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OWNER’S AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL Vertical, Water-Cooled 4-Cycle Diesel Engine CAUTION Do not operate the Generator/Welder, or any other appliance, before you have read and understood the instructions for use and keep near for ready use. DGW400DMK-S1 X753-005 84 0 X753803-070 0...
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Introduction We would like to thank you very much for purchasing this Shindaiwa Soundproof Diesel Engine Generator & Welder. This manual has been created in order to ensure safe and proper use of this equipment. Be sure to thoroughly read this manual before operating the equipment as the improper operation of this equipment can result in an accident or malfunction.
1. Safety Precautions Warning: Suffocation from Exhaust Fume Do not operate the equipment in a poorly-ventilated area such as indoors or within a tunnel because the engine exhaust fume includes components that are harmful to humans. Warning: Suffocation from Welding Fume ...
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Warning: Injury Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open. There is a danger of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as cooling fans and belts. Do not modify the equipment and do not operate with parts removed. ...
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Caution: Injury Use this equipment with it situated on a stable level surface so that it is prevented from moving. Do not move the equipment during operation. Always be sure to turn off the switches of all devices using the equipment and turn off the equipment breakers before starting the engine.
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Location of Warning Labels Replace warning labels when they become difficult to see or damaged by affixing new labels in the specified locations. Order the necessary labels by numbers in parentheses. (1) Suffocation from Exhaust Fume (No. X505-007590) (2) Suffocation from Welding Fume (No. X505-007600) (3) Electric Shock (No.
4. Part Names Operation Panel Terminal Cover Weld Terminals A Weld Terminals B Single/Dual Idle Control Switch DC Meter ECO Drive Display Selector Starter Switch AC Meter Monitor Lamp Hour Meter AC Meter Selector Fuel Meter Emergency Stop Switch Output Control Remote Control Arc Control Dial...
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Right Door Air Cleaner Fuel Lever Frequency (Fuel Strainer) Selector 50Hz 60Hz Oil Plug Oil Inlet Sub Tank Fuse (60A,20A) Oil Gauge Fuel Filter Battery Spill Containment Oil Drain Plug Spill Containment Drain Fuel Drain Plug Water Drain Plug Fuel Inlet Fuel Inlet Cover Lifting Lug Muffler...
5. Equipment 5-1. Spill Containment Warning: Fire Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil. Spilled fuel and oil accumulates in the spill containment. Do not operate the equipment with liquid accumulated in the spill containment. ...
(2) Auto Idle The equipment includes an auto idle function in order to reduce noise, save fuel, and reduce exhaust gas emission. You can set the idle control switch to "AUTO" so that the engine operates at low speed when not welding or using the equipment as a power source. When you start to weld or use as an AC power source, the engine automatically increases to high speed.
(3) Arc Control (for CC mode) The equipment includes an arc control function that adjusts Weaker Stronger the arc strength. You can adjust the setting of the short-circuit current of the weld output by turning the arc control dial. <Note> ...
(2) AC Meter The equipment includes an AC meter that displays the AC Meter single phase 110/115V generated output. The AC meter is equipped with an AC meter selector that can be switched to display voltage, current or frequency. <Note> ...
(1) Water Temperature Monitor Lamp The water temperature monitor lamp ("WATER TEMP") lights up and the engine is automatically stopped if the cooling water temperature becomes irregularly high during operation. If this occurs, inspect the water level of the sub tank and add cooling water if the water level is insufficient.
(1) Operation Check of Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Be sure to always check the earth leakage circuit breakers before starting operation according to the following procedures. Idle Control 1) Start the engine. Switch (Refer to section "8-1. Starting the Engine".) 2) Set the idle control switch to "HIGH".
5-10. Frequency Selector Warning: Injury/Electric Shock Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open. There is a danger of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as cooling fans and belts. Caution: Burn ...
7. Pre-Operation Inspection Warning: Injury/Electric Shock Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open. There is a danger of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as cooling fans and belts. ...
Use a cold-weather fuel that conforms to Fuel Inlet ASTM standards if using the equipment in a cold weather region. Shindaiwa recommends using a fuel with a sulfur content of less than 1,000ppm. - 17 -...
Change the engine oil and oil filter after a shorter period than normal (approximately one-half the normal period) if using a high-sulfur (sulfur content of between 5,000 to 10,000ppm) fuel. Do not use a fuel with a sulfur content of 10,000ppm or more. ...
1) Inspect the battery fluid level. If it is near the lower Terminal level, add distilled water until it reaches the upper UPPER level. LEVEL 2) Inspect for loose terminals and retighten if loose. <Note> It is necessary to recharge the battery when the specific gravity of the battery fluid is 1.23 or less.
