Warning, Caution – Lincoln Electric IM604 RANGER 8 LPG User Manual

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a.

Welding
When the electrode touches the work, the welding
arc is initiated and the engine accelerates to full
speed.

After welding ceases (and no auxiliary power is
being drawn), the engine will return to low idle
after approximately 10 to 14 seconds.

b.

Auxiliary Power
With the engine running at low idle and auxiliary
power for lights or tools is drawn (approximately
100-150 watts or greater) from the receptacles,
the engine will accelerate to high speed. If no
power is being drawn from the receptacles (and
not welding) for 10-14 seconds, the idler reduces
the engine speed to low idle.

Starting/Shutdown Instructions

Starting the Engine

Be sure all Pre-Operation Maintenance has been per-
formed. Also, read the Engine Owner’s Manual.

Remove all loads connected to the AC power recepta-
cles. To start the engine, set the “Idler Control” switch in
the Automatic ( / ) position. Open the fuel valve
on the supply cylinder. Always pull the choke control out
when starting the engine; cold, warm or hot. Place the
“Engine” switch in the “ON” position. Push the
“START” button and crank the engine until it starts.
Release the button as soon as the engine starts. Do not
push the “START” button while the engine is running
because this will cause damage to the ring gear and/or
starter motor. After the engine has started, slowly return
the choke control to the full “in” position (Choke Open).

Do not touch electrically live parts

of electrode with skin or wet
clothing.

Keep flammable material away.

Insulate yourself from work and

ground. Wear eye, ear, and body
protection.

Keep your head out of the fumes.

Use ventilation or exhaust to

remove fumes from breathing zone.

WARNING

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RANGER 8 LPG

Welder Controls - Function and Operation

ENGINE

ON-OFF

Switch

When placed in the “ON” position, this switch
energizes the engine ignition circuit. When placed in
the “OFF” position, the ignition circuit is de-energized
to shut down the engine.

ENGINE

START

Push-Button Switch

Energizes engine starter motor.

Polarity

Switch

Never change the

Polarity

switch setting while

welding. This will damage the switch.

Range

Switch

Never change the

RANGE

Switch setting while

welding. This will damage the switch.

Control

Provides a fine welding current adjustment within the
Range Switch settings in the STICK/TIG mode and
welding voltage control with the Range switch set in
the wire feed mode.

IDLER

Switch

The idler switch has two positions, “HIGH” and
“AUTO”.

When in “HIGH” ( ) position, the engine will run
continuously at high idle.
When in “AUTO” ( / ) idle position, the idler
operates as follows:

CAUTION

STICK/TIG - CC 50, 70, 90
6 Range Settings 125, 175, 210 DC/225 AC

WIRE FEED - CV
1 Range Setting 200

CAUTION

Process Maximum Current

on Each Setting

ON

OFF

Explanation of Symbols that Appear on this Equipment

Low Idle

High Idle

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