Summary of Contents for Lincoln Electric K126-11 Innershield
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Operator’s Manual K126-[ ] Innershield Pro Gun ® For use with machines having Code Numbers: K126-10, K126-11, K126-12, K126-13 IEC 60974-7 GB 15579.7: 22013 Register your machine: www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator Save for future reference Date Purchased Code: (ex: 10859) Serial: (ex: U1060512345) IM10045-B...
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THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
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MAGNETIC FIELDS MAY W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet BE DANGEROUS E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199. 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF).
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S FETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
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S FETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
INSTALLATION TABLE A.1 Wire Feeder Connector Kits (up to 5/64” diameter wire) Product Feeder Type Power Trigger Lead Gas Tube and Connector Tools Number Connector Connector Fitting K466-1 Lincoln Except LN-8 or LN-9 using 1/16 and larger electrodes Tweco Adapted and K466-2 any -10 series feeder K466-3...
INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION The K126 Innershield Pro has stainless steel jacketed WARNING goosenecks for extended life. The goosenecks are similar in structure to a MIG gun gooseneck. A copper tube is used for the conductor and a stainless • Do not touch electrically live parts steel tube is used for the outer jacketing, while a such as output terminals or internal Teflon tube acts as an insulator between the copper...
INSTALLATION Read this entire installation section before you Connection to Adapted Feeders, Lincoln DH-10, start installation. LN-10, STT-10, and Power Feed 10 wire feeders (5/64” or smaller diameter wire). SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING The K126-12 gun and cable assembly will connect easily to any properly adapted feeder.
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INSTALLATION K466-4 Installation (For Hobart feeders; i.e. 27...) K466-6, K466-7, and K466-9 Installation (Wirematic, Hobart Series 2000 Feeders, SP100T 1. Remove brass cable connector (see Figure A.2) Type and Power MIG) from the K466-4 kit and screw it on to the feeder end of the gun cable.
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INSTALLATION CONNECT GUNS TO WIRE FEEDER 2. Attach the round connector of the gun control cable provided to the trigger connector on the front of the Lincoln Feeder. Connection to Miller Feeders Install and Trim the Cable Liner Using the Gun and cable assemblies which were Installation of (KP44 and KP45 series liners) assembled with a K466-3 or K613-3 connection kit in the beginning of this Installation Section will connect...
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INSTALLATION Connection to a Lincoln feeder for 3/32” diameter 2. Fully push the brass connector end of the gun wire cable into the brass adapter on the outgoing side of the feeder wire drive. Secure the cable 1. Check that the drive roll(s) and feeder guide using the hand screw, set screw, or pin.
OPERATION ELECTRODES AND EQUIPMENT The K126 Innershield Pro gun has been designed for 1. Check that the welding power source is on. use with Lincoln Innershield brand self-shielded cored wire electrodes. Refer to the appropriate Lincoln 2. Position electrode over joint. End of the electrode Process and Procedure Guidelines for the electrode should be slightly off the work.
MAINTENANCE REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING NOTE: The maximum wire size for a K466-3 and K466-4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAGNUM® LINERS is 5/64”. Therefore the 3/32” and 1/8” liners are not included with these kits. NOTE: The variation in cable lengths prevents the inter- CAUTION changeability of liners.
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION No wire feed occurs when trigger is 1. Machine is switched off or 1. Switch on or plug in machine. pulled. unplugged. 2. Out of wire 2.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION Intermittent wire feed when trigger 1. Drive roll has become galled. 1. Remove and then clean or is pulled. replace drive roll. 2. Wire has become kinked along its 2.
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WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAUCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa...
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WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAUCION Los humos fuera de la zona de Desconectar el cable de No operar con panel abierto o respiración.
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