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LINCOLN WELDING ARMS

For use with machine “K” Numbers: K1778-1, K1779-XX use with machine

Safety Depends on You

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. DO

NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR
REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT READING THIS
MANUAL AND THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CONTAINED
THROUGHOUT. And, most

importantly, think before you act
and be careful.

April, 2006

Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone] WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Copyright © 2006 Lincoln Global Inc.

• World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •

• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •

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SAFETY

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WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause can­cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

The Above For Diesel Engines

ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERATING.

Read and understand the following safety highlights. For additional safety information, it is strongly recommended that you
purchase a copy of “Safety in Welding & Cutting - ANSI Standard Z49.1” from the American Welding Society, P.O. Box
351040, Miami, Florida 33135 or CSA Standard W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available
from the Lincoln Electric Company, 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.

BE SURE THAT ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

The Above For Gasoline Engines

FOR ENGINE
powered equipment.

1.a. Turn the engine off before troubleshooting and maintenance
work unless the maintenance work requires it to be running.

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1.b. Operate engines in open, well-ventilated
areas or vent the engine exhaust fumes
outdoors.

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1.c. 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.

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1.d. 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.

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1.e. In some cases it may be necessary to remove safety

guards to perform required maintenance. Remove
guards only when necessary and replace them when the
maintenance requiring their removal is complete.
Always use the greatest care when working near moving
parts.

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1.f. Do not put your hands near the engine fan.
Do not attempt to override the governor or
idler by pushing on the throttle control rods
while the engine is running.

1.h. To avoid scalding, do not remove the
radiator pressure cap when the engine is
hot.

ELECTRIC AND
MAGNETIC FIELDS
may be dangerous

2.a. Electric current flowing through any conductor causes
localized Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF). Welding
current creates EMF fields around welding cables and
welding machines

2.b. EMF fields may interfere with some pacemakers, and
welders having a pacemaker should consult their physician
before welding.

2.c. Exposure to EMF fields in welding may have other health
effects which are now not known.

2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to
minimize exposure to EMF fields from the welding circuit:

2.d.1.

Route the electrode and work cables together - Secure
them with tape when possible.

2.d.2. Never coil the electrode lead around your body.

2.d.3. Do not place your body between the electrode and

work cables. If the electrode cable is on your right
side, the work cable should also be on your right side.

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1.g. To prevent accidentally starting gasoline engines while
turning the engine or welding generator during maintenance
work, disconnect the spark plug wires, distributor cap or
magneto wire as appropriate.

2.d.4. Connect the work cable to the workpiece as close as
possible to the area being welded.

2.d.5. Do not work next to welding power source.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK can
kill.

3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits
are electrically “hot” when the welder is on.
Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare
skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free

gloves to insulate hands.

3.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulation.
Make certain the insulation is large enough to cover your full
area of physical contact with work and ground.

In addition to the normal safety precautions, if welding
must be performed under electrically hazardous
conditions (in damp locations or while wearing wet
clothing; on metal structures such as floors, gratings or
scaffolds; when in cramped positions such as sitting,
kneeling or lying, if there is a high risk of unavoidable or
accidental contact with the workpiece or ground) use
the following equipment:

• Semiautomatic DC Constant Voltage (Wire) Welder.

• DC Manual (Stick) Welder.

• AC Welder with Reduced Voltage Control.

3.c. In semiautomatic or automatic wire welding, the electrode,
electrode reel, welding head, nozzle or semiautomatic
welding gun are also electrically “hot”.

3.d. Always be sure the work cable makes a good electrical
connection with the metal being welded. The connection
should be as close as possible to the area being welded.

3.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electrical
(earth) ground.

ARC RAYS can burn.

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
material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from
the arc rays.

4.c. Protect other nearby personnel with suitable, non-flammable
screening and/or warn them not to watch the arc nor expose
themselves to the arc rays or to hot spatter or metal.

FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.

5.a. Welding may produce fumes and gases
hazardous to health. Avoid breathing these
fumes and gases.When welding, keep
your head out of the fume. Use enough
ventilation and/or exhaust at the arc to keep

fumes and gases away from the breathing zone. When

welding with electrodes which require special
ventilation such as stainless or hard facing (see
instructions on container or MSDS) or on lead or
cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings
which produce highly toxic fumes, keep exposure as
low as possible and below Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation. In
confined spaces or in some circumstances, outdoors, a
respirator may be required. Additional precautions are
also required when welding on galvanized steel.

3.f.

Maintain the electrode holder, work clamp, welding cable and
welding machine in good, safe operating condition. Replace
damaged insulation.

3.g. Never dip the electrode in water for cooling.

3.h. Never simultaneously touch electrically “hot” parts of
electrode holders connected to two welders because voltage
between the two can be the total of the open circuit voltage
of both welders.

3.i. When working above floor level, use a safety belt to protect
yourself from a fall should you get a shock.

3.j. Also see Items 6.c. and 8.

