Lincoln Electric K479-13 Operator's Manual

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IM435-D
| Issue Date May - 23
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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
K4531-2-FM-45
K4531-4-FM-45
K4532-2-FM-45
K4532-4-FM-45
K4856-2-FM-45
K4856-4-FM-45
K4857-2-FM-45
K4857-4-FM-45
K4700-1-FM-116A

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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 K4531-2-FM-45 K4531-4-FM-45 K4532-2-FM-45 Register your machine: K4532-4-FM-45 www.lincolnelectric.com/register K4856-2-FM-45 Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator K4856-4-FM-45 Save for future reference...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. A QUALITY PRODUCT BY 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...
  • Page 3 P.O. Box 351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 causes localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FAST MATE GUNS SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION..............................SECTION A 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 E PARTS LIST ........................PARTS.LINCOLNELECTRIC.COM...
  • Page 7: Installation

    FAST MATE GUNS SERIES INSTALLATION INSTALLATION CONNECTION TO FAST-MATE COMPATIBLE FEEDERS Read and understand this entire section before operating the machine. FM model gun cable assemblies will connect easily to any feeder equipped with a European style gun connector or any Lincoln wire feeder equipped with a K489 Series FastMate Adapter Kit.
  • Page 8: Operation

    FAST MATE GUNS SERIES OPERATION OPERATION ELECTRODES AND EQUIPMENT The MAGNUM® PRO guns and cable has been designed for use Read and understand this entire section before operating with Lincoln L-50 and L-56, solid steel wire electrodes for the the machine. GMAW process and Lincoln Outershield®...
  • Page 9 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES OPERATION TABLE B.1 MAGNUM 200 FM 200 AMP @ 60% DUTY CYCLE WITH CO2 GAS 150 AMP @ 60% DUTY CYCLE WITH MIXED GAS Product Gas Diffuser Gun Cable Wire Size in. Contact Tips Nozzle Gun Tube 60° Insulator Cable Liner Number...
  • Page 10 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES OPERATION TABLE B.6 - MAGNUM PRO CURVE 300 FM 300 AMP @ 60% DUTY CYCLE WITH CO2 GAS 200 AMP @ 50% DUTY CYCLE WITH MIXED GAS Product Gun Cable Wire Size in. Contact Tips Gas Diffuser Gas Nozzle Insulator Cable Liner Gun Tube 60°...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE GUN TUBES AND NOZZLES a. Replace worn contact tips as required. REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND TRIMMING b. Remove spatter from inside of gas nozzle and from tip after INSTRUCTIONS 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...
  • 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.
  • Page 14 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE WIRE FEEDER END REPAIR diameter of the cable inner tube until the copper strands are butted against the incoming connector solder. Keeping the a. Remove the cable liner per Removal, Installation, and copper strands against 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.
  • Page 16 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES MAINTENANCE FIGURE D.8 FIGURE D.9 FIGURE D.10...
  • 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 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.
  • Page 18 FAST MATE GUNS SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEM POSSIBLE AREAS OF RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION MISADJUSTMENT(S) (SYMPTOMS) 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 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 ground. 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- fuera del área de trabajo.
  • Page 23 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. Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
  • Page 24 Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying...

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