Lincoln Electric Ranger 305G manual

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    No. HP & Dimensions Net Product Rated Output Output Engine of Speed H x W x D Weight Name Current/Voltage/Duty Cycle Range Model Cyl. (rpm) inches (mm) lbs. (kg) Ranger 305G 305A DC CC/29V/100% 20-305A DC Kohler OHV Command 2 23 @ 3600 36.2 x 21.5 x 42.3 510 300A DC CV/29V/100% 40-300A Pipe CH23S Gasoline (920 x 546 x 1073) (231) 20-250A DC TIG[...]

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    PERFORMANCE W elding Performance • Pr ovides superior DC arc welding performance for stick, TIG, cored-wir e, MIG and arc gouging. • Lincoln Chopper T echnology . - Easy Starts. - Smooth Arc. - Low Spatter . - Excellent Bead Appearance. • CC-Stick mode is optimized for general purpose stick using E7018 low hydrogen electr ode. • Downhill Pi[...]

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    A CLOSER LOOK Ranger ® 305G www .lincolnelectric.com [3] 18 17 16 19 1. Hour Meter 2. Output Contr ol Dial 3. Digital W eld Output Ammeter 4. W eld Mode Switch 5. Arc For ce & Inductance/ Pinch Control Dial 6. Circuit Breakers 7. 120 V olt AC Receptacles (NEMA 5-20R) 8. Output Stud Covers 9. Ground Stud 10. 120/240 V olt AC Full KV A Receptacl[...]

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    (1) DC constant voltage capability provides convenience and added safety when welding in electrically hazardous conditions. (2) When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced. Output voltage is within +- 10% at all loads up to rated capacit y . (3) 120V will operate either 60 Hz or 50/60 Hz power tools, lights, etc. (4) Circuits cannot be[...]

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    GENERAL OPTIONS Power Plug Kit Provides four 120V plugs rated at 20 amps each, and one dual voltage, full KV A plug rated at 120/240V , 50 amps. 120V plug may not be compatible with common household receptacles. Order K802N Power Plug Kit Provides four 120V plugs rated at 15 amps each, and one dual voltage, full KV A plug rated at 120/240V , 50 amp[...]

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    RECOMMENDED OPTIONS Ranger ® 305G www .lincolnelectric.com [6] STICK OPTIONS CONT . Remote Control Kit Consists of a control box with choice of two cable lengths. Permits remote adjustment of output. Order K857 for 25 ft. (7.6 m) K857-1 for 100 ft. (30.5 m) TIG OPTIONS Pro-T orch ® PT A-26V TIG T orch Air -Cooled 200 amp torch equipped with valve[...]

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    WIRE FEEDERS CONT . Gun Receiver Bushing (For LN-15) For use with K126-2 Magnum 350 Innershield Gun. Order K1500-1 Magnum® 300 MIG Gun For .035-.045” (0.9-1.2 mm) gas- shielded wire with 15 ft. (4.5 m) cable. LN-25 Order K1802-1 (includes Connector Kit) LN-15 Order: K470-2 Magnum 300 MIG Gun K466-10 Connector Kit Drive Roll and Guide T ube Kit ([...]

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    RANGER ® 305G (Kohler Engine with Mechanical Fuel Pump) K1726-4 RANGER ® 305G (Kohler Engine with Electric Fuel Pump) K1726-5 RANGER ® 305G One-Pak ® Package K2353-2 RECOMMENDED GENERAL OPTIONS Power Plug Kit (20 amp) K802N Power Plug Kit (15 amp) K802R Full KV A Power Plug T12153-9 GFCI 120V Receptacle Kit (two kits required) K1690-1 Spark Arr[...]