the danger of a serious or fatal shock.
1. Do not alter any parts of the tool or accessories. All parts and accessories
are designed with built-in safety features that may be compromised if
altered.
2. Protect yourself against electric shocks when working on electrical
equipment. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces. There is an
increased chance of electrical shock if your body is grounded.
3. Do not expose the welding machine to rain, snow, frost or any other damp
or wet conditions. Water entering a tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
ELECTRICAL WELDING PRECAUTIONS
1. This equipment requires a dedicated 115/230 volt, 30 amp single-phase
alternating current circuit equipped with a similarly rated circuit breaker
or slow blow fuse. Do not run other appliances, lights, tools or equipment
on the circuit while operating this welding unit.
2. The welding machine has a 230V power cord.
3. Do not come into physical contact with the welding current circuit. The
welding current circuit includes:
a. The workpiece or any conductive material in contact with it.
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b. The ground clamp.
c. The electrode.
d. Any metal parts on the electrode holder.
e. The output terminals.
4. Insulate yourself from the electrical current and ground using electrical
insulating mats or covers big enough to prevent physical contact with the
workpiece or ground.
5. Connect the ground clamp as close to the welding area on the
workpiece as practical to prevent welding current from traveling along
an unexpected path and causing an electric shock or re hazard.
a. An option is to attach the ground clamp to a bare metal spot on a
metal workbench. The circuit will complete as long as the workpiece
is also in full contact with the bare metal workbench.
6. Only use insulated connectors to join welding cables.
7. Ensure there are no contacts between the workpiece and work area that
would allow it to ground, other than through the ground cable circuit.
8. Do not exceed the duty cycle or amperage required for the type of
welding. Excessive amperage can cause the deterioration of protective
insulation and create a shock hazard.
9. Unplug the welding machine when not in use as the unit as current is still
entering the unit, even when it is turned o.
10. Frequently inspect input power cable for wear and tear, replace the cable
immediately if damaged. Bare wiring is dangerous and can kill.
11. Do not use damaged, under sized or badly joined cables.
12. Do not use an extension lead with the welding machine unless it is
necessary. The extension leads can cause a power surge that can damage
the machine’s circuit boards. The extension leads must be thick enough to
carry the current without causing a low voltage outage.
POWER TOOL PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not use any power tool with a malfunctioning power switch or control.
A power tool that fails to respond to the controls is dangerous and can
cause an injury. A qualied technician must repair and verify the power
tool is operating correctly, before it can be used.
2. Shut the power o and disconnect the welding machine from the power
supply (if possible) before making any adjustments, cleaning, servicing or
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when storing. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
3. Always be aware of the position of your hands relative to the welding
machine. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause
a hand to move into the electrode.
4. Only use accessories that are specically designed for use with the
welding machine. Ensure the electrode is tightly installed.
5. Never touch the electrode or the workpiece during or immediately after
use. They may be hot and could inict a burn injury or an electric shock.
6. Never use a welding machine with an electrode that is cracked or worn.
Change the electrode before using it.
7. Never point the electrode towards yourself. It could inict an injury.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS
Welding can produce sparks, hot slag or spatter, molten metal drops and hot
metal parts that can start res.
1. Clear the oor and walls of an area of all combustible and/or ammable
materials up to 39 ft (12 metres) away from the welding machine. Hot
debris ejected during welding can land at a considerable distance away.
Solid oors of concrete or masonry is the preferred working surface.
a. Cover any combustible material with re resistant covers or shields,
if it cannot be removed. The covering must be tight and should not
leave openings for sparks or ejected slag to enter.
b. Check both sides of a panel or wall for combustible material. Remove
the combustible material before welding.
2. A combustible oor should be protected with a re-resistant covering.
Alternatives are to spray the oor with water to keep it wet for the
duration of the welding or cover with damp sand. Care must also be taken
to avoid an electric shock when this is done. A combustible oor directly
laid onto concrete does not need to be sprayed with water.
