Lincoln Electric 305G User Manual

A CLOSER LOOK

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Hour Meter

2.  Output Control Dial

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Digital Weld Output Ammeter 

4.  Weld Mode Switch 

5.  Arc Force & Inductance/ Pinch Control Dial

6. Circuit 

Breakers

7.  120 Volt AC Receptacles (NEMA 5-20R)

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Output Stud Covers

9. Ground 

Stud

10. 120/240 Volt AC Full KVA Receptacle (NEMA 14-50R)

11. 6-Pin Remote Control & 14-Pin Feeder Connectors

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Wire Feeder Voltmeter Polarity Switch

13. Welding Terminals Control Switch

14. Digital Weld Output Voltmeter

15. Idler Control Switch

16. Push-Button Start Switch

17. Engine Choke Control

18. Run/Stop Switch

19. Electric Fuel Gauge

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• Printed circuit boards are environmentally-shielded using

Lincoln's engineered potting and protective frame trays.

• Oil dip stick, filters, spark plugs, etc. are easily accessed with

left, right and top engine doors. Left and right doors are 
removable for service.

• Adjust exhaust direction with top-mounted  360º rotatable

exhaust muffler. Muffler made from aluminized steel for longer life.

• Attractive red and black powder paint finish offers increased

durability with added protection from rust and corrosion. Also
ultraviolet resistant to better retain color and gloss.

• Longer engine life, reduced noise emissions and greater fuel

economy with automatic engine idler.

• Conveniently located engine maintenance label under top 

engine door.

• Engine hour meter for scheduled maintenance.

• Automatic engine shutdown protection for low oil pressure.

• Reliable start-up with Group 58 battery with 435 cold 

cranking amps.

• Optional K1690-1 GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) Kit

available for additional protection from electrical shock.

• Dependability and long life aided by all-copper windings in rotor

and stator with high quality insulation.

• Approved by Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

• Manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001

requirements and ISO 14001 environmental standards.

• Three year Lincoln warranty (parts and labor) on welder. 

(Engine is warranted separately by the manufacturer.)

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