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Operation, General description, Design features – Lincoln Electric IM752 RANGER 8 User Manual

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OPERATION

RANGER 8

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Ranger

8 is a twin-cylinder, gasoline driven, mul-

tiprocess arc welder and AC power generator. It is
built in a heavy gauge steel case for durability on the
job site.

DESIGN FEATURES

AC/DC STICK WELDING (Constant Current)

AC 40 - 225 Amps

DC 40 - 210 Amps

100% Duty Cycle on All Settings

Output Selector with 6 Ranges

Output Control for Fine Current Adjustment

Use with a broad range of AC & DC Electrodes

Including Fleetweld

®

5P

DC SEMIAUTOMATIC WIRE FEED WELDING
(Constant Voltage)

CV Tap Setting for 60-200 Amps.

100% Duty Cycle.

Excellent Performance with .068

(1.7mm)

NR

®

-211-MP Innershield

®

Electrode.

Limited MIG Welding with L-50 & L-56 using blended

Argon Shielding Gas.

The Recommended Wire Feeder is the LN-25, but

Can Also be Used with the LN-7 Wire Feeder.
(LN-7 and LN-25 without Contactor Requires the
K240 Contactor Kit).

AC/DC TIG WELDING (Constant Current)

AC & DC TIG Welding Can be Done at All Constant

Current Output Range Settings.

AC TIG welding requires TIG Module Option.

(See Accessories Section for TIG Module Options)

AUXILIARY POWER

8000 Watt AC 115/230 Volt 60 Hz. Generator.

Operates AC Power Tools.

Powers Battery Chargers.

Powers a 1.5 HP Motor (If Started Under No Load).

Lights Eighty 100 Watt Incandescent Bulbs.

Can be Used for Standby Power.

OTHER FEATURES

Bottom Mounted 9 Gallon Fuel Tank with a
Convenient Top Fill and Fuel Gauge.

Polarity Switch for Selecting DC+, DC-, or AC
Welding Output.

Electronic Engine Idler. Engine Automatically Goes to
Low Idle in 10 to 14 Seconds after Welding or Use

of Auxiliary Power. Includes High Idle Switch.

Electric Starting.

Battery Charging Ammeter.

Full 8 KVA Auxiliary Output Receptacle.

Factory Installed Engine Hour Meter.

Engine Protection Shuts Engine Down in the
Event of Low Oil Pressure.

Built-in Feet for Easy Mounting to Truck Bed or
Trailer.

All Copper Alternator Windings and High
Quality Insulation for Long-Life and
Dependability.

Powder Painted Case and Base for Outstanding
Corrosion Protection.

Quiet muffler with reversible exhaust feature; either
right or left side of machine.

ENGINE OPTIONS

Three Engines are available for the Ranger 8
Welders; the Onan P220, the Kohler 20 HP
Command

®

* and the Honda GX620KI. All three

engines have the following features:

Air Cooled, Twin-Cylinder.

Cast Aluminum Alloy Crankcase with Integral Cast
Iron Cylinder Liners.

Electric Start with Solid State Battery Charging
Module.

Solid State Breakerless Ignition.

Spin on Oil Filter.

Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Protection.

Overhead Valves & Hydraulic Valve Lifters.

*

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