<Note> Check that the surrounding area is safe before starting the engine. When there are multiple workers who are working together, they must mutually signal each other before starting the engine. Do not use in an area with high temperature or humidity, or an area with a large amount of dust.
8-2. Stopping the Engine 1) Turn all breakers (1-P 110/115V and 1-P 230/240V) to "OFF". 2) Set the idle control switch to "ECO" or "AUTO". 3) Allow the engine to cool down for approximately 5 minutes. 4) Set the starter switch to "STOP". 5) After the engine stops, turn the fuel lever to "CLOSE".
9-2. Welding Polarity There are "+" (positive) and " " (negative) weld [–] [–] output terminals. Refer to the table below to select a polarity corresponding to the work you are performing. <Note> Weld Terminals Weld Terminals Use the polarity indicated for the welding rods being used if so indicated.
Amount of Welding Personnel and Welding Cable Connection Locations Shielded Metal Arc Welding / Gouging Semi-automatic Arc Welding Single Dual Single Dual Welding Rod Welding Rod Welding Wire Welding Wire 2.6 –8.0 2.0 – 4.0 : 0.6 – 1.2 MIG/MAG : 0.6 –...
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Caution: Injury to Eyes and Skin Always be sure to wear arc-proof glasses (refer to the table below), clothes that completely cover the skin and other protective gear when welding to protect the eyes and skin from harmful light rays generated during welding. Standards for Arc-Proof Glasses (Japanese Industrial Standard) Filter No.
(2) Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gouging, Scratch Start TIG 1) Switch the single/dual selector in accordance with the amount of welding personnel and desired weld output. 2) Switch the weld mode selector in accordance with the work being performed. 3) Adjust the output current using the output control dial. 4) If using "CC"...
<Note> Be sure to use the frequency designated in the equipment incorporated in mercury bulb or induction motor. Devices using a motor might require power that is larger than the device rating. In such cases, consult with the retail outlet where the equipment was purchased. ...
Recovery from Overcurrent Breaker Operation Caution: Injury Always be sure to turn off the power switches of all devices using the equipment when turning on the equipment breakers. Leaving on the power switch of a device using the equipment when the equipment breakers are turned on could result in the sudden operation of the corresponding device.
12. Inspection/Maintenance Warning: Electric Shock/Injury Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the engine key before performing any equipment check or maintenance. Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open. There is a danger of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as cooling fans and belts.
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Perform periodic inspection and maintenance as indicated by the table below in order to ensure that this equipment can be operated in optimal condition. Use the hour meter as a general indicator for the operating time. Inspection Period Pre- Every Every Inspection Item Operation...
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(1) Changing the Engine Oil 1st time 50th hour Oil Plug Oil Gauge Oil Inlet 2nd time Every 100 hours and after 1) Remove the oil plug. 2) Remove the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil. 3) Tighten the oil drain plug. 4) Add oil through the oil inlet, while checking the oil level using the oil gauge, until it reaches the maximum level.
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(3) Cleaning/Replacing the Air Element 1st time: 50th hour / Clip Right Door Cleaning 2nd time and after: Every 100 hours Replacement Every 400 hours 1) Release the air cleaner clips and remove the cleaner cap. 2) Clean or replace the air element. <If dry dust is adhering>...
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(6) Changing the Cooling Water Change Every 2,000 hours or 1 year Cooling Water Total Capacity: Approximately 4 L (Including the sub tank capacity of approx. 0.6 L) Radiator Cap Sub Tank Water Inlet Water Drain Plug Top Plate 1) Open the top plate. 2) Remove the radiator cap.
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(8) Cleaning/Inspecting the Spill Containment Cleaning Every 400 hours or 1 year Caution: Injury Always be sure to use the lifting lug when lifting the equipment, and lift slowly and directly straight above. Wear a helmet, safety shoes, gloves and similar protective gear when performing lifting work.
13. Long-Term Storage Warning: Electric Shock/Injury Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the engine key before performing any equipment check or maintenance. Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open. There is a danger of hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as cooling fans and belts.
14. Troubleshooting Warning: Electric Shock/Injury Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the engine key before performing any equipment check or maintenance. Do not touch the equipment during operation if the equipment or your body is wet. ...
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Refer to the table below to perform inspection when the equipment is operating poorly. If you cannot resolve a problem after inspecting the equipment, request repair at the retail outlet where the equipment was purchased. Symptom Possible Causes Remedy Starter motor does 1.
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Error Code Display Error Code Display Error codes are displayed on the DC and AC meters when the control board detects an error. If the error code is displayed, follow to the procedures in the "Remedy". Error Symptom Remedy Code Set the idle control switch to "AUTO"...
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