Lincoln Electric IM887 - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY; WARNING; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS; The Above For Diesel Engines

FOR ENGINEpowered equipment. 1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running. ____________________________________________________ 1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes outdoors....

Page 3 - ii; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

ii SAFETY ii ARC RAYS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks andthe rays of the arc when welding or observingopen arc welding. Headshield and filter lensshould conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable...

Page 4 - iii

FOR ELECTRICALLYpowered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working onthe equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’srecommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in ac...

Page 5 - iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ

iv SAFETY iv PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté générales suiv- antes: Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc 1. Protegez-vous contre la seco...

Page 6 - Thank YYou; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

Thank YYou for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product •••as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual an...

Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 8 - M A G N U M 2 5 0 L X - G e n e r a l I N F O R M AT I O N

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The 250 LX spool gun is a lightweight, handheld combined semiau-tomatic wire feeder and welding gun, designed primarily for alu-minum welding using argon shielding gas. The feeding distance ofthe self-contained wire supply to the arc is only several inches, elim-inating the wire ...

Page 9 - M A G N U M 2 5 0 L X - I N S TA L L AT I O N; CABLE ASSEMBLY 25’

Unpacking the Spool Gun Safety Precautions – Read "Safety Precautions" in the Operating Manual before proceeding. Only personnel that have read and understood the Operating Manual should install and operate this equipment. – Power source must be turned "OFF" and power leads disconnec...

Page 10 - Spool Gun Familiarization

Spool Gun Familiarization Become familiar with your spool gun before connecting to welder.For features described below, refer to Figure on the next page. 1. Handle, gun can be used in either right or left hand. 2. Trigger operates welding power, gas flow, and wire feed. 3. Remote wire speed control,...

Page 11 - M A G N U M 2 5 0 L X - O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S; Setup Procedure

M A G N U M 2 5 0 L X - O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 5 LID (POSITION UP) CONTACT TIP SPOOL COVER KNOB SPOOL COVER TORCH BODY IDLER ROLLER PRESSURE RELEASE LEVER (POSITION UP) Safety Precautions WARNING • Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with skin or wet clothing • Insula...

Page 12 - CORRECT

M A G N U M 2 5 0 L X - O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 6 4. Select wire of size and type needed. Wire must be straight, with no kinks or bends. Check drive roller for the correct groovepositioning for the size wire selected. See "Drive Roll GrooveSelection", for details. 5. Put wir...

Page 13 - CAUTION; Drive Roll Groove Selection

M A G N U M 2 5 0 L X - O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S NARROW WIDE 3/64th .030 or .035 LID RELEASE LEVER SHAFT DRIVE ROLL 7 Liner Installation: Over tightening the Liner Retaining Set Screw can cause damageto the Plastic Liner and cause wire feeding problems. DIFFUSER SET SCREW NECK LINER ...

Page 14 - Making A Weld; Procedure Settings

8 M A G N U M 2 5 0 L X - O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Making A Weld 1. Check that the spool gun power, control, and gas connections are correct for the power source being used. Check that the gas supplyis turned on. Check wire spool for an adequate supply of wire. 2. See "Procedure ...

Page 15 - ACCESSORIES

M A G N U M 2 5 0 L X A C C E S S O R I E S / M A I N T E N A N C E MAINTENANCE Safety Precautions WARNING • Do not operate with covers removed. • Disconnect input power from welder before installing gun. • Do not touch electrically hot part. • Only qualified persons should install, use or serviceth...

Page 18 - ÇÃ

WARNING AVISO DE PRECAUCION ATTENTION WARNUNG ATEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TOBE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS I...