5.b.

Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon
coming from degreasing, cleaning or spraying operations.
The heat and rays of the arc can react with solvent vapors to
form phosgene, a highly toxic gas, and other irritating pro­ducts.

5.c. Shielding gases used for arc welding can displace air and
cause injury or death. Always use enough ventilation,
especially in confined areas, to insure breathing air is safe.

5.d. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions for this

equipment and the consumables to be used, including the
material safety data sheet (MSDS) and follow your
employer’s safety practices. MSDS forms are available from
your welding distributor or from the manufacturer.

5.e. Also see item 1.b.

vapors

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WELDING SPARKS can
cause fire or explosion.

6.a.

Remove fire hazards from the welding area.

If this is not possible, cover them to prevent

the welding sparks from starting a fire.

materials from welding can easily go through small cracks
and openings to adjacent areas. Avoid welding near
hydraulic lines. Have a fire extinguisher readily available.

6.b. Where compressed gases are to be used at the job site,
special precautions should be used to prevent hazardous
situations. Refer to “Safety in Welding and Cutting” (ANSI
Standard Z49.1) and the operating information for the
equipment being used.

6.c. When not welding, make certain no part of the electrode
circuit is touching the work or ground. Accidental contact
can cause overheating and create a fire hazard.

6.d. Do not heat, cut or weld tanks, drums or containers until the
proper steps have been taken to insure that such procedures
will not cause flammable or toxic vapors from substances
inside. They can cause an explosion even
been “cleaned”. For information, purchase “Recommended
Safe Practices for the
Containers and Piping That Have Held Hazardous
Substances”, AWS F4.1 from the American Welding Society

(see address above).

6.e. Vent hollow castings or containers before heating, cutting or
welding. They may explode.

Sparks and spatter are thrown from the welding arc. Wear oil

6.f.
free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt,
cuffless trousers, high shoes and a cap over your hair. Wear
ear plugs when welding out of position or in confined places.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when in a
welding area.

6.g. Connect the work cable to the work as close to the welding
area as practical. Work cables connected to the building
framework or other locations away from the welding area
increase the possibility of the welding current passing
through lifting chains, crane cables or other alternate cir­cuits. This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains
or cables until they fail.

6.h. Also see item 1.c.

Remember that welding sparks and hot

though

they have

Preparation

for Welding and Cutting of

CYLINDER may explode
if damaged.

7.a. 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. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for
the application and maintained in good condition.

7.b. Always keep cylinders in an upright position securely
chained to an undercarriage or fixed support.

7.c. Cylinders should be located:

• Away from areas where they may be struck or subjected to

physical damage.

• A safe distance from arc welding or cutting operations and

any other source of heat, sparks, or flame.

7.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other
electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.

7.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve outlet
when opening the cylinder valve.

7.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and hand
tight except when the cylinder is in use or connected for
use.

7.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas
cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-l,
“Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in
Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas Association
1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR ELECTRICALLY
powered 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 accordance with the U.S. National
Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ

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 suiv­antes:

Sûreté Pour Soudage A L’Arc

1. Protegez-vous contre la secousse électrique:

a. Les circuits à l’électrode et à la piéce sont sous tension

quand la machine à souder est en marche. Eviter toujours
tout contact entre les parties sous tension et la peau nue
ou les vétements mouillés. Porter des gants secs et sans
trous pour isoler les mains.

b. Faire trés attention de bien s’isoler de la masse quand on

soude dans des endroits humides, ou sur un plancher
metallique ou des grilles metalliques, principalement dans
les positions assis ou couché pour lesquelles une grande
partie du corps peut être en contact avec la masse.

c. Maintenir le porte-électrode, la pince de masse, le câble

de soudage et la machine à souder en bon et sûr état
defonctionnement.

d.Ne jamais plonger le porte-électrode dans l’eau pour le

refroidir.

e. Ne jamais toucher simultanément les parties sous tension

des porte-électrodes connectés à deux machines à souder
parce que la tension entre les deux pinces peut être le
total de la tension à vide des deux machines.

f. Si on utilise la machine à souder comme une source de

courant pour soudage semi-automatique, ces precautions
pour le porte-électrode s’applicuent aussi au pistolet de
soudage.

6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de
prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles.

7. Quand on ne soude pas, poser la pince à une endroit isolé de
la masse. Un court-circuit accidental peut provoquer un
échauffement et un risque d’incendie.

8. S’assurer que la masse est connectée le plus prés possible
de la zone de travail qu’il est pratique de le faire. Si on place
la masse sur la charpente de la construction ou d’autres
endroits éloignés de la zone de travail, on augmente le risque
de voir passer le courant de soudage par les chaines de lev­age, câbles de grue, ou autres circuits. Cela peut provoquer
des risques d’incendie ou d’echauffement des chaines et des
câbles jusqu’à ce qu’ils se rompent.