3. Seal cracks and openings to adjacent areas that a spark or slag can
enter. Seal any openings found with a re-resistant cover. Shut doors and
windows that do not provide ventilation or erect protective screens in
front of them when possible.
4. Avoid welding near hydraulic lines or containers containing ammable
contents.
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5. Do not perform any welding work on containers that held ammable or
toxic substance, until they are cleaned by a person trained in removing
toxic and ammable substances and vapours per the American Welding
Standard AWS F4.1.
6. Open a container before performing any welding work on it. The heat
generated by the welding process will cause the air and gases to expand.
The internal pressure may cause a sealed or closed container to rupture,
possibly causing an injury or death.
7. Do not weld pipes or metal that are covered in combustible material or
in contact with combustible structure such as a wall. Only weld if the
covering can be safely removed.
a. Follow all safety precautions and legal requirements before welding
a workpiece that contains asbestos or attempting to remove the
Asbestos covering. This requires expert knowledge and equipment.
b. Molten slag can run down the inside and outside of a pipe and start a
re. Be aware where the pipe terminates and take precautions.
8. Do not weld a panel that is a sandwich construction of combustible and
metal materials.
9. Have a re extinguisher available for immediate use. A dry chemical re
extinguisher for Types A, B and C is suggested.
a. Welding a combustible metal like zinc, magnesium or titanium
requires a Type D re extinguisher.
b. Do not use liquid-based re extinguishing methods near the electric
welding machine, as it may cause a shock hazard.
10. Ventilation systems should be positioned so sparks or molten slag isn’t
carried to an adjacent area.
11. Have a Fire Watcher observing areas outside of the welder’s view, such as
the opposite side of a wall or behind the welder. A re may also start on
the other side of a structure that could not be removed. The Fire Watcher
will extinguish a re or raise the alarm to evacuate if the re cannot be
contained by the extinguishing equipment.
a. A re watch extends at least 30 minutes after the welding is
complete to ensure there are no res caused by smoldering sparks or
ejected material.
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ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
WARNING! Stop welding immediately and move away from the welding
machine if you feel faint, dizzy, nausea or shocks. Seek medical
attention.
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) can interfere with electronic devices such as
pacemakers. Anyone with a pacemaker should consult with their doctor before
working with or near an arc welding unit. The following steps can minimize the
eects of electromagnetic elds.
1. Twist or tape the lead cable and ground cable together and prevent coils.
2. Do not drape cables on your body.
3. Keep the lead cable and ground cables on the same side of your body.
4. Keep the welding power source and cables as far away from the user as
practical. A minimum of 24 in. is recommended.
5. Connect the workpiece clamp as close to the weld as possible but lay the
electrode holder and workpiece cables away from the user.
6. Use the appropriate current setting during cutting and welding.
7. Avoid long and regular bursts of energy while welding. Apply the
electrode in short strokes and intermittently. This will prevent the
pacemaker from interpreting the signal as a rapid heartbeat.
8. Do not allow the electrode to touch the metal while welding.
UNPACKING
WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing. Replace
the missing part before operating. Failure to do so could result in a
malfunction and personal injury.
Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage.
CONTENTS
Make sure that all items in the contents are included.
• Welder/Generator
• 19 ft Welding cable with electrode
holder
• 13 ft Earth clamp and ground lead
cable
• (2) Wheels
• Hardware (cotter pins, bolts,
washers and screws)
• High Altitude Kit (Main jet 3,000 to
6,000 ft, Main jet 6,000 to 8,000 ft,
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Bolt seal, Fuel cup seal and Solenoid
Seal)
IDENTIFICATION KEY
FIGURE 1.
A. Welding Control
Panel
B. Fuel Tank Cap
C. Fuel Valve
D. Fuel Tank
E. Power Outlets
F. Battery
G. Muer
H. Air Filter
I. Earth Clamp and
Ground Lead Cable
J. Electrode Holder and
Power Lead Cable
K. Engine
L. Generator Motor
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FIGURE 2.
