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Operator’s Manual ® Magnum PRO Curve HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 For use with Code Numbers: K4531-[ ] K4532-[ ] K4533-[ ] K4534-[ ] 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) IM10551-B...
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...
W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
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”...
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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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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 INSTALLATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION ® The MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 Amps guns and cable assemblies have been designed to meet IEC 60974-7 specification for welding with steel electrode using the GMAW (gas metal arc welding) and gas-shielded FCAW (flux- cored arc ®...
® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250 & 350 GUNS K4531-[] 100% DUTY CYCLE AT 250 AMPS WITH CO2 & MIXED GAS K4532-[] 100% DUTY CYCLE AT 350 AMPS WITH CO2 & MIXED GAS Description Cable Contact Tips...
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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MAGNUM® PRO CURVE HDE READY PAK 250 & 350 GUNS K4531-[] 100% DUTY CYCLE AT 250 AMPS WITH CO2 & MIXED GAS K4532-[] 100% DUTY CYCLE AT 350 AMPS WITH CO2 & MIXED GAS Description Contact Tips Cable...
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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MAGNUM® PRO CURVE HDE READY PAK 450 & 550 GUNS K4533-[] 100% DUTY CYCLE AT 450 AMPS WITH CO2 & MIXED GAS K4534-[] 100% DUTY CYCLE AT 550 AMPS WITH CO2 & 500 AMPS WITH MIXED GAS Description Contact Tips Cable...
® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION WHAT’S INCLUDED 1. Coarse thread nozzle Read this entire installation section before you 2. Contact Tip start installation. 3. Diffuser 4. Coarse thread insulator WARNING 5. Gun Tube SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6.
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CONNECTOR KIT INSTALLATION TO GUN CABLE K613-1 Installation The Magnum Pro curve HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 guns are shipped as generic assemblies and must be assembled to a a) Remove brass cable connector and insulation tube from the Magnum Connector Kit before they can be connected to a wire K613-1 Kit.
® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 INSTALLATION CONTACT TIP AND GAS NOZZLE INSTALLATION LINER INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS a. Choose the correct size contact tip for the electrode being Installation of ( KP42 , KP44 and KP45 series liners) used (wire size is stenciled on the side of the contact tip) and screw it snugly into the gas diffuser.
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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 INSTALLATION Connection to Miller Feeders Gun and cable assemblies which were assembled with a K466-3 connection kit will connect easily to a variety of popular Miller wire feeders. a. Check that the gun liner, connector cap liner, driverolls and guide tubes are appropriate for the electrode size being used.
® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 OPERATION OPERATION ELECTRODES AND EQUIPMENT ® Do not attempt to use this equipment until you The MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250-350-450 & 550 guns and have thoroughly read all operating and mainte- cables have been designed for use with Lincoln L-50 and L-56, solid steel wire, Lincoln Outershield cored electrodes for the gas- nance manuals supplied with your machine.
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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 ACCESSORIES MAGNUM® PRO CURVE 250 & 350 GUNS CONTACT TIP 350 A Standard Standard Tapered Tip Tapered Tip Wire Diameter In (mm) Pkg. Qty. -10 Pkg. Qty. -100 Pkg. Qty. -10 Pkg.
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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 ACCESSORIES ® MAGNUM PRO CURVE 450 & 550 GUNS CONTACT TIP 550 A Standard Standard Extended Life Extended Life Magnum PRO Tapered Magnum PRO Tapered Wire Diameter In (mm) Pkg. Qty. -10 Pkg.
® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CABLE REPAIR ® The MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250-350-450 & 550 guns feature REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING GUN the use of repairable cable connectors. If the cable ever gets LINERS severely damaged.
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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 MAINTENANCE Position the cable boot and strain relief on the cable so it fits in cable handle cavity and lock the strain relief in place by pushing the two halves together. Assemble cable in left side of gun handle.
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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 MAINTENANCE f. Check that the cable boot and cable handle are on the cable. Wire Feeder End Repair Slip the connector nut over the copper strands with the (REQUIRES 2 #S19492-1 TERMINALS) threaded end out.
® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
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® MAGNUM PRO CURVE HDE 250, 350, 450 & 550 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION (SYMPTOMS) MISADJUSTMENT(S) Drive rolls turn, but wire will Gun cable kinked and/or twisted. Keep as straight as possible.
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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 moja-...
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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 res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
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