9. Assurer une ventilation suffisante dans la zone de soudage.
Ceci est particuliérement important pour le soudage de tôles
galvanisées plombées, ou cadmiées ou tout autre métal qui
produit des fumeés toxiques.

10. Ne pas souder en présence de vapeurs de chlore provenant
d’opérations de dégraissage, nettoyage ou pistolage. La
chaleur ou les rayons de l’arc peuvent réagir avec les vapeurs
du solvant pour produire du phosgéne (gas fortement toxique)
ou autres produits irritants.

11. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la sûreté,
voir le code “Code for safety in welding and cutting” CSA
Standard W 117.2-1974.

2. Dans le cas de travail au dessus du niveau du sol, se protéger
contre les chutes dans le cas ou on recoit un choc. Ne jamais
enrouler le câble-électrode autour de n’importe quelle partie
du corps.

3. Un coup d’arc peut être plus sévère qu’un coup de soliel,
donc:

a. Utiliser un bon masque avec un verre filtrant approprié

ainsi qu’un verre blanc afin de se protéger les yeux du ray­onnement de l’arc et des projections quand on soude ou
quand on regarde l’arc.

b. Porter des vêtements convenables afin de protéger la

peau de soudeur et des aides contre le rayonnement de
l‘arc.

c. Protéger l’autre personnel travaillant à proximité au

soudage à l’aide d’écrans appropriés et non-inflammables.

4. Des gouttes de laitier en fusion sont émises de l’arc de
soudage. Se protéger avec des vêtements de protection libres
de l’huile, tels que les gants en cuir, chemise épaisse, pan­talons sans revers, et chaussures montantes.

5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de
soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les
zones où l’on pique le laitier.

PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ POUR
LES MACHINES À SOUDER À
TRANSFORMATEUR ET À
REDRESSEUR

1. Relier à la terre le chassis du poste conformement au code de
l’électricité et aux recommendations du fabricant. Le dispositif
de montage ou la piece à souder doit être branché à une
bonne mise à la terre.

2. Autant que possible, I’installation et l’entretien du poste seront
effectués par un électricien qualifié.

3. Avant de faires des travaux à l’interieur de poste, la debranch­er à l’interrupteur à la boite de fusibles.

4. Garder tous les couvercles et dispositifs de sûreté à leur
place.

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for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you

Thank You

to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product

••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you!

Please Examine Carton and Equipment For Damage Immediately

When this equipment is shipped, title passes to the purchaser upon receipt by the carrier. Consequently, Claims
for material damaged in shipment must be made by the purchaser against the transportation company at the
time the shipment is received.

Please record your equipment identification information below for future reference. This information can be
found on your machine nameplate.

Product _________________________________________________________________________________

Model Number ___________________________________________________________________________

Code Number or Date Code_________________________________________________________________

Serial Number____________________________________________________________________________

Date Purchased___________________________________________________________________________

Where Purchased_________________________________________________________________________

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Whenever you request replacement parts or information on this equipment, always supply the information you
have recorded above. The code number is especially important when identifying the correct replacement parts.

On-Line Product Registration

- Register your machine with Lincoln Electric either via fax or over the Internet.

• For faxing: Complete the form on the back of the warranty statement included in the literature packet
accompanying this machine and fax the form per the instructions printed on it.

• For On-Line Registration: Go to our

“Product Registration”. Please complete the form and submit your registration.

Read this Operators Manual completely before attempting to use this equipment. Save this manual and keep it
handy for quick reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions we have provided for your protection.
The level of seriousness to be applied to each is explained below:

WEB SITE at www.lincolnelectric.com. Choose “Quick Links” and then

WARNING

This statement appears where the information must be followed exactly to avoid serious personal injury or
loss of life.

CAUTION

This statement appears where the information must be followed to avoid minor personal injury or damage to
this equipment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Product Description ...................................................................................................1

Common Equipment Packages.................................................................................2

Specification and Design Features...........................................................................3

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Installation .......................................................................................................Section A

Non-Saftey Standard Information ..........................................................................A-1

Location .................................................................................................................A-1

Product Specification Installation............................................................A-1 Thru A-4

Recommended Cable Sizes ..................................................................................A-4

Adjusting for Wire Feeder Weight..........................................................................A-5

Adjusting the Welding Arm Travel .........................................................................A-5

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Operation .........................................................................................................Section B

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................B-1

Shielding Gas Connection .....................................................................................B-1

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Accessories.....................................................................................................Section C

Options / Accessories, Mini Console Assembly Instructions.................C-1 Thru C-4

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Maintenance ....................................................................................................Section D

Routine Maintenance ............................................................................................D-1

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Dimension Print...............................................................................................Section F

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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PRODUCT SUMMARY

General Physical Description

The Lincoln Welding Arms create an organized work
environment. The models available are:

• 6000 series Stanchion Mount for bolting to an
appropriately prepared floor.

