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    RANGER 305LPG )*, . ),-['(/& IM10043-A November, 2010 -6;:IN:E:C9HDC3DJ 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 thoughtful operation on your part. ) (). #(-.&& )*,.?[...]

  • Page 2

    ),(!#( *DL:G:9:FJ>EB:CI 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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    >> - .3 >> ARC R A Y S can b ur n. 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 materia[...]

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    >>> - .3 >>> FOR ELECTRIC ALL Y pow er ed 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 acc[...]

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    >K - .3 >K *,P/.#)(--Z,.P 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: -RG:IQ*DJG-DJ96<:&G8 1. Protegez-vous contre la sec[...]

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    K K Thank Y ou For selecting a +/&#.3 product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company prod- uct ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! ,:69I=>H)E:G6IDGH '6CJ6A8DBEA:I:AN before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it hand[...]

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    K>> K>> . &) )(.(.- '6>CI:C6C8: [...]

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    ,(!,U&*!  Output rating in watts is equivalent to volt-amperes at unity power factor. Output voltage is within ± 10% at all loads up to rated capacity. When welding, available auxiliary power will be reduced.  #(-. && .#)(  ."(#& -*# # .#)(-[...]

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     #(-. && .#)( ,(!,U&*!  '"#(-*# # .#)(-,(!,U&*!% ,*.&-/2#&#,3*)1,#,/#.,%,[...]

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     #(-. && .#)( ,(!,U&*!  #.#)(&- .3 *,/.#)(- "#!" & .#./)*, .#)( The RANGER® 305LPG requires no adjustments for High Altitude. D CDI DE:G6I: L>I= 6 =><= 6AI>IJ9: ?:I >CHI6AA[...]

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     #(-. && .#)( ,(!,U&*!  0"#&')/(.#(! #BEGDE:GAN BDJCI:9 8DC8:CIG6I:9 AD69H B6N 86JH: JCHI67A: K:=>8A:=6C9A>C< 6C9 I>G:H DG DI=:G 8DBEDC:CIHID;6>A T )CAN IG6CHEDGI I=>H FJ>EB:CI DC?[...]

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    C>C8DGG:8I HE6G@6GG:HIDG B6NA:69ID 96B6<:ID I=::C<>C:DG69K:GH:AN6;;:8IE:G;DGB6C8: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ "#!" ,+/(3 !(, .),- ), .#! **&# .#)(- The K93 0-2 TI G M odule is su itabl e f or us [...]

  • Page 14

    &#(-. && .#)( Install the welding cables to your RANGER® 305LPG as follows: 1. The engine must be OFF to install welding cables. 2. Remove the flanged nuts from the output terminals. 3. Connect the electrode holder and work cables to the weld output terminals. The terminals are identi- fied on the case front. 4. Ti[...]

  • Page 15

     #(-. && .#)( ,(!,U&*!  TABLE lll ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE RANGER® 305LPG. .NE: DBBDCA:8IG>86A:K>8:H *DHH>7A:DC8:GCH Resistive Heaters, toasters, incandescent NONE light bulbs, electric range, hot pan, skillet, coffee maker. Capacitive TV sets, radio[...]

  • Page 16

     #(-. && .#)( ,(!,U&*!  -. (3*)1,)((.#)(- The RANGER® 305LPG is suitable for temporary, standby or emergency power using the engine manufacturer’s rec- ommended maintenance schedule. The RANGER® 305LPG can be permanently installed as a standby power unit f[...]

  • Page 17

     #(-. && .#)( ,(!,U&*!  240 Volt 60 Hz. 3-Wire Service POWER  COMPANY  METER 240 VOLT 120 VOLT 1 20 VOLT LOAD N NEUTRAL BUS GROUND PREMISES DISCONNECT AND SERVICE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION GND N NOTE: No. 6 COPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE SEE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL [...]

  • Page 18

     #(-. && .#)( ,(!,&*!  )((.#)( )  &#()&( &.,# 1#, ,- DCC:8I>DC D; &( DG &( ID I=: ,(!,U &*! 1. Shut the welder off. 2. Connect the LN-7 or LN-8 per i[...]

  • Page 19

     #(-. && .#)( ,(!,U&*!  #; NDJ 6G: JH>C< 6C &( L>I=DJI 6C >CI:GC6A 8DC I68IDG I=: :A:8IGD9: L>AA 7: :C:G<>O:9 L=:C I=: ,(!,U&*!>HHI6GI:9 ----------------------[...]

  • Page 20

    ), /2#&#, 3*)1, Start the engine and set the IDLER control switch to the desired operating mode. Full power is available regardless of the welding control settings providing no welding current is being drawn. The auxiliary power of the RANGER® 305LPG con- sists of two 20 Amp-120 VAC GFCI (5-20R) duplex receptacles and one 50 [...]

