Lincoln Electric LWF-4GS Operator's Manual

IM7203-1

November, 2016

Rev. 02

LWF -4GS Wire Feeder

Product Number： K60120-1 / 76285

Shanghai Lincoln Electric Company

No195, Lane 5008, HuTai Road Shanghai 201907
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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.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:

Code Number:
Model:

Where Purchased:

i SAFETY i

ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD
CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTORS 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
PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

1.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.

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

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

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

1.d.1. Route the electrode and work cables together. Secure them with tape when possible.

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

1.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.

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

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

ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
May be dangerous

WARNING

!

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2.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.

2.b. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insula­ tion. 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.

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

2.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.

2.e. Ground the work or metal to be welded to a good electri­ cal (earth) ground.

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

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

2.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.

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

2.j. Also see items 5.c. and 8.

3.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to
protect your eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc
welding or observing open arc welding.
The headshield and filter lens should conform to ANSI
Z87.I standards.

3.b. Use suitable clothing made from durable flame-resistant
material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from
the arc rays.

3.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.

4.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.

4.b. Do not weld in locations near chlorinated hydrocarbon

vapors 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.

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

4.d. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instruction 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.

ELECTRIC SHOCK
can kill.

ARC RAYS can burn.

FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.

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5.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If this is not
possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks from
starting a fire. Remember that welding sparks and hot
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.

5.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.

5.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.

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

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

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

5.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.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.

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

6.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.

6.d. Never allow the electrode, electrode holder or any other

electrically “hot” parts to touch a cylinder.

6.e. Keep your head and face away from the cylinder valve

outlet when opening the cylinder valve.

6.f. Valve protection caps should always be in place and

hand tight except when the cylinder is in use or
connected for use.

6.g. Read and follow the instructions on compressed gas

cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication
P-I, “Precautions for Safe Handling of Compressed
Gases in Cylinders,” available from the Compressed Gas
Association 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington,
VA 22202.

7.a. Turn off input power using the disconnect switch at the

fuse box before working on the equipment.

7.b. Install equipment in accordance with the U.S. National

Electrical Code, all local codes and the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

7.c. Ground the equipment in accordance with the U.S.

National Electrical Code and the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

CYLINDER may
explode if damaged.

WELDING SPARKS can
cause fire or explosion.

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