All welding arms are constructed with strong steel tub­ing. The design is light weight yet stiff, and provides
for clever cable routing. When using optional vacuum
equipment, the tubes provide a sleek path for fume
and dust extraction.

For further flexibility, an optional lift truck platform is
available, making it easy to transport the welding arm
about the work site.

Order the optional mini-console for compressed air,
electric and vacuum connections at the wire feeder.

General Functional Description

The welding arms suspend the wire feeder and weld­ing cables above the floor, allowing the work area to
be fully devoted to fabrication. Control cables, elec­trode liners, electrode cables, shielding gas hoses,
etc. are neatly routed through the tubing of the arm for
protection.

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT

RECOMMENDED PROCESSES

• GMAW (including GMAW-P, GMAW-STT if sup­ported by the power source and wire feeder.)

• FCAW

PROCESS LIMITATIONS

• The arms are not suitable for SAW because of the
weight of a typical SAW system.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

The welding arms are compatible with the following
wire feeders:

• Power Feed 10 and Power Feed 10M

• Power Feed 10 Dual and Power Feed 10M Dual

• LN-10

• DH-10

• LF-72

EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS

• The total weight of all equipment, guns and cables
mounted to or hanging from the welding arm must
not exceed 150 lb. (68kg).

6000 series arms feature counterbalance springs to
equalize the weight of the feeder and to allow the
operator to choose the working height. The operator
simply glides the arm into position and begins to weld.

• When using the optional K1779-1 platform, a mini­mum weight of 300lb (136kg) must be secured to
the platform to prevent tipping.

WELDING ARMS

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K1778-1

6000 Series Arm

K1778-8
Wire Spindle
Mounting Bracket
K162-1
Spindle Kit

K1779-7

Dual Gas
Cylinder Holder
Kit

K1779-13
Single Electrode
Liner Kit

K1779-9
Universal Wire
Feeder Bracket

K1779-11

Mini-Console

K1779-1
Lift Truck
Platform

COMMON EQUIPMENT PACKAGES

6000 Series Stanchion Mount

(For Details and Assembly of Items Below, See Accessories Section)

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ITEM

K1778-1

K1779-1

K1779-13

K1779-7

K1779-8

K162-1

K1779-11

K1779-9

DESCRIPTION

6000 series arm with stanchion.

Lift Truck Platform

Single electrode liner kit.

Dual gas cylinder holder kit.

Wire spindle mounting bracket.

Spindle Kit

Mini-Console

Universal feeder mounting bracket.

WELDING ARMS

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SPECIFICATIONS

3

TEMPERATURE RANGES

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE

-20°C to +40°C (-04° to +104°F)

DESIGN FEATURES

• 360° rotation with the 6000 series stanchion
secured directly to the floor.

• 180° rotation with the 6000 series stanchion mount­ed to the optional lift truck platform.

• Organized work areas for improved productivity.

• Longer life of cables, welding guns, hoses.

• Welding controls at an ergonomic position.

• Small footprint gives more room to work.

• Compressed air, vacuum and electrical connections
at the wire feeder when using the optional mini-con­sole.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE

-40°C to +85°C (-40° to +185°F)

WELDING ARMS

A-1

INSTALLATION

A-1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.

• Turn the input power OFF at the
welding power source before instal­lation or changing drive rolls and/or
guides.

• Do not touch electrically live parts.

• When inching with the gun trigger,
electrode and drive mechanism are
"hot" to work and ground and could
remain energized several seconds
after the gun trigger is released.

• Welding power source must be connected to
system ground per the National Electrical Code
or any applicable local codes.

• Only qualified personnel should perform mainte­nance work.

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NON-STANDARD SAFETY INFORMATION

• This equipment is not designed for and should not
be used for lifting, supporting or transporting people.

• Always inspect the welding arm and accessories
before use and before placing into storage.

• Ensure the travel path is clear before moving the
welding arm.

• Never shock or side load the welding arm.

• Do not attempt to drag loads across the ground with
the welding arm.

• Do not place ladders or climb on an unrestrained
welding arm.

• Do not use platform arms as lift truck attachments.

• Do not move welding arms with the gas cylinders
attached.

• The overall stability and safety of a welding arm
depends on its foundation or supports. When erect­ing to an existing structure it is important that the
superimposed forces are assessed by a qualified
engineer and written approval obtained.

• Welding arms must be mounted onto a suitable
foundation and a suitably qualified person should be
consulted.

• Do not let the welding arm crash into any travel
stops, objects or persons.

• Regularly inspect the welding arm, and in the event
of the following defects, refer the welding arm to a
Competent Person for thorough examination: struc­tural defects, damage, distortion or cracked welds,
loose or missing bolts, damaged or missing stops,
difficulty in slewing or welding arm slews on it owns,
any other visibly defects or operational difficulties.

• Springs are under pressure. Do not service or
adjust the springs.

• Moving welding arm parts can cause serious per­sonal injury. Keep hands away from pinch points
and from the spring rod clevis and swivel plates.

