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Lincoln Electric IM468-A manual

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  • Page 1

    K520 UTILITY C AR T OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IM468-A August, 2005 Safety Depends on You Lincoln arc welding and cutting equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thought- ful operation on your part. DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READING TH[...]

  • Page 2

    FOR ENGINE powered 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. ________________________________________________[...]

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    ii SAFETY ii ARC RA YS can burn. 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or observing open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. 4.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant material to protect your skin[...]

  • Page 4

    FOR ELECTRICALL Y powered equipment. 8.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the fuse box before working on the equipment. 8.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s recommendations. 8.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical C[...]

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    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 secousse électrique: a. Les circuits ?[...]

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    v v T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page Safety Precautions............................................................................................................. i - iv Product Description ............................................................................................................A-1 Specifications ........................................[...]

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    A-1 UTILITY CART A-1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The K520 Utility Cart is designed for mounting and transporting the Lincoln family of small SP and Weld- Pak type welders and the small AC types. It has provi- sions for mounting a single gas cylinder when used with a SP type welder or Weld-Pak type. This unit is compact enough for home use, yet rugged enoug[...]

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    A-2 A-2 FIGURE 2 STEP 4 (SEE FIGURE 3) With the Rear Shelf still raised, install the right hand Vertical Gusset alongside the Tank Support. Begin by placing the tab in the bottom of the Vertical Gusset into the slot in the Bottom Shelf, just to the right of the Rear Upright. Insert the Vertical Gusset’s upper tab into the Rear Upright. Repeat thi[...]

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    A-3 A-3 STEP 8 Tighten all eleven screws (7 inserted by the customer, 4 inserted at the factory) used to hold the Utility Cart together. STEP 9 (SEE FIGURE 6) Stand the Utility Cart on its front. Slide the Rear Axle through the mounting holes provided. Place the inside washers, then the Wheels, then the outside washers. Secure the wheels in place w[...]

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    A-4 A-4 WELDER MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Small SP welder and Weldpak to the Utility Cart Parts Required: Part Number Description Required S19528 Mounting Clip 3 CF000014 1/4-20 x .75 screw 3 T9860-6 Lock Washer 3 CF000017 1/4-20 Hex Nut 3 Refer to FIGURE 8 while mounting your welder. STEP 1 Secure one Welder Clip in position with a bolt, lock- washer, [...]

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    A-5 A-5 AC-225-C WELDER TO THE UTILITY CART Parts Required: Part Number Description Required S8025-54 1/4-20 x 1.25 4 Screw Refer to FIGURE 9 while mounting your AC-225-C welder. Position the AC-225-C as shown. Attach the AC-225- C with four 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. Self-tapping screws from underneath using the holes provided in the base of the AC-225-C and[...]

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    A-6 A-6 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS The Utility Cart is designed for hand moving only. Do not attempt to pull the cart with any mechanized vehi- cle. Use the cart on a level surface only. Moving the cart over steep inclines could cause the cart to roll out of control, or tip over. Either situation could result in damage to the cart, welder, or injury t[...]

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    G2300 A.01 1 2 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 A A 12.85 34.58 A A A A 20.25 29.88 A A 33.88 A A 7 A A 14 31.03 A A INSIDE 6 N.A. N.A. N.A. .12 ± .12 4.00 ± .25 15 16 17 3 3 17.95 1 PART NO DESCRIPTION ITEM REQ’D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 G2299 L8508 S17073-4 M8809-124 T12570-3 BOTTOM SHELF HANDLE REAR WHEEL AXLE PUSH NUT M17306 S20137 TANK SUPPORT & [...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic READ AND UNDERST AND THE MANUF ACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES. SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL F ABRICANTE PARA EL[...]

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    W ARNING A VISO DE PRECAUCION A TTENTION W ARNUNG A TEN ÇÃ O Spanish French German Portuguese Japanese Chinese Korean Arabic LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO F ABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIP AMENTO E AS P ARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS PRÁTICAS DE SEGURANÇA DO EMPREGADOR. ● Keep your head out of fumes. ● Use ventilation or exhaust to remove fumes f[...]

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    • Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide • Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com • World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •[...]