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IM10005
June, 2009
BULLDOG ™140
For Machines with Code Number 11518
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.
Various engine configurat
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i i SAFETY WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents The engine exhaust from this product contains are known to the State of California to cause can- chemicals known to the State of California to cause cer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. The Above For Diesel Engines The Above For Gasoline Engines ARC WELDING CAN BE HAZARDOUS. PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY
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ii ii SAFETY ARC RAYS can burn. ELECTRIC SHOCK can 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover kill. plates to protect your eyes from sparks and 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits the rays of the arc when welding or observing are electrically “hot” when the welder is on. open arc welding. Headshield and filter lens Do not touch these “hot” parts with your bare should conform to ANSI Z87. I standards. skin or wet clothing. Wear dry, hole-free gloves to insulate hands. 4.b. Us
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iii iii SAFETY WELDING and CUTTING CYLINDER may explode SPARKS can if damaged. cause fire or explosion. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. containing the correct shielding gas for the If this is not possible, cover them to prevent process used and properly operating the welding sparks from starting a fire. regulators designed for the gas and Remember that welding sparks and hot pressure used. All hoses, fittings, etc. should be suitable for mat
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iv iv SAFETY 5. Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité dans la zone de PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ soudage. Utiliser des lunettes avec écrans lateraux dans les zones où l’on pique le laitier. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instruc- tions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de dans ce manuel aussi bien que les précautions de sûreté prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. générales su
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v v for selecting a QUALITY product by Lincoln Electric. We want you to take pride in operating this Lincoln Electric Company product T Th ha an nk k Y Yo ou u ••• as much pride as we have in bringing this product to you! CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY The business of The Lincoln Electric Company is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equip- ment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchas
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vi vi TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Safety i-iv Installation .............................................................................................................................Section A Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................A-1 Safety Precautions......................................................................................................................A-2 Location and Ventilation .......
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A-1 A-1 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - BULLDOG™ 140 K2708-1 INPUT - GASOLINE ENGINE Manufacturer Description Speed Displacement Ignition Capacities Robin / Subaru 1 cyl., 3700 RPM 17.51 cu. in. Manual, Fuel: 6.86 gal. (24.9 l) EX 30 4 cycle ± 50 RPM (287 cc) Recoil start; Code air-cooled at no load Manual choke Oil: 1.1 qts.(1.0 l) (11518) OHC gasoline Bore x Stroke 10 HP @ 2.95” x 2.56” 3600 RPM (76mm x 65mm) Aluminum Block with Cast Iron Sleeve RATED OUTPUT - WELDER Duty
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A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LOCATION AND VENTILATION Read this entire installation section before you Whenever you use the BULLDOG™ 140, be sure that start installation. clean cooling air can flow through the machine’s gasoline engine and the generator. Avoid dusty, dirty areas. Also, keep the machine away from heat WARNING sources. Do not place the back end of the generator anywhere near hot engine exhaust from another Do not attempt to use this equipment until you machine. A
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A-3 A-3 INSTALLATION OIL STACKING The BULLDOG™ 140 is shipped with the engine BULLDOG™ 140 machines CANNOT be stacked. filled with SAE 10W30 oil. CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE. This is an TILTING added precaution. Do not screw in dipstick when checking oil level. DO NOT OVERFILL. Be sure the Place the machine on a secure, level surface whenev- fill plug is tight after servicing. er you use it or store it. Any surfaces you place it on other than the ground must be firm, non
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A-4 A-4 INSTALLATION BULLDOG™ 140 OUTPUT CONNECTIONS FIGURE A.1 7 4 1 6 5 3 2 1. CURRENT CONTROL DIAL 5. RECEPTACLE - 240 VOLT, 50 AMP 2. WELD OUTPUT TERMINALS (2) 6. DUPLEX RECEPTACLE (2)- 120 VOLT, 20 3. GROUND STUD AMP 4. CIRCUIT BREAKER 20 Amp 7. HOUR METER TABLE A.1 ELECTRICAL OUTPUT RECOMMENDED WELDING CABLE CONNECTIONS SIZE AND LENGTH See Figure A.1 for the location of the current control TOTAL COMBINED LENGTH OF dial, weld output terminals, ground stud, circuit ELECTRODE AN
