Operation, Operating instructions, Safety instructions – Lincoln POWER-ARC 4000 User Manual

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OPERATION

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before oper-
ating your POWER-ARC 4000.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read all the operation and main-
tenance manuals supplied with your machine.
They include important safety precautions;
detailed engine starting, operating, and mainte-
nance instructions; and parts lists.

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

• Do not touch electrically live parts

or electrodes with your skin or wet
clothing.

• 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

The POWER-ARC 4000 is a generator/welder
designed for home use and other non-commercial
applications. As a generator it can supply up to 4,000
continuous watts (or 4,400 surge watts) of 120/240
volt, single-phase AC power. As a welder it provides
125 amps of AC constant current for welding with AC
stick electrodes. A single dial provides continuous
adjustment of welding output. The machine is light-
weight, portable, and can be lifted by two people.

POWER-ARC 4000

WARNING

WARNING

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