Lincoln Electric IM972 - Manual

Lincoln Electric IM972

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – SAFETY; WARNING; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS; The Above For Diesel Engines
  • Page 3 – ii
  • Page 4 – iii; Refer to
  • Page 5 – iv; PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ
  • Page 6 – Thank You; Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately
  • Page 7 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • Page 8 – INSTALLATION
  • Page 10 – CAUTION; • Keep hands away from muffler or HOT engine
  • Page 11 – ELECTRICAL OUTPUT CONNECTIONS; WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONS; Cable Size and Length; RECOMMENDED WELDING CABLE; OUTBACKTM 185 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
  • Page 12 – MACHINE GROUNDING
  • Page 13 – PREMISES WIRING; N E V E R B Y P A S S T H E C I R C U I T B R E A K E R S .; e v e r o p e r a t e t h i s m a c h i n e w i t h d a m a g e d o r; AUXILIARY POWER RECEPTACLES
  • Page 14 – ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE OUTBACKTM 185; Common Electrical Devices
  • Page 15 – OPERATION; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
  • Page 17 – GENERAL DESCRIPTION; Welder; WELDING CAPABILITY
  • Page 18 – CONTROLS AND SETTINGS; WELDER/GENERATOR CONTROLS; POSITIVE; OUTPUT PANEL CONTROLS
  • Page 19 – ENGINE OPERATION; Starting/Shutdown Instructions; “Start”; Auto Idle; Low Oil Sensing
  • Page 20 – WELDING OPERATION
  • Page 21 – ELECTRODE SELECTION GUIDE; AUXILIARY POWER OPERATION; GENERAL INFORMATION; TION
  • Page 22 – AUXILIARY POWER APPLICATIONS
  • Page 23 – ACCESSORIES
  • Page 24 – MAINTENANCE; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Operating and Maintenance; ROUTINE AND PERIODIC; ENGINE MAINTENANCE; Do not screw in; FILL to FULL mark on; Tighten dipstick
  • Page 25 – To service the pre-cleaner
  • Page 26 – TROUBLESHOOTING; Local Lincoln Authorized Field Service Facility; HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
  • Page 27 – Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual; PROBLEMS
  • Page 29 – Contact; WELDING PROBLEMS
  • Page 30 – DIAGRAMS
  • Page 31 – DIMENSION PRINT
  • Page 32 – NOTES
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OUTBACK 185

™

OPERATORʼS MANUAL

IM972

September, 2010

Safety Depends on You

Lincoln arc welding and cutting
equipment is designed and built
w i t h s a f e t y i n m i n d . H o w e v e r ,
y o u r o v e r a l l s a f e t y c a n b e
increased by proper installation
... and thoughtful operation on
y o u r p a r t .

D O N O T I N S T A L L ,

O P E R A T E O R R E P A I R T H I S
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ-
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT.

And,

m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y , t h i n k b e f o r e
you act and be careful.

For use with machines having Code Numbers:

11516

Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc.

This manual covers equipment which is no
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Specifications and availability of optional
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Summary

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 outdoor...

Page 3 - ii

® 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 durab...

Page 4 - iii; Refer to

® iii SAFETY 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 manufacturerʼsrecommendations. 8.c. Ground th...

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