• Falling welding arm can cause serious personal
injury and equipment damage.

• Unbalanced welding arm can cause serious person­al injury and equipment damage. Do not remove
the wire feeder unless the tension clevis is fully
retracted against the spring holder.

• A minimum weight of 300 lb. (136 kg) must be
secured to the platform to prevent tipping. The plat­form must be level. Do not remove power source or
weight from the platform unless the arm has been
secured. The arm will tip over if the weight is
removed from the platform.

LOCATION

The Welding Arms are suitable for indoor environ­ments only.

PRODUCT SPECIFIC INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.

Erecting the Welding Arm

6000 series Stanchion Mount and Platform Mount.

1. Remove the top and sides from the crate.

2. Remove mounting block at rear of the arm.

3. Remove the mounting block at the front of the arm.

WELDING ARMS

A-2

4. Remove the red arm from the crate.

5. Remove the two 3/8" lag bolts from the base of the
stanchion. Note: Do NOT remove the steel strap until
the stanchion has been secured.

INSTALLATION

A-2

7. Lift the stanchion assembly off the ground and
move to desired location.

8. Secure the stanchion to the floor per qualified engi-

neer specifications or secure the stanchion to the
optional platform. If using the platform, level the
platform before installing the stanchion. Install and
secure at least 300# of weight onto the platform. A
welding power source may be sufficient for this pur­pose. Verify the weight of the power source.

6. Secure an adequate nylon strap or rope to the top
of the arm. Loop the strap behind the red mounting
triangle where it attaches to the pivot clutches. Slowly
lift the arm out of the crate.

15.2”

15.2”

18”

9. Remove the six 1/2" x 1-1/4 bolts and lock washers
from the rear of the arm.

WELDING ARMS

A-3

INSTALLATION

A-3

10. Install with arm section with the six 1/2" x 1-1/4
bolts and washers.

11. Raise the front of the arm with a forklift or hoist
and attach to the appropriate hole in the clevis and
arm triangle.

17. Slip the 4" (102 mm) of PVC tube over the gas
hose(s).

18. Secure the welding arm to prevent movement.

WARNING

Secure the welding arm to prevent movement
before mounting wire feeder, cables, or any other
accessory.

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The Universal Wire Feeder Mounting Bracket has
holes for mounting:

• LF-72

• LN-10

• DH-10

• Power Feed 10 and Power Feed 10M

• Power Feed 10 Dual and Power Feed 10M Dual

19. Compare the mounting holes of the wire feeder to
the mounting holes on the Universal Wire Drive
Bracket. If necessary, drill holes in the bracket.

12. Install the cover plate at the top of the stanchion.

13. Install the optional K1779-9 Universal Wire Feeder
Support Bracket.

14. Route the control cable, gas hose and electrode
cable through the center tube.

15. Slip the 3' (0.9m) long, 2" (51 mm) diameter black
hose over the assembled cables and hose at the
rear of the arm.

16. Slip the 1' (0.3m) long, 2" (51 mm) diameter black
hose over the assembled cables at the front of the
arm.

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20. Place the wire feeder onto the Universal Wire
Drive Bracket and attach with appropriate hard­ware. Use hardware that is vibration proof.

A-4

INSTALLATION

A-4

21. Adjust the length of the cables and hoses coming
out of the front of the arm to permit connections to
the feeder.

22. Secure the cables and hoses to the K1779-9 feed­er support by tightening the hose clamp around
the 1' (0.3m) long hose.

CAUTION

Before tightening the hose clamp, make sure that
the 4" (102 mm) PVC tube is around the gas hose
where the clamp secures the assembly. This will
prevent any restriction in the gas flow.

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23. Secure the 3' (0.9m) long hose assembled in step
14 to the cable assemble where it exits the rear of
the arm.

24. After installing K1779-11 Mini Console, verify
proper connections to the electrical outlet (neutral,
hot and ground circuits) by using a plug-in circuit
tester.

WELD CABLE SIZES

See Table A.1 for recommended copper cable sizes,
currents and duty cycles. Lengths provided are the
distance from the welder to work and back to the
welder again. Cable sizes are increased for greater
lengths primarily for the purpose of minimizing cable
drop.

TABLE A.1

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A-5

INSTALLATION

A-5

ADJUSTING FOR WIRE FEEDER WEIGHT

The holes in the arm triangle compensate for different
wire feeder weights. The top position, #1 is used for
heavy wire feeders. The bottom position, #7 is used
for light wire feeders.

Wire Feeder Arm triangle

hole position
LF-72 #5
LN-10, Power Feed 10, Power Feed 10M #4

DH-10, Power Feed 10 Dual, Power Feed 10M Dual #3

ADJUSTING THE WELDING ARM TRAVEL

(See Table A.2)

The holes in the tension clevis adjust the welding arm
travel range.

Maximum
Arm Height

Minimum
Arm Height

Most people prefer position A.

