Install The Shielding Gas - Craftsman 934.205592 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT - GAS CYLINDER SIZE
RESTRICTION! The tank tray you have
just installed on the back of the welder
will handle gas cylinders no larger than
20 cubic feet. If you select a cylinder
larger than 20 cubic feet, it must be
chained to a wall or other fixed support.
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Figure 1. Mount Tank Tray Bracket
To Welder
2.
Align the four tank tray bracket (1)
mounting holes (as shown in Figure
1) with the four staked nuts on the
rear of the welder.
Start one 1_ inch split lock washer
(2) and a 1_-20 x _/2inch hex bolt (3)
in one of the top tank tray bracket
(1) mounting holes, then start each
of the other three split lock nuts (2)
and _-20 x 1/2inch hex bolts (3)
through the remaining mounting
holes.
3. Tighten all four hex bolts.
INSTALL THE SHIELDING GAS
WARNING
IMPROPER HANDLING AND
MAINTENANCE OF COMPRESSED
GAS CYLINDERS AND REGULATORS
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH! Always secure gas
cylinders to the tank bracket kit, a wall,
or other fixed support to prevent the
cylinder from falling over and rupturing.
Read, understand, and follow all the
COMPRESSED GASSES AND
EQUIPMENT HAZARDS in the SAFETY
SUMMARY at the front of this manual.
Secure your gas cylinder to the tank
bracket kit, a wall, or other fixed support.
1.
Remove the protective cap from the
cylinder and inspect the regulator
connecting threads for dust, dirt oil,
and grease. Remove any dust or
dirt with a clean cloth. DO NOT
ATTACH THE REGULATOR IF OIL,
GREASE, OR DAMAGE ARE
PRESENT.
2. Open the cylinder valve FOR JUST
AN INSTANT to blow out any
foreign matter inside the valve port
to reduce the risk of plugging or
damaging the regulator. Never aim
the open cylinder valve port at
yourself or bystanders.
3. Screw the regulator supplied with
this welder (see Figure 2) into the
cylinder valve and tighten with a
wrench.
Adjustable Regulator Preset Regulator
Figure 2. Gas Regulators
4. Insert the gas hose into the outlet
port of the gas regulator. The hose
locks in place in the fitting when
pressed into the port.
5. To remove the gas hose, press
down on the ring at the rear of the
gas fitting, and pull the hose out of
the fitting.
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