Lincoln Electric PRO 100 User Manual

PRO 100
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IM562-B
May, 2000
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 thought-
ful 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.
For use with machine Code Number
10270, 10479, 10683
PRO 100
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Lincoln Electric PRO 100 Specifications

General

Input Current @ Rated Output	20A
Rated Output	20%
Output Range	30-100A
Wire Feed Speed Range	50 ipm
Wire Size	0.035 in

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Emphasizes user responsibility and thinking before acting for safe operation.

Proposition 65 and EMF Warnings

Welding Hazards Overview

Covers risks from electric shock, arc rays, and fumes/gases during welding.

Fire, Cylinder, and Electrical Safety

Addresses fire/explosion risks, cylinder handling, and electrical safety for powered equipment.

Installation and Setup

Location and Output Connections

Cable and Gas Connections

Input Power Requirements and Codes

Details input voltage, amperage, and electrical code requirements for installation.

Operation and Welding

Operating Safety Overview

Safety guidelines to follow during machine operation.

Machine Features and Controls

Overview of machine features, capabilities, limitations, and controls.

Welding Operations and Wire Loading

Wire Threading and Weld Preparation

Learning to Weld

Welding Techniques and Positions

Covers techniques for vertical welding, fillet welds, and penetration concepts.

Troubleshooting

Output, Feeding, and Gas Flow Problems

Addresses common issues related to machine output, wire feed, and gas flow.

Welding Problem Diagnosis

Helps identify and resolve problems affecting the welding arc and weld quality.