M. Digital Display Meter
N. Amperage dial
O. ON/OFF Switch
P. AC 120V Outlet
Q. Negative Output
Socket (-)
R. Positive Output
Socket (+)
S. Welding power
switch
T. Ground Bolt
U. Auxiliary Power/
Circuit Breaker
V. Circuit Breaker
W. 240V (30A) Twist
Lock (NEMA #5-20)
X. Amperage LED Indicator
Y. Arc Force
Z. Power LED Indicator
AA. Arc Force Button
AB. ARC/TIG selector
AC. Thermal Overload LED Indicator
FIGURE 3.
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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY
1. Raise the generator frame
approximately 12 inches above the
ground and place on blocks capable of
holding the generator's weight.
2. Slide an M8 at washer onto four M8 x
25 bolts.
3. Position the axle under the frame and
align the bracket bolt holes with the
bolt holes in the frame.
4. Insert a prepared bolt through the bracket an frame. Secure with an
M8 washer, M8 spring washer and an M8 nut. Repeat with the three
remaining prepared bolts. Tighten all four bolts with a wrench.
5. Push a wheel onto the axle, then push a cotter pin through the hole in the
axle. Bend the pin with pliers to secure the wheel. Repeat with the other
wheel.
6. Separate the right and left handles based on the
upper handle bracket facing.
7. Position the left handle against the generator
frame and align the bolt holes in the side panel
and on the bottom frame tubing.
8. Insert two ange bolts into the upper handle
bracket and screw them in until hand tight.
9. Insert an M6 x 70 bolt through the lower handle,
then the frame tubing. Secure with an M6 at
washer, M6 spring washer and M6 nut.
10. Repeat on the other side with the right handle.
11. Tighten the four ange bolts and both M6 x 70
bolts with a wrench.
12. Lower the generator back to the ground.
PREPARING THE GENERATOR
The generator requires little preparation for use once out of the box. However,
before attempting to start the generator, be sure it is ready.
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5.
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1. Inspect the generator and remove any packaging inside the frame.
2. Make sure spark plug, muer, fuel cap and air lter are in place and
secured.
3. Make sure the spark plug lead is securely connected to the spark plug,
otherwise unintentional sparking can result, causing a re or an electric
shock.
CONNECT THE BATTERY
NOTICE! Do not reverse the polarity when connecting the battery as
as this will short circuit the battery charging system or damage the
equipment
The engine has an electric start option that requires a 12 volt battery . Use a
12V DC battery with a rating of at least 18 ampere-hours with the engine.
Battery cables are not included unless listed in the Unpacking Contents section.
The polarity of each battery cable is displayed on a rubber cover where they
connect on either side of the starter motor.
1. Remove the wing nuts from the battery’s positive (+) and negative
terminals (-).
2. Slide the positive battery cable lug onto the positive terminal. Coat the
cable end with grease and reattach the wing nut. Tighten hand-tight.
3. Slide the negative battery cable lug onto the negative terminal. Coat the
cable end with grease and reattach the wing nut. Tighten hand-tight.
4. Secure the battery so it won’t move while the engine is in use.
HOOKING GENERATOR TO BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DANGER! Connecting a generator to a building’s electrical system for
the purpose of supplying standby power requires a qualied electrician
and the connection must comply with all applicable laws and electrical
codes.
Improper connections can allow electrical current from the generator to feed
back into the utility lines, potentially electrocuting utility company workers or
others who contact the lines during a power outage. A surge when the power
is restored may cause the generator to explode, burn or cause a re in the
building’s electrical system.
Ensure a skilled electrician connects the generator when incorporating the
generator into a home power circuit. A properly installed transfer switch is
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required. An improper connection can damage the house’s electrical system,
generator and any attached appliances or cause a re.
GENERATOR OPERATIONS
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
WARNING! Do not start or run the generator in an enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odourless and colourless poison gas.
Check the engine’s condition before operating to maximize the user’s safety and
the service life of the engine. Ensure that the generator is level and the engine
switch is in the OFF position before beginning the pre-operation checks.
