Operation; Safety Precautions; General Description; Design Features - Lincoln Electric RANGER 305G EFI 12157 Operator's Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand this entire section before
operating your RANGER
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you
have thoroughly read all operating and mainte-
nance manuals supplied with your machine. They
include important safety precautions, detailed
engine starting, operating and maintenance
instructions and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts
such as output terminals or internal
wiring.
•Insulate yourself from the 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
•Do not stack anything near the
engine.
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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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• Only qualified personnel should operate this
equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Always operate the welder with the hinged door
closed and the side panels in place as these pro-
vide maximum protection from moving parts and

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The RANGER 305G EFI is a gasoline engine pow-
®
ered DC multi-process welding power source and 120
/ 240 volt AC power generator. The engine drives a
generator that supplies three phase power for the DC
welding circuit and single phase power for the AC
auxiliary outlets. The DC welding control system uses
state of the art Chopper Technology
welding performance.
Code 12157 and above meet EPA evaporative emis-
sion requirements.

OPERATION

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RANGER

DESIGN FEATURES

FOR AUXILIARY POWER:
Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to
the desired operating mode. Full power is available
regardless of the welding control settings providing no
welding current is being drawn.
The auxiliary power of the RANGER
sists of two 20 Amp-120 VAC (5-20R) duplex recepta-
cles and one 50 Amp 120/240 VAC (14-50R) recepta-
cle. The 240 VAC receptacle can be split for single
phase 120 VAC operation.

ENGINE OPERATION

Before Starting the Engine:
• Be sure the machine is on a level surface.
• Open top engine door and remove the engine oil
dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Reinsert the
dipstick and check the level on the dipstick.
• Add oil (if necessary) to bring the level up to the full
mark. Do not overfill. Close engine door.
• See Engine Owner's Manual for specific oil recom-
mendations.
ADD FUEL
WARNING
GASOLINE can cause fire
or explosion.
• Stop engine when fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Do not overfill tank.
• Avoid contact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
• Keep sparks and flame away from tank.
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• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Fill tank until the fuel gauge
reads full. DO NOT TOP OFF
TANK. Be sure to leave filler
neck empty for expansion.
• Replace the fuel cap and tighten securely.
• See Engine Owner's Manual for specific fuel recom-
mendations.
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