Maximum
Arm Angle

Minimum
Arm Angle

To change the arm triangle position:

1. Turn off power at the welding power source.

2. Support the welding arm with a fork lift or hoist.

3. Remove the tension clevis bolt.

4. Raise or lower the arm until the desired tension cle-

vis hole aligns with the desired arm triangle hole.

5. Replace the tension clevis bolt.

6. Remove the supporting equipment.

TABLE A.2

To change the tension clevis position:

7. Turn off power at the welding power source.

8. Support the weld arm with a fork lift or hoist.

9. Remove the tension clevis bolt.

10. Raise or lower the arm until the desired tension
clevis hole aligns with the desired arm triangle
hole.

11. Replace the tension clevis bolt.

12. Remove the supporting equipment.

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B-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SHIELDING GAS CONNECTION

OPERATION

7. Standing to one side, open the cylinder valve slowly a

fraction of a turn. When the cylinder pressure gage stops
moving, open the valve fully.

B-1

WARNING

CYLINDER may explode if

damaged.

• Keep cylinder upright and
chained to support.

• Keep cylinder away from areas where it may be
damaged.

• Never lift welder with cylinder attached.

• Never allow welding electrode to touch cylinder.

• Keep cylinder away from welding or other live
electrical circuits.

• BUILD UP OF SHIELDING GAS MAY HARM

HEALTH OR KILL.

• Shut off shielding gas supply when not in use.

• See American National Standard Z-49.1, "Safety

in Welding and Cutting” Published by the
American Welding Society.

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Maximum inlet pressure is 100 psi.(6.9bar)

Install the shielding gas supply as follows:

8. The flow regulator is adjustable. Adjust it to the flow rate
recommended for the procedure and process being used
before making a weld.

1. Secure the cylinder to prevent it from falling.

2. Remove the cylinder cap. Inspect the cylinder valves and
regulator for damaged threads, dirt, dust, oil or grease.
Remove dust and dirt with a clean cloth. DO NOT

ATTACH THE REGULATOR IF OIL, GREASE OR DAM­AGE IS PRESENT! Inform your gas supplier of this con-

dition. Oil or grease in the presence of high pressure oxy­gen is explosive.

3. Stand to one side away from the outlet and open the
cylinder valve for an instant. This blows away any dust or
dirt which may have accumulated in the valve outlet.

4. Attach the flow regulator to the cylinder valve and tighten
the union nut(s) securely with a wrench. Note: if connect­ing to 100% CO

between regulator and cylinder valve. If adapter is
equipped with a plastic washer, be sure it is seated for
connection to the CO

5. Attach one end of the inlet hose to the outlet fitting of the
flow regulator. Attach the other end to the welding system
shielding gas inlet. Tighten the union nuts with a wrench.

cylinder, insert regulator adapter

2

cylinder.

2

6. Before opening the cylinder valve, turn the regulator
adjusting knob counterclockwise until the adjusting spring
pressure is released.

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C-1

ACCESSORIES

C-1

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES

K1779-11 Mini Console

(See Firgure C.1)

The mini console adds more useful functions to the
welding arms. Included with the mini console are:

• 1/2" threaded female bulkhead fitting with 25ft. (7.6
m) of braided air hose for compressed air connec­tions.

• Duplex receptacle with 25ft. (7.6 m) of 12/3 SJ cord
and male plug, rated for 15 amps.

• Panel mounted vacuum inlet connector (female) and
two flexible hoses.

• Welding gun hanger bracket.

• Mounting hardware.

The mini console bolts to the underside of the
Universal Wire Feeder bracket for quick installation.

MINI CONSOLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

(See Firgure C.2)

1. Assemble the vacuum inlet to the front of the Mini
Console Body using the M6 nuts and bolts provided.

2. Install the 1/4" short anchor couplers to the front of the
Mini Console Body.

3. Insert the 1/4" NPT male thread 3/8" hard hose connector
into the rear of the anchor coupler using teflon tape to
seal the threads.

4. Remove the rear lower knock out in the electrical box and
install the romex connector.

5. Insert the two 1/4"-20 x 1-1/2" carriage bolts into the two
holes at the front of the K1779-9 feeder support.

6. Mount the Mini Console Body to the bottom of the feeder
support and secure with nut and washer inside the con­sole.

7. Feed the electrical cable and 3/8" braided air hose
through the 2" structural tube of the right side on the arm.

FIGURE C.1

WELDING ARMS

C-2

ACCESSORIES

C-2

8. Extend the hose and cable(s) out through the right
front 2" tube about 32" and then feed them through
one of the 15" long black 2" hoses. Feed the cables
and black tube through the right tube of the back of
the mini console. The back cover should be facing
forward with the two pipes extending to the rear and
the two mounting brackets facing up towards the
universal feeder support.

