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Operation...............................................................................................................................Section B
Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................B-2
Safety Instructions.......................................................................................................................B-2
General Description ....................................................................................................................B-2
Recommended Applications .................................................................................................B-3
Design Features and Advantages ........................................................................................B-3
Welding Capability ................................................................................................................B-4
Controls and Settings..................................................................................................................B-4
Engine Controls ....................................................................................................................B-5
Welder Controls ....................................................................................................................B-6
Auxiliary Power Controls ......................................................................................................B-7
Engine Operation ........................................................................................................................B-8
Starting the Engine ...............................................................................................................B-8
Stopping the Engine .............................................................................................................B-8
Break-In Period.....................................................................................................................B-8
Typical Fuel Consumption ....................................................................................................B-8
Welder Operation ........................................................................................................................B-9
Stick Welding ........................................................................................................................B-9
Pipe Welding.........................................................................................................................B-9
Constant Current (CC) Welding............................................................................................B-9
TIG Welding ..........................................................................................................................B-9
Wire Feed (Constant Voltage) Welding ..............................................................................B-11
Auxiliary Power Operation.........................................................................................................B-11
Simultaneous Welding and Auxiliary Power Loads ............................................................B-11
Arc Gouging ........................................................................................................................B-11
Paralleling ...........................................................................................................................B-11
Extension Cord Recommendations...........................................................................................B-12
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