Lincoln Electric 250 GXT manual

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    RANGER 250 G XT $%' ) $'X("#*! For Machines with Code Number: 11400, 11420, 11493, 11667, 11668, 11736, 11737, 11792, 11973, 11799, 11800 IM921-D February, 2011 (165DI5@5>4C?>.?E Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be in[...]

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    $'## @?G5B545AE9@=5>D 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors. ________________________[...]

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    99 (). 99 ARC R A Y S can b urn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4. b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect[...]

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    999 (). 999 FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow ered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8 .b . Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U[...]

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    9F (). 9F %'L*)$#((V')L Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: (NB5DM%?EB(?E4175!XB3 1. Protegez-vous contre la se[...]

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    F F Thank Y ou for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for quick reference. Pa[...]

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    F9 F9 ) !$$#)#)( Page >CD1<<1D9?> ?[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'Q-)  )#! (% )$#('1>75BQ-)  1>4 #%*)($!### ' )$*)%*)[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'Q-)  ().%'*)$#( "#'$*## Because this portable engine driven welder or genera- tor creates it’s own power, it is not necessary to con- nect it’s frame to an earth ground, unless the machi[...]

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    *! Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free gasoline. Observe fuel gauge while filling to prevent overfilling. $! The Ranger® 250 GXT is shipped with the engine crankcase filled with SAE 10W-30 oil. Check the oil level before starting the engine. If it is not up to the full mark on the dip stick, add oil as required. Make cer- tain[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'Q-)  ,!#$*)%*)!( With the engine off, connect the electrode and work cables to the studs provided. These connections should be checked periodically and tightened if neces- sary. Loose connections will result in overheating of the[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'Q-)  !$ )$#+#)! )$# The welder should be located to provide an unrestrict- ed flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid heated air coming out of the welder recirculating back to the cooling air inlet. Also, l[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'Q-)  +$!)*!+$!)'%)! The 120/240 volt receptacle can supply up to 42 amps of 240 volt power to a two wire circuit, up to 42 amps of 120 volts power from each side of a three wire circuit (u[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'Q-)  TABLE lll ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE Ranger® 250 GXT. )I@5 ?==?><53DB931<5F935C %?CC92<5?>35B>C Resistive Heaters, toasters, incandescent NONE light bulbs, electric range, hot pan, skillet, coffee maker. Capaci[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'Q-)  ()#.%$,'$##)$#( The Ranger® 250 GXT is suitable for temporary, standby, or emergency power using the engine manu- facturer’s recommended maintenance schedule. The Ranger® 250 GXT can be permanently installed as a st[...]

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     #() !! )$# '#'Q-)  ?>>53D9?> ?6 '1>75BQ  -) D? @B5=9C5C G9B9>7 =ECD 25 4?>5 2I 1 <935>C54 5<53DB9391> 1>4 =ECD3?=@<I G9D8D85#1D9?>1<<53DB931< [...]

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    ,!' $#)'$!(  *#)$# # $%' )$# ##(,) 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 en[...]

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    T '#U(,) The “Range” switch is used to select one of four amperage ranges with generous overlap for Stick/TIG welding, or one Wire Feed welding range. #5F5B 381>75 D85 T'#U (G9D38 C5DD9>7 G89<5 G5<49>7)89CG9<<41=175D85CG9D38?[...]

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     $%' )$#  () ')#(*)$,##()'*)$#( ()')#)## Be sure all Pre-Operation Maintenance has been per- formed. Also, read the Engine Owner’s Manual before starting for the first time. Remove all loads connected to the AC power recepta- cles. Use th[...]

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     $%' )$#  ,!#%'$(( For any electrodes the procedures should be kept within the rating of the machine. For electrode infor- mation see the appropriate Lincoln publication. () $#()#)*''#),!# Connect welding cables to the "TO WORK”[...]

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     $%' )$#  * When welding with MIG wire instead of self-shielded core wire, weld starts can be improved by setting the idle mode to “HIGH” . '#'Q-) (*""'.$,!#%'$((( $#)'$!?[...]

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     (($'(  '#'Q-) $%)$#! &*%"#) (Field Installed)  +. *). ),$ ,! )'!' $' ("! ! , !'(   For road, off-road and in-plant and yard[...]

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     (($'(  '#'Q-) '$""#W&*%"#) () K704 Accessory Kit- (400 AMP Capacity) which includes: • Electrode Holder & Cable • Work Clamp & Cable • Headshield K875 Accessory Kit- (150 AMP Capacity) ,'W?[...]

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    1F5 AE1<96954 @5BC?>>5< 4? D85 =19>D5>1>35 G?B; )EB> D85 5>79>5 ?66 256?B5 G?B;9>7 9>C945 D85=1389>5>C?=5 31C5C9D=1I25>535CC1BI D? B5=?F5 C165DI 7E1B4C D? @5B6?B= B5AE9B54 =19>D5>1>35 '5=?F5?[...]

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     "#)##  Use 4-stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SG or SH. Always check the API SERVICE label on the oil con- tainer to be sure it includes the letters SG or SH. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all-tempera- ture use, -5 F to 104 F (-20 C to 40 C). Se[...]

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     "#)##  ## *()"#)( $+'(%(/'$*( )85 =1 H9=E= 1<<?G12<5 8978 94<5 C@554 6?B D89C =1389>5 9C  '%" >? <?14  ? #$) D1=@5B G9D8 7?F5B>[...]

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     )'$*!($$)#  '#'Q-) If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935139<9DI for technical troubleshooting assistance befor[...]

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     )'$*!($$)#  '#'Q-) Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935?[...]

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     )'$*!($$)#  '#'Q-) Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your !?31<!9>3?<>ED8?B9J5495<4(5BF935?[...]

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     '"(  '#'Q-) #$) This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to th[...]

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     '"(  '#'Q-) #$) This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specific diagram for a particular code is pasted inside the machine on one of the enclosure panels. If the diagram is illegible, write to[...]

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     "#($#%'#)  '#'Q-) M20512 B CI CI RCU RCU IT IT B B R R EA EA KE KE R R S S 41.2 0 17.50 19.50 14.75 TRUCK / UNDERCARRIAGE MOUNTING HOLES 24.8 6 2.6 7.22 29.88 CENTER OF GRA V ITY W ITH OIL IN ENGI N E AND EM PTY FUEL TA NK . . 21.00 20.8 0 42.1 0 33.62 36.2 4 10.2 7[...]

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    , '##  +($ %'*$#  ))#)$# , '#*#  )#KS$ (@1>9C8 B5>38 5B=1> %?BDE7E5C5 1@1>5C5 89>5C5 ?B51> B1293 READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRAC[...]

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    , '##  +($ %'*$#  ))#)$# , '#*#  )#KS$ (@1>9C8 B5>38 5B=1> %?BDE7E5C5 1@1>5C5 89>5C5 ?B51> B1293 LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS PAR TES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁ TICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. l [...]

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