Lincoln Electric SAE-300 manual

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    S AE-300 ® OPER A T OR’S MANU AL For Machines with Code Numbers 11645 $ January, 2011 Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR [...]

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    &)% % A@H6C656BF:A>6?E 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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    )) 0*42?3FC? 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 your s[...]

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    &)#+) ## 0 A@H6C656BF:A>6?E 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 th[...]

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    :G *+0 :G Mar ‘93 ')M,+ &%**W)+M 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: *OC6EN'@FC*@F5286#YC4 1. Protegez-vous [...]

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    G G Thank Y ou for selecting a (,# +0 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! )625E9:D&A6C2E@CD $2?F2=4@>A=6E6=J before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it handy for q[...]

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    G: G: + #&&%+%+* Page ?DE2==2E:@? ?[...]

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     %*+ ## + &% *R  +% # *'   + &%**R $2<6$@56= 6D4C:AE:@? *A665)'$ :DA=246>6?E *E2CE:?8 CJ *JDE6> 2A24:E:6D 4 Cylinder 135 cu. in 12VDC battery Fuel: 16 gal. 4 Cycle (2.2 ltrs) (Group 24,[...]

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     %*+ ## + &% *R  %)# *) '+ &% The SAE-300® is a heavy duty, engine driven, DC arc weld- ing power source, capable of providing constant current out- put for stick welding or DC TIG welding. This welder is wound with all copper coils, rated at 300 amps/32 Volts,[...]

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     %*+ ## + &% *R  ')&') + &% %*+ ## + &% /,*+*' )" ))*+) Some federal, state or local laws may require that engines be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are operated in certain locations where unarreste[...]

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    ')&') + &%*) -  ) E96 6?8:?6 @A6C2E:?8 2?5 >2:?E6?2?46 :?DECF4E:@?DDFAA=:65H:E9E9:D>249:?6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ & # This unit is supplied from the factory with the engine crankcase filled with a high quality SA[...]

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     %*+ ## + &% *R   ++) 0) % The SAE-300® is equipped with a wet charged bat- tery. The charging current is automatically regulated when the battery is low (after starting the engine) to a trickle current when the battery is fully charged. When replacing, jumping or ot[...]

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     &') + &%  % %X&') + &% Operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving the doors open changes the designed air flow and can cause overheating. *+)+ % + *R   *# % % 1. Turn the “IDLER” switch to “[...]

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     &') + &%  *R % %)" % Lincoln Electric selects high quality, heavy-duty industrial engines for the portable welding machines we offer. While it is normal to see a small amount of crankcase oil consumption during initial operation, excessive oil use, wet stacking (oi[...]

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     &') + &%   In the “High” position, the idler solenoid deactivates, and the engine goes to high idle speed. The speed is controlled by the governor.  In the “Auto” / position, the idler oper- ates as follows: 2 When welding or drawing power for lights or tools (approximately 100 watts m[...]

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     **&) *  *R &'+ &%# +,)* (Field Installed) %)#&'+ &%* ':A6 +92H:?8 H:E9 2? 2C4 H6=56C 42? 42FD6 7:C6 6IA=@D:@? 52>286 E@ 6=64EC:4 H:C:?8 @C E@ E96 2C4 H6=56C :7 5@?6[...]

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     **&) *  . ))&'+ &%* .:C6665$@5F=6" Provides constant voltage (CV) output with improved arc stability for Innershield welding. Excellent for MIG welding. Recommended wire feeders are the LN-7, LN-23P and LN-25. Remote Control Kit K2464-1 *E:[...]

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     $ %+%%  *+0 '),+ &%* %)# %*+),+ &%*  Blow out the welder and controls with an air hose at least once every two months. In particularly dirty locations, this cleaning may be necessary once a week. Use low pressure air to avoid driving dirt into the insulation[...]

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     $ %+%%  Replace brushes when they wear within 1/4” of the pigtail. A complete set of replacement brushes should be kept on hand. Lincoln brushes have a curved face to fit the commutator. Have an experienced mainte- nance man seat these brushes by lightly stoning the commutator as the armature rotates at full spee[...]

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     $ %+%%    +*+ % % )*++ % ')&,) The GFCI should be properly tested at least once every month or whenever it is tripped. To properly test and reset the GFCI : • If the GFCI has tripped, first carefully remove any load and check it for damage. • If the eq[...]

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     +)&,#*&&+ % *R  If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your #@42=#:?4@=?FE9@C:K65:6=5*6CG:4624:=:EJ for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. ,+ &% 2G[...]

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    *R  +)&,#*&&+ %  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 #@42=#:?4@=?FE9@C:K65:6=5*6CG:4624:=:EJ for technical troubl[...]

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    +)&,#*&&+ % *R 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 #@42=#:?4@=?FE9@C:K65:6=5*6CG:4624:=:EJ for technical troubleshooting assistance[...]

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     +)&,#*&&+ % *R  #+)&%  #)+)&,#*&&+ %,  .:E9 5=6C@?EC@=*H:E49:?E96FE@'@D:E:@? ?8:?6.:==%@E)6EFC?E@#@H 5=6:?AAC@I:>2E6=J*64@?5D 7E6C[...]

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     +)&,#*&&+ % *R  #+)&%  #)+)&,#*&&+ %,  .:E9 5=6C@?EC@=*H:E49:?E96,+&'@D:E:@? ?8:?6.:==%@E':4<X,A*A665.96? +96C4:D*ECF4< Reed Switch i[...]

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     +)&,#*&&+ % *R  If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your #@42=#:?4@=?FE9@C:K65:6=5*6CG:4624:=:EJ for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. ,+ &% Obser[...]

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     +)&,#*&&+ %  *R 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 #@42=#:?4@=?FE9@C:K65:6=5*6CG:4624:=:EJ for technical troubl[...]

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     +)&,#*&&+ % *R  If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your #@42=#:?4@=?FE9@C:K65:6=5*6CG:4624:=:EJ for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. ,+ &% Obser[...]

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      )$*  *R %&+ 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 the Service Department for a repl[...]

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      )$*  *R S10766-14 A.01 24.00 37.12 65.00 4.004.00 23.00 8.70 41.663.35 57.80 .56 SKID MOUNTING HOLE .56 SKID MOUNTING HOLE N.B.N.B. N.A. NOTES: N.A. CENTER OF GRAVITY WITH OIL AND WATER IN ENGINE, BUT NO FUEL. N.B. Ø.56 TRAILER MOUNTING HOLES. 20.62 18.50 40.94 45.50 26.63 13.50 CONTROL PANEL S 1 0[...]

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    . )% %  - *& '), &%  ++%+ &% . )%,%  +%LT& *A2?:D9 C6?49 6C>2? '@CEF8F6D6 !2A2?6D6 9:?6D6 "@C62? C23:4 READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. S[...]

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    . )% %  - *& '), &%  ++%+ &% . )%,%  +%LT& *A2?:D9 C6?49 6C>2? '@CEF8F6D6 !2A2?6D6 9:?6D6 "@C62? C23:4 LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁ TICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. l Keep you[...]

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    • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •[...]