Lincoln Electric 305G Welder User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................A-1
Machine Specifications ........................................................................................................A-2
Safety Precautions........................................................................................................A-3
Location and Ventilation................................................................................................A-3
Stacking ........................................................................................................................A-3
Angle of Operation ........................................................................................................A-3
Lifting.............................................................................................................................A-3
Additional Safety Precautions .......................................................................................A-3
High Altitude Operation.................................................................................................A-3
High Temperature Operation ........................................................................................A-3
Towing...........................................................................................................................A-3
Vehicle Mounting...........................................................................................................A-4
Pre-Operation Engine Service..............................................................................................A-4
Oil..................................................................................................................................A-4
Fuel ...............................................................................................................................A-4
Engine Coolant..............................................................................................................A-4
Battery Connections......................................................................................................A-4
Muffler Outlet Pipe ........................................................................................................A-5
Spark Arrester...............................................................................................................A-5
High Frequency Generators for Tig Applications ..........................................................A-5
Remote Control.............................................................................................................A-5
Electrical Connections..........................................................................................................A-5
Machine Grounding.......................................................................................................A-5
Welding Terminals ........................................................................................................A-5
Welding Output Cables .................................................................................................A-6
Cable Installation...........................................................................................................A-6
Auxiliary Power Receptacles and Plugs...............................................................................A-6
Standby Power Connections................................................................................................A-6
Premises Wiring...................................................................................................................A-7
Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders.................................................................A-8,A-9
Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................B-1
General Description..............................................................................................................B-1
Design Features...................................................................................................................B-1
Engine Operation..................................................................................................................B-1
Fuel ......................................................................................................................................B-1
Welder Controls ............................................................................................................B-2
Engine Controls.............................................................................................................B-3
Starting and Stopping the Engine .................................................................................B-3
Stopping .......................................................................................................................B-4
Welding Operation................................................................................................................B-4
Duty Cycle.....................................................................................................................B-4
DC Stick Welding ..........................................................................................................B-4
Constant Current (Stick) Welding..................................................................................B-4
Downhill Pipe Welding ..................................................................................................B-4
Fuel Consumption.........................................................................................................B-4
Tig Welding ...................................................................................................................B-5
Typical Current Ranges for Tungsten Electrodes .........................................................B-5
Wire Welding-CV...........................................................................................................B-5
Arc Gouging ..................................................................................................................B-6
Auxiliary Power .............................................................................................................B-6
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads.......................................................B-6
Auxiliary Power .............................................................................................................B-6
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads.......................................................B-6
Extension Cord Recommendations...............................................................................B-6
Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C
Options / Accessories and Compatible Lincoln Equipment.................................................C-1