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A-5 A-5 INSTALLATION Cable Installation WARNING Install the welding cables to your BULLDOG™ 140 as 1. Be grounded to the frame of the welder using a follows. See Figure A.1 for the location of parts. grounded type plug. 1. The gasoline engine must be OFF to install weld- 2. Be double insulated. ing cables. 2. Remove the 1/2 - 13 flanged nuts from the output Do not ground the machine to a pipe that carries terminals. explosive or combustible material. -------------------------------------
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A-6 A-6 INSTALLATION PREMISES WIRING The BULLDOG™ 140 is not recommended for premises wiring. The BULLDOG™ 140 does not have a combined 120/240 volt receptacle and cannot be connected to a premises as described in other Lincoln literature. Remember that the BULLDOG™ 140 is intended only for backup, intermittent use power. Certain electrical devices cannot be powered by the BULLDOG™ 140. Refer to Table A.2 for these devices. CIRCUIT BREAKERS Auxiliary power is protected by circuit breakers
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A-7 A-7 INSTALLATION CAUTION Certain Electrical devices cannot be powered by the BULLDOG™ 140. See Table A.2. TABLE A.2 ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE BULLDOG™ 140. Type Common Electrical Devices Possible Concerns Resistive Heaters, toasters, incandescent NONE light bulbs, electric range, hot pan, skillet, coffee maker. Capacitive TV sets, radios, microwaves, Voltage spikes or high voltage appliances with electrical control. regulation can cause the capaci- tative elements to fail. Surge p
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B-1 B-1 OPERATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTION The BULLDOG™ 140 is a generator/welder designed for Read and understand this entire section before oper- home use and other non-commercial applications. As a ating your BULLDOG™ 140. generator it can supply up to 4,000 continuous watts (or 5,500 surge watts) of 120/240 volt, single-phase AC power. WARNING As a welder it provides 125 amps of AC constant current for Do not attempt to use this equipment until you welding with AC stick electr
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B-2 B-2 OPERATION LIMITATIONS • The BULLDOG™ 140 is not recommended for any 4. WELD WORK OUTPUT TERMINAL: Provides the processes besides those that are normally per- connection point for the work cable. formed using stick welding (SMAW) procedures. 5. GROUND STUD: Provides a connection point for • The BULLDOG™ 140 is not recommended for pipe connecting the machine case to earth ground. thawing. 6. 240 VOLT RECEPTACLE: Connection point for sup • During welding, generator power is limi
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B-3 B-3 OPERATION GASOLINE ENGINE CONTROLS 6. CHOKE: Provides a richer air/fuel mix- ture for cold engine starting condi- Refer to your engine manual for the location of the tions. See the topic ENGINE OPERA- following features: TION, below, for details on setting the choke. 1. FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE: Stops the flow of gaso- line from the fuel tank to the carburetor. Should 7. RECOIL STARTER: Manual, rope-type starter. be closed whenever you are finished using the The handle position allows easy s
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B-4 B-4 OPERATION 4. Pull the cord rapidly. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE 5. If the engine does not start, open the choke CHECK AND FILL THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL: slightly and pull the starter cord rapidly again. 1. Place the machine on a level When the engine starts, gradually open the choke surface. to the “RUN” position. To open the choke fully 2. Open the oil fill plug. requires an engine warm-up period of several seconds to several minutes, depending on the 3. Fill (if necessary) until oil flows
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B-5 B-5 OPERATION STOPPING THE ENGINE GENERATOR OPERATION 1. Remove all welding and generator power loads and let the engine cool by running it for several CAUTION minutes. 2. Stop the engine by placing the “ON/OFF” switch Be sure that any electrical equipment plugged into in the “OFF”(O) position. the generator’s AC power receptacles can with- 3. Close the fuel shutoff valve. stand a ±10% voltage and a ±4% frequency varia- tion. Some electronic devices cannot be powered WARNING by the BULL
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B-6 B-6 OPERATION TABLE B.1 GENERATOR POWER APPLICATIONS Suggested Power Applications Running Watts *Start-up Watts (Continuous) (Surge) *Air Compressor - 1 HP 2,000 4,000 - 8,000 *Air Compressor - 3/4 HP 1,250 3,100 - 5,000 *Airless Sprayer - 1/3 HP 600 1,500 - 2,400 Chain Saw 1,200 Circular Saw 1,200 Coffee Maker 1,000 *Deep Freezer 500 750 - 2,000 *Electric Motor - 1 HP 1,000 2,500 - 4,000 Electric Range (1 element) 1,500 Electric Skillet 1,250 *Furnace Fan -
