Lincoln Electric IM612 Welder User Manual


 
B-2
OPERATION
B-2
DIESEL ENGINE
Ruggerini - RD 201 features:
Air cooled, twin cylinder.
Direct injection.
Crankcase in diecast aluminium.
Forced lubrication with oil pump.
Spin on oil filter.
Centrifugal speed governor.
Automatic mechanical fuel supplement.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
WELDER
The RANGER 8+ DIESEL provides excellent constant
current AC/DC welding output for stick (SMAW) weld-
ing and for TIG welding, and it offers constant voltage
output for DC semiautomatic wire feed welding.
GENERATOR
The RANGER 8+ DIESEL gives AC generator output
for medium use demands.
LIMITATIONS
• The RANGER 8+ DIESEL is not recommended for
any processes besides those that are normally per-
formed using stick welding (SMAW), TIG welding
(GTAW), MIG (GMAW) welding and Innershield®
(FCAW) welding.
• The RANGER 8+ DIESEL is not recommended
for
pipe thawing.
• During welding, generator power is limited and out-
put voltages can drop. Therefore, DO NOT OPER
-
ATE ANY SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
WHILE YOU ARE WELDING. See Table B.4 for
permissible simultaneous welding and auxiliary
power loads.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the case in place as
this provides maximum protection from moving parts
and assures proper cooling air flow.
Read and understand all Safety Precautions before
operating this machine. Always follow these and any
other safety procedures included in this manual and in
the Engine Owner’s Manual.
Only qualified personnel should install, use, or service
this equipment.
RANGER 8+ DIESEL