Lincoln Electric POWER ARC 5000 - Manual (Page 17)

B-1 OPERATION B-1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand this entire section before oper-
ating your POWER ARC 5000.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read all the operation and maintenance
manuals supplied with your machine. They include
important safety precautions; detailed engine starting,
operating, and maintenance instructions; and parts
lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrodes with your skin or wet cloth-
ing.
• Insulate yourself from the work and ground.
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
FUMES AND GASES can be
dangerous.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
WELDING SPARKS can cause
fire or explosion.
• Keep flammable material away.
• Do not weld on containers that have
held combustibles.
ARC RAYS can burn.
• Wear eye, ear, and body protection.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or
vent exhaust to the outside.
• Do not stack anything on or near the
engine.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate this equipment with
any of its doors open or guards off.
• Stop the engine before servicing it.
• Keep away from moving parts.
Only qualified personnel should install, use, or ser-
vice this equipment.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
• 5000 Watt power generator and arc welder built
into one machine.
• High quality, long life Briggs & Stratton 11 HP
Industrial Plus engine with cast iron cylinder.
• 5.5 gallon fuel tank for long running times before
refueling.
• For commercial, rental and home use.
• 120 volt and 240/120 volt twist-lock receptacles,
both rated at 30 Amps, for easy, reliable power
connections. Mating twist-lock plugs are included.
• 120 volt duplex ground fault circuit interruper
(GFCI) receptacle is standard for safety and OSHA
compliance on the job site.
• 150 amp AC stick welder for welding with up to
5/32" dia. welding rod.
• Two welding ranges with continuous output con-
trol on each range.
• Wheel kit and adjustable handle are included.
• Rugged 1 1/4" dia. tube frame for roll over protection.
• Manual low idle.
• Automatic shutdown if oil level is too low.
• Hour meter for scheduled engine maintenance.
• Two year warranty on welder/generator and engine
if non-commercial use - one year on engine if used
for commercial purposes.
POWER ARC 5000
WARNING
WARNING