Lincoln Electric COMMANDER 300 IM700-D - Manual (Page 9)

A-2 INSTALLATION
COMMANDER 300
A-2
Read this entire installation section before you
start installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all operating and maintenance manu-
als supplied with your machine. They include impor-
tant safety precautions, detailed engine starting, oper-
ating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts
such as output terminals or internal
wiring.
• Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust outside
• Do not stack anything near the
engine.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or
guards off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts
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Only qualified personnel should install, use or service
this equipment
LOCATION / VENTILATION
The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted
flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to avoid
restricting the cooling air outlets. Also, locate the welder
so that the engine exhaust fumes are properly vented to
an outside area.
DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES
Where there is a combustible surface directly under
stationary or fixed electrical equipment, that surface
should be covered with a steel plate at least
.06
” (1.6mm) thick, which should extend not less than
5.90 ” (150mm) beyond the equipment on all sides.
STORING
1. Store the machine in a cool, dry place when it is not
in use. Protect it from dust and dirt. Keep it where it
can
’ t be accidentally damaged from construction
activities, moving vehicles, and other hazards.
2. Drain the engine oil and refill with fresh 10W30 oil.
Run the engine for about five minutes to circulate oil
to all the parts. See the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual for details on changing oil.
3. Remove the battery, recharge it, and adjust the elec-
trolyte level. Store the battery in a dry, dark place.
4. If the engine is not used for a long period of time,
every two to three months run the engine for about
five minutes to keep it free from rust.
STACKING
Commander 300 machines cannot be stacked.
ANGLE OF OPERATION
To achieve optimum engine performance the
Commander 300 should be run in a level position. The
maximum angle of operation for the Deutz engine is 20
degrees in a direction to cause the control panel to be
angled up, 30 degrees for side to side tilting and for the
control panel to be angled down. If the engine is to be
operated at an angle, provisions must be made for
checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal
(FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase. When operating
the welder at an angle, the effective fuel capacity will
be slightly less than the specified 25 gallons.
WARNING
CAUTION