Pre-Operation Installation; Exhaust Spark Arrester; Location/Ventilation; Machine Grounding - Lincoln Electric 11499 Operator's Manual

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PRE-OPERATION INSTALLATION

WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read the engine manufacturerʼs manual sup-
plied with your welder. It includes important safety pre-
cautions, detailed engine starting, operating and main-
tenance instructions, and parts lists.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and ground
• Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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ENGINE EXHAUST can kill.
• Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent
exhaust outside.
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MOVING PARTS can injure.
• Do not operate with doors open or guards
off.
• Stop engine before servicing.
• Keep away from moving parts.
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See additional warning information at the front
of this operatorʼs manual.
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EXHAUST SPARK ARRESTER

Some federal, state or local laws may require that engines
be equipped with exhaust spark arresters when they are
operated in certain locations where unarrested sparks may
present a fire hazard. The standard muffler included with
this welder does not qualify as a spark arrester. When
required by local regulations, a suitable spark arrester must
be installed and properly maintained.
CAUTION
Use of an incorrect arrester may lead to engine damage or
performance loss. Contact the engine manufacturer for spe-
cific recommendations.
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LOCATION/VENTILATION

Always operate the welder with the doors closed. Leaving the
doors open changes the designed air flow and may cause
overheating.
The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted flow
of clean, cool air. Also, locate the welder so that engine
exhaust fumes are properly vented to an outside area.
ANGLE OF OPERATION
Engines are designed to run in the level condition which is
where the optimum performance is achieved. The maximum
angle of continuous operation is 20 degrees in all directions,
30 degrees Intermittent (less than 10 minutes continuous) in
all directions.
INSTALLATION
DO NOT MOUNT OVER COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES.
Where there is a combustible surface directly under sta-
tionary or fixed electrical equipment, the surface shall
be covered with a steel plate at least .06"(1.6mm) thick,
which shall extend not more than 5.90"(150mm) beyond
the equipment on all side.
If the engine is to be operated at an angle, provisions must be
made for checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal
(FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase.
When operating the welder at an angle, the effective fuel
capacity will be slightly less than the amount specified.

MACHINE GROUNDING

According to the United States National Electrical Code, the
frame of this portable generator is not required to be grounded
and is permitted to serve as the grounding means for cord
connected equipment plugged into its receptacle.
Some state, local, or other codes or unusual operating circum-
stances may require the machine frame to be grounded. It is
recommended that you determine the extent to which such
requirements may apply to your particular situation and follow
them explicitly. A machine grounding stud marked with the
symbol
general, if the machine is to be grounded, it should be con-
nected with a #8 or larger copper wire to a solid earth ground
such as a metal water pipe going into the ground for at least
ten feet and having no insulated joints, or to the metal frame-
work of a building which has been effectively grounded. The
U.S. National Code lists a number of alternate means of
grounding electrical equipment.

LIFT BAIL

A lift bail is provided for lifting with a hoist.
FALLING
EQUIPMENT can
cause injury.
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CLASSIC® 300D KUBOTA
CAUTION
is provided on the welding generator frame foot. In
WARNING
• Lift only with equipment of
adequate lifting capacity.
• Be sure machine is stable
when lifting.
• Do not lift this machine using
lift bale if it is equipped with a
heavy accessory such as trail-
er or gas cylinder.
• Do not lift machine if lift bale is
damaged.
• Do not operate machine while
suspended from lift bale.
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