9. Connect the 3/8" braided air hose and gear clamp
to the hose connector mounted on the Mini Console
Body.

10. Feed the electrical cable through the romex con-

nector and attach the 120 VAC receptacle. Install
the receptacle and cover plate.

11. Install a quick disconnect air fitting (not included)

to the front of the short anchor coupler.

12. Verify all connections.

13. Slip the 5" piece of 2" spiral hose over the rear of

the vacuum inlet.

19. Make final electrical connections by installing a
plug to the end of the electrical cable. Plug into an
approved GFI outlet.

20. Install the appropriate air fitting to the end of the
3/8" braided air hose and connect to an air supply.

21. After installing K1779-11 Mini Console, verify
proper connections to the electrical outlet (neutral,
hot and ground circuits) by using a plug-in circuit
tester.

FIGURE C.2

14. Install the Mini Console Rear Cover, making sure
the 5" long, 2" spiral hose slips over the left pipe of
the rear cover and compresses as the panel is
screwed into place. Install the two top outside #8
x 1/2" self drilling screws first and then pivot the
rear cover to allow the three bottom screws to be
installed. Tighten all five screws. Drill two 1/8"
diameter holes through the prepunched bottom
outside holes in the mini console into the back
cover. Install and tighten two #8 - 1/2" long
screws.

15. Secure the two brackets of the back cover to the
four mounting holes in the universal feeder sup­port using 1/4"-20 x 1" carriage bolts and lock
washers.

16. Slide the two 15" long x 2" diameter black hoses
over the rear of the back cover pipes.

17. Install the universal feeder support and mini con­sole assembly to the arm making sure both 2"
diameter hoses fit over the outer structural tubes
of the arm.

18. Install a 20" long x 1-1/2" diameter hose over the
electrical cable and air hose at the rear of the arm
and slide it halfway into the tube to protect the
cable and hose from wear. Secure the hose with
an adhesive (not included.)

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C-3

ACCESSORIES

C-3

K1779-1 4' x 4' x 1" Lift Truck Platform.

(See Figure C.3)

Platform for use with the 6000 series stanchion arm.
Install and secure at least 300 lb (136kg) of weight
onto the platform. A welding power source may be
sufficient for this purpose. Verify the weight of the
power source.

FIGURE C.3

48”

48”

Counterweight

location

6”

15.5”

3. Secure the assembled PVC tubing to the "A" and
"B" brackets using the gear clamps.

4. If a Spindle Mounting Kit is used, mount the "C"
bracket to the spindle Align the bracket as neces­sary for proper wire alignment.

5. Slide the liner conduit through the PVC tubing.
Secure the liner conduit to the "C" bracket with the
split nylon sleeve and gear clamp.

FIGURE C.4

6”

7”

8”

16”

8”

3”

K1779-13 Single Electrode Liner Kit

(See Figure C.4)

Includes liner, brackets and hardware for mounting to
a 6000 series arm.

Note: If using a wire feeder with dual drives, two liner
kits are required.

1. Mount the two "A" brackets and one "B" bracket to

the arm. Mount the brackets on either the right or
left side of the arm to match the wire drive location
on the wire feeder. The "A" brackets mount at the
front and middle of the arm. The "B" bracket
mounts towards the rear.

K1779-9 Universal Wire Feeder Bracket

(See Figure C.5)

Bracket for holding the wire feeder at the end of the
arm. Includes bracket and mounting hardware.

FIGURE C.5

2. Assemble the three pieces of PVC tubing by firmly
inserting the plain ends into the expanded ends.

WELDING ARMS

C-4

ACCESSORIES

C-4

K1779-7 Dual Gas Cylinder Holder Kit

(See Figure C.6)

Mounts directly to the stanchion. Includes bracket,
chains and hardware.

WARNING

• If the Dual Gas Cylinder Holder Kit is installed to
a Lift Truck Platform, the gas bottles must be
removed before the platform is lifted or moved.

• Do not remove the 180° travel stops from the
arm if both the Dual Gas Cylinder Holder Kit and
the Wire Spindle Mounting Kit are mounted to
the arm. If the travel stops are removed, the
wire spools may impact the gas cylinders.

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1. Mount the chain holder bracket to the welding arm
stanchion.

K1779-8 Wire Spindle Mounting Bracket

(See Figure C.7)

Bracket for mounting the mast and spindle at a lower,
more convenient height.

Includes bracket and mounting hardware for mounting
the mast and spindle from a bench feeder or K1524-1
Universal Wire Reel stand. Mast and spindle not
included with K1779-8 Wire Spindle Mounting
Bracket.

WARNING

• Do not remove the 180° travel stops from the
arm if both the dual gas cylinder kit and the wire
spindle mounting kit are mounted to the arm. If
the travel stops are removed, the wire spools
may impact the gas cylinders.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

FIGURE C.7)

2. Secure the bottle ring holder to either the lift truck
platform (if present) or directly to the floor.

3. Use the leveling bolts as necessary to correct for
uneven floors.

FIGURE C.6

Chain Holder
Bracket

Chain Holder
Bracket

Holder

Bottle Ring
Holder

Leveling Bolts

WELDING ARMS

D-1

MAINTENANCE

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

• Every 6 months, grease the pivot arm pivot point.
The grease fitting is located at the top of the
stanchion behind the cover plate.