  • Page 21

     )*, .#)(  1&#(!)(.,)&- )/.*/.)(.,)& The CONTROL dial provides continuous control of the welding current or welding voltage depending on the selected welding mode. This control is not active in the CC-STICK, DOWN HILL PIPE, and CV-WIRE modes when a remote control or wire feeder with [...]

  • Page 22

     )*, .#)(  CV-WIRE mode: In this mode, turning the ARC CONTROL clockwise from –10 (soft) to +10 (crisp) changes the arc from soft and washed-in to crisp and narrow. It acts as an inductance control. The proper setting depends on the pro- cedure and operator preference. Start with a setting at 0. 1& )/[...]

  • Page 23

     )*, .#)(  )E:G6I>C< I=: HI6GI:G BDIDG ;DG BDG: I=6C  H:8 DC9H 86C 96B6<: I=: B DIDG #; I=: :C<>C: ;6>AH ID HI6GI G:A:6H: I=: HL>I8= 6C9 L6>I  H:8DC9H 7:;DG: DE:G6I>DC I=: HI6GI:G 6<6>C[...]

  • Page 24

     )*, .#)(  .#!1&#(! The TOUCH START TIG setting of the MODE switch is for DC TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding. To initiate a weld, the CONTROL dial is first set to the desired current and the tung- sten is touched to the work. During the time the tungsten is touching the work there is very little voltage or curr[...]

  • Page 25

    ,!)/!#(! The RANGER® 305LPG can be used for limited arc gouging. For optimal performance, set the MODE switch to CC-STICK and the ARC CONTROL to +10. Set the CONTROL knob to adjust output current to the desired level for the gouging electrode being used according to the ratings in the following table. Carbon Diameter Current Range (DC, el[...]

  • Page 26

     --),#-  )*.#)(---),#- ( )' *  .#&&#()&(+/#*'(. % "03 /.3 .1) 1"& .,#&, ), -'&&1&,- For road, off-road and in-plant and yard tow[...]

  • Page 27

     '#(.((  ,(!,U&*! %)"&,(!#( (1) Service more frequently when used in dusty areas and/or at high ambient temperatures. - .3 *,/.#)(- T  "6K: FJ6A>;>:9 E:GHDCC:A 9D 6AA B6>CI:C6C8: 6C9IGDJ7A:H=DDI>C<LDG@[...]

  • Page 28

     '#(.((  C<>C:)>A=6C<: Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. • Remove the oil filler cap and dipstick. Remove the yellow cap from the oil drain valve and attach the flexible drain tube supplied with the machine. Push in and twist the drain valve [...]

  • Page 29

     '#(.((  #, #& .,* *,&'(. • Loosen the cover retaining knob and remove the cover. • Remove the pre-cleaner from the paper element. • Remove the element cover nut, element cover, and paper element. • Do not wash the paper element or use pressurized air, as this [...]

  • Page 30

     '#(.((  (!#( $/-.'(. Adjustments to the engine are to be made only by a Lincoln Service Center or an authorized Field Service Shop.  .., 3'#(.(( To access the battery, Remove the 2 screws from the rear battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket[...]

  • Page 31

     '#(.((  ,(!,U&*! 1 :A9:G!:C:G6IDG'6>CI:C6C8: -.),! Store the RANGER® 305LPG in clean, dry protected areas. &(#(! Blow out the generator and controls peri- odically with low pressure air. Do this at least once a week in particularly dirty areas. ,[...]

  • Page 32

     .,)/&-")).#(!  ,(!,U&*! If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your &D86A&>C8DACJI=DG>O:9 >:A9-:GK>8: 68>A>IN for technical troubleshooting assistance before you proce[...]

  • Page 33

     .,)/&-")).#(!  ,(!,U&*! Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your &D86A&>C8DACJI=DG>O:9 >:A9-:GK>8: 68>A&g[...]

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     .,)/&-")).#(!  ,(!,U&*! Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your &D86A&>C8DACJI=DG>O:9 >:A9-:GK>8: 68>A&g[...]

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     .,)/&-")).#(!  ,(!,U&*! Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your &D86A&>C8DACJI=DG>O:9 >:A9-:GK>8: 68>A&g[...]

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     .,)/&-")).#(!  ,(!,U&*! Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, contact your &D86A&>C8DACJI=DG>O:9 >:A9-:GK>8: 68>A&g[...]

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     #!,'-  ,(!,U&*! or service this equipment. Only qualified personnel should install,use Keep away from moving parts. Keep guards in place. MOVING PARTS can injure WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts. before servicing. Disconnect NEGATIVE (-) Battery lead Do not operate with panels open. ELECT[...]

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