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| Issue Date Dec-18
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K498-1
K479-2
K479-4
K479-13
K479-14
K575-2
K1723-1
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K1723-3
K2950-2-FM-45
K2951-2-FM-45
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Fast Mate Guns Series K Number: K498-1 K479-2 K479-4 K479-13 K479-14 K575-2 K1723-1 K1723-2 K1723-3 K2950-2-FM-45 K2951-2-FM-45 K2952-2-FM-45 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)
- Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELECTRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data...
- Page 3 W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit: 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
- Page 4 SAFETY 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”...
- Page 5 SAFETY 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
FAST MATE GUNS SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ..............................SECTION LINER INSTALLATION ..............................A-1 OPERATION ..............................SECTION B GENERAL DESCRIPTION.............................B-1 ELECTRODES AND EQUIPMENT..........................B-1 MAKING A WELD...........................B-1 AVOIDING FEEDING PROBLEMS..........................B-1 PRODUCT NUMBERS TABLE............................B-1 MAINTENANCE ..............................SECTION D REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LINERS..............D-1 GUN TUBES AND NOZZLES ............................D-1 GUN CABLES ............................D-3 TROUBLESHOOTING........................SECTION F... -
Page 7: Installation
FAST MATE GUNS SERIES INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONNECTION TO FAST-MATE COMPATIBLE FEEDERS Read and understand thisentire section before operating the machine. FMmodel gun cable assemblies will connect easilyto anyfeeder equipped with a European style gun connector or any Lincoln wire feeder equipped with a K489 Series FastMate Adapter Kit.To install an optional K489 Series kit see the instructions provided WARNING with the kit. -
Page 8: Operation
FAST MATE GUNS SERIES OPERATION OPERATION ELEcTRODES AND EQUIpMENT The MAGNUM® 200FM gun and cable has been designed for use Read and understand thisentire section before operating with Lincoln L-50and L-56,solid steel wireelectrodes forthe the machine. GMAW processand Lincoln Outershield® coredelectrodes for the gas-shielded FCAW process. -
Page 9: K479
Gas Nozzle Insulator Cable Liner Gun Tube 60° Number Length (m) (mm) Standard Duty Assembly 15 FT. .035 (0.9) KP14-35 K498-1 KP52 KP22-50 KP32 KP42-4045-15 KP2924-60 (4.5) .045 (1.2) KP14-45 TABLE B.2 - TABLE. MAGNUM 400 FM 400 AMP @ 60% DUTY CYCLE WITH CO2 GAS... - Page 10 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES OPERATION TABLE B.5 - MAGNUM PRO CURVE 200 FM 200 AMP @ 60% DUTY CYCLE WITH CO2 GAS 150 AMP @ 60% DUTY CYCLE WITH MIXED GAS Product Gun Cable Wire Size in. Contact Tips Gas Diffuser Gas Nozzle Insulator Cable Liner Gun Tube 60°...
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Page 11: Maintenance
FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE GUN TUBES AND NOZZLES a. Replace worn contact tips as required. REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING INSTRUc- b. Remove spatterfrom inside of gasnozzle andfrom tip after TIONS FOR LINERS each 10 minutes of arc time or as required. See Figure D.1, D.2 and D.3 c. - Page 12 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE FIGURE D.1 MAGNUM FIGURE D.2 MAGNUM PRO GUN TUBE ASSEMBLY 9 / 16” (14.3mm) LINER TRIM LENGTH INSULATOR DIFFUSER CONTACT TIP NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FIGURE D.3...
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Page 13: Gun Cables
FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE cable approximately 5.00” (127 mm) when pushing the connector tube into the cable core tube. To tighten, hold GUN CABLES the connector in place while turning the nut. Then See Figure D.3, D.4 & D.5 remove the rod from the core.This procedure ensures the inner core does not kink while assembling or CABLE CLEANING... -
Page 14: K1723
FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE WIRE FEEDER END REPAIR diameter of the cable inner tubeuntil the copper strands are butted against theincoming connector solder.Keeping the a. Remove the cable liner per Removal, Installation, and copper strandsagainst the shoulder,pull the connector nut Trimming Instructions on page D-1. - Page 15 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE k. Install the cable clamp on the cable jacket within 1/8” (3.2 WARNING mm) from the end of the jacket and tighten. Slide the collar nut and cable handle over the connection and ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill. into place.Anchor the cable handle with the screw removed Do not touch electricallylive parts such as output terminals in step (c).
- Page 16 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE FIGURE D.8 FIGURE D.9 FIGURE D.10...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
FAST MATE GUNS SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual TROUBLESHOOTING HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Service and Repair should onlybe performed byLincoln 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. - Page 18 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION MISADJUSTMENT(S) Drive rolls turn, but wire will a. Gun cable kinked and/or twisted. a. Keep as straight as possible.Inspect cable and not feed or wire feeding is replace if necessary.
- Page 22 Donottouchelectricallylivepartsor Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. WARNING electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and ground. Spanish No toquelas parteso los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el AVISO DE bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja- fuera del área de trabajo.
- Page 23 Keep your head out of fumes. Turn poweroffbeforeservicing. Donot operate withpanelopen or WARNING Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. Spanish Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operarcon panel abierto o AVISO DE piración.
- Page 24 We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability,with respect to such information or advice.
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