Table Of Contents - Lincoln Electric RED-D-ARC GX 300 Operator's Manual

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
Pre-Operation Engine Service..............................................................................................A-4
Oil ..................................................................................................................................A-4
Fuel ...............................................................................................................................A-4
Engine Coolant..............................................................................................................A-4
Battery Connections ......................................................................................................A-4
Muffler Outlet Pipe ........................................................................................................A-4
Spark Arrester ...............................................................................................................A-4
High Frequency Generators for Tig Applications ..........................................................A-4
Remote Control .............................................................................................................A-4
Electrical Connections ..........................................................................................................A-5
Machine Grounding .......................................................................................................A-5
Welding Terminals ........................................................................................................A-5
Welding Output Cables .................................................................................................A-5
Cable Installation...........................................................................................................A-5
Auxiliary Power Receptacles and Plugs ...............................................................................A-6
Standby Power Connections ................................................................................................A-6
Premises Wiring ...................................................................................................................A-7
Connection of Lincoln Electric Wire Feeders .......................................................................A-8
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
DC Stick Welding ..........................................................................................................B-4
Constant Current (Stick) Welding..................................................................................B-4
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 PowerLoads ........................................................B-6
Extension Cord Recommendations...............................................................................B-6
Auxiliary Power .............................................................................................................B-6
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads .......................................................B-6
Accessories .....................................................................................................Section C
Options / Accessories and Compatible Lincoln Equipment.................................................C-1

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