GENERAL CONDITION
1. Look around and underneath the generator for signs of oil or gasoline
leaks.
2. Remove any excessive dirt or debris, especially around the muer and
recoil starter.
3. Look for signs of damage.
4. Check that all shields and covers are in place.
5. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.
CHECK THE ENGINE
Consult the engine manual for additional details.
1. Check the fuel level.
2. Check the engine oil level. Running the engine with a low oil level can
cause engine damage.
3. Check the air lter element. A dirty air lter will reduce engine
performance.
GROUND THE GENERATOR
The generator must be properly grounded to prevent electric shocks. The
generator is equipped with a ground terminal connector. Attach a length of 10
AWG (minimum) wire to a ground rod driven into the earth. Attached the other
end to the ground terminal connector. Consult municipal electrical codes or a
qualied electrician to conrm grounding requirements.
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A generator installed on a trailer may be ground by attaching a length of 10
AWG wire from the generator's ground terminal to a bare metal spot on the
trailer frame. Make sure any coatings are removed from the spot. Use tools
with GFCI protection with this set-up when possible.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Breaking-in the engine will help to ensure proper equipment and engine
operation. The operational break-in period will last about 3 hours of use.
During this period:
1. Do not apply a heavy load to the equipment.
2. Do not operate the engine at its maximum speed.
The maintenance break-in period will last about 20 hours of use. Change the
engine oil after this period.
RUNNING THE GENERATOR
WARNING! This welder/generator has two separate ON/OFF switches, one
to start the motor and one to supply power to the welding panel and
output sockets. Make sure the welding switch is in the OFF position
before starting the engine. If in the ON position, the output sockets will
be live and could deliver a serious or fatal electric shock.
1. Remove all loads from the AC power outlets and switch o the AC breaker
before starting the engine.
2. Follow the engine start procedure in Starting the Engine.
3. Warm up the generator without load for 5 minutes.
4. Flip the auxiliary power switch to ON. The power outlets will not work
when this is in the OFF position.
5. When only using the generator, turn the amperage control dial to the
maximum setting. Do not do this when welding.
6. Be sure that all appliances are in good working condition before
connecting them to the generator.
7. Attach appliances, one at a time starting with the appliance with the
highest current rating. Most appliance motors require more than their
rated wattage for start-up. Do not exceed the current limit specied for
any one socket. See Wattage Reference Chart.
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8. Press the circuit breaker button below the outlet and it will pop out,
disconnecting the outlet from the electrical circuit. Press again to pop it
back in to restore power to the outlet.
9. Turn o the generator immediately if an appliance becomes sluggish,
stops suddenly or acts in an abnormal manner. Disconnect and inspect the
appliance.
10. Reduce the electric load on the circuit if the circuit protector trips. Wait a
few minutes before resuming operation.
11. The DC terminal may be used for charging 12-volt automatic-type batteries
only. Disconnect the negative pole battery cable from the battery when
setting up to charge the battery. Do not reverse the charging cables.
Serious damage to the generator and/or battery may occur.
TURN OFF THE GENERATOR
1. Switch all breakers to the OFF position.
2. Turn the amperage dial to the minimum setting.
3. Turn the welding power switch to the OFF position.
4. Turn the engine switch to the OFF position.
IMPORTANT! To stop the generator in an emergency, turn the main
generator switch to the OFF position.
GFCI OUTLET
The GFCI outlet will quickly stop the owof electricity in event of a ground
fault. Test the GFCI outlet’s safety features before rst use to conrm they
are working correctly, then every month afterwards (see Care & Maintenance -
Testing and Resetting the GFCI Outlet).
A GFCI power outlet will not provide protection against an electric shock if the
generator is not properly grounded.
EXTENSION CORD
Only use a weather-proof extension cord marked W-A or W with the generator.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
ENGINE OVERLOAD INDICATOR
The overload indicator glows when the connected electrical devices exceeds
the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity or by a power surge. The engine
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