• Inspect clutches at pivot point.

• Inspect condition of stops.

D-1

WELDING ARMS

F-1

DIMENSION PRINT

F-1

WELDING ARMS

24”

137”

161”

15”

9”

103”

94”

NOTES

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NOTES

WELDING ARMS

NOTES

WELDING ARMS

WARNING

Spanish

AVISO DE

PRECAUCION

● Do not touch electrically live parts or

electrode with skin or wet clothing.

● Insulate yourself from work and

ground.

● No toque las partes o los electrodos

bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja­da.

● Aislese del trabajo y de la tierra.

● Keep flammable materials away.

● Mantenga el material combustible

fuera del área de trabajo.

● Wear eye, ear and body protection.

● Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el

cuerpo.

French

ATTENTION

German

WARNUNG

Portuguese

ATENÇÃO

Japanese

Chinese

Korean

Arabic

● Ne laissez ni la peau ni des vête-

ments mouillés entrer en contact
avec des pièces sous tension.

● Isolez-vous du travail et de la terre.

● Berühren Sie keine stromführenden

Teile oder Elektroden mit Ihrem
Körper oder feuchter Kleidung!

● Isolieren Sie sich von den

Elektroden und dem Erdboden!

● Não toque partes elétricas e elec-

trodos com a pele ou roupa molha­da.

● Isole-se da peça e terra.

● Gardez à l’écart de tout matériel

inflammable.

● Entfernen Sie brennbarres Material!

● Mantenha inflamáveis bem guarda-

dos.

● Protégez vos yeux, vos oreilles et

votre corps.

● Tragen Sie Augen-, Ohren- und Kör-

perschutz!

● Use proteção para a vista, ouvido e

corpo.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION FOR THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE CONSUMABLES TO BE
USED AND FOLLOW YOUR EMPLOYER’S SAFETY PRACTICES.

SE RECOMIENDA LEER Y ENTENDER LAS INSTRUCCIONES DEL FABRICANTE PARA EL USO DE ESTE EQUIPO Y LOS
CONSUMIBLES QUE VA A UTILIZAR, SIGA LAS MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD DE SU SUPERVISOR.

LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT EN CE QUI REGARDE CET EQUIPMENT ET LES PRODUITS A
ETRE EMPLOYES ET SUIVEZ LES PROCEDURES DE SECURITE DE VOTRE EMPLOYEUR.

LESEN SIE UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE BETRIEBSANLEITUNG DER ANLAGE UND DEN ELEKTRODENEINSATZ DES HER­STELLERS. DIE UNFALLVERHÜTUNGSVORSCHRIFTEN DES ARBEITGEBERS SIND EBENFALLS ZU BEACHTEN.

● Keep your head out of fumes.

● Use ventilation or exhaust to

remove fumes from breathing zone.

● Turn power off before servicing.

● Do not operate with panel open or

guards off.

WARNING

● Los humos fuera de la zona de res-

piración.

● Mantenga la cabeza fuera de los

humos. Utilice ventilación o
aspiración para gases.

● Gardez la tête à l’écart des fumées.

● Utilisez un ventilateur ou un aspira-

teur pour ôter les fumées des zones
de travail.

● Vermeiden Sie das Einatmen von

Schweibrauch!

● Sorgen Sie für gute Be- und

Entlüftung des Arbeitsplatzes!

● Mantenha seu rosto da fumaça.

● Use ventilação e exhaustão para

remover fumo da zona respiratória.

● Desconectar el cable de ali-

mentación de poder de la máquina
antes de iniciar cualquier servicio.

● Débranchez le courant avant l’entre-

tien.

● Strom vor Wartungsarbeiten

abschalten! (Netzstrom völlig öff­nen; Maschine anhalten!)

● Não opere com as tampas removidas.

● Desligue a corrente antes de fazer

serviço.

● Não toque as partes elétricas nuas.

● No operar con panel abierto o

guardas quitadas.

● N’opérez pas avec les panneaux

ouverts ou avec les dispositifs de
protection enlevés.

● Anlage nie ohne Schutzgehäuse

oder Innenschutzverkleidung in
Betrieb setzen!

● Mantenha-se afastado das partes

moventes.

● Não opere com os paineis abertos

ou guardas removidas.

Spanish

AVISO DE

PRECAUCION

French

ATTENTION

German

WARNUNG

Portuguese

ATENÇÃO

Japanese

Chinese

Korean

Arabic

LEIA E COMPREENDA AS INSTRUÇÕES DO FABRICANTE PARA ESTE EQUIPAMENTO E AS PARTES DE USO, E SIGA AS
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