Lincoln Electric CLASSIC IM514-A - Manual (Page 13)

B-1 OPERATION B-1
CLASSIC I
ENGINE OPERATION
Operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving
the doors open changes the designed air flow and can
cause overheating.
Starting the Continental TM27 Engine
a) Turn the Idler control switch to “HIGH”.
b) Turn the Ignition switch to “ON”.
c) Pull out the Choke cable.
d) Press the “Start” button.
e) If the engine fails to start in 60 seconds, wait 30
seconds before repeating the above procedure.
f) Allow the engine to run at high idle speed for sever-
al minutes to warm up. Cold engines tend to run at
a speed too slow to supply the voltage required for
proper idler operation.
g) As the engine warms, slowly return the choke
control to the in (off) position.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn the Ignition switch to “OFF”.
At the end of each day’s welding, refill the fuel tank to
minimize moisture condensation in the tank. Also,
running out of fuel tends to draw dirt into the fuel
system.
When hauling the welder between job sites, close the
fuel feed valve beneath the fuel tank. Failure to turn
the fuel off when traveling can cause carburetor flood-
ing and difficult starting at the new job site.
WELDER OPERATION
Duty Cycle
The NEMA output rating of the Classic I is 200
amperes at 28
(1) arc volts on a 60% duty cycle. Duty
cycle is based on a ten minute period; thus, the
welder can be loaded at rated output for six minutes
out of every ten minute period.
(1) The Lincoln “plus output” rating at 60% duty cycle
is 200 amperes at 40 Volts.
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read the engine manufacturer’s
manual supplied with your welder. It includes
important safety precautions, detailed engine
starting, operating and maintenance instructions,
and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from 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.
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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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See additional warning information at
front of this operator’s manual.
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WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and ground.
FUMES & GASES can be dangerous.
• Keep your head out of the fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
WELDING SPARKS can cause fire or
explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
WARNING