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CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF DAMAGED: Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the
correct shielding gas for the process used and properly operating regulators designed for the gas and
pressure used. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely chained to a fixed support. Do
not move or transport gas cylinders with the protection cap removed. Do not allow the electrode,
electrode holder, work clamp or any other electrically live part to touch a gas cylinder. Gas cylinders
must be located away from areas where they may be subjected to physical damage or the welding
process including sparks and heat sources.
MOVING PARTS can injure. Do not operate with doors open or guards off. Stop engine before
servicing. Keep away from moving parts. Keep all equipment safety guards, covers and devices in
position and in good repair. Keep hands, hair, clothing and tools away from V-belts, gears, fans and all
other moving parts when starting, operating or repairing equipment.
Do not add the fuel near an open flame welding arc or when the engine is running.
Stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling to prevent spilled fuel from vaporizing on contact
with hot engine parts and igniting. Do not spill fuel when filling tank. If fuel is spilled, wipe it up and do
not start engine until fumes have been eliminated.
To avoid scalding, do not remove the radiator pressure cap when the engine is hot.
Installation and Operator Instructions
Read this entire section before installation or operation
of the machine.
WARNING
Do not attempt to use this equipment until you have
thoroughly read the engine manufacturer
ʼ
s manual
supplied with your welder. It includes important safety
precautions, detailed engine starting, operating and
maintenance instructions, and parts lists.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill:
Do not touch electrically live parts or electrode with
skin or wet clothing.
Insulate yourself from work and ground
Always wear dry insulating gloves.
ENGINE EXHAUST can kill:
Use in open, well ventilated areas or vent exhaust
outside.
MOVING PARTS can injure:
Do not operate with doors open or guards off.
Stop engine before servicing.
Keep away from moving parts
See additional warning information at front of this
operator
ʼ
s manual.
Only qualified personnel should install, use, or service
this equipment.
General Description
The RANGER 305D (CE) is a diesel engine powered DC
multi-process welding power source and AC power
generator. The engine drives a generator that supplies
three-phase power for the DC welding circuit and three-
phase and single-phase power for the AC auxiliary
outlets. The DC welding control system uses state of
the art Chopper Technology (CT TM) for superior
welding performance.
Location and Ventilation
The welder should be located to provide an unrestricted
flow of clean, cool air to the cooling air inlets and to
avoid restricting the cooling air outlets. Also, locate the
welder so that the engine exhaust fumes are properly
vented to an outside area.
Stacking
RANGER 305D (CE) machines cannot be stacked.
Angle of Operation
Engines are designed to run in the level condition which
is where the optimum performance is achieved. The
maximum angle of continuous operation is 20 degrees in
all directions, 35 degrees Intermittent (less than 10
minutes continuous) in all directions. If the engine is to
be operated at an angle, provisions must be made for
checking and maintaining the oil level at the normal
(FULL) oil capacity in the crankcase.
When operating the welder at an angle, the effective fuel
capacity will be slightly less than the specified 45 liters
(12 gallons).
