OM-267225G 2023-05 - Owner’s Manual - Stick (SMAW) Welding - Engine Driven Welder/Generator Champion® 145

Oct 23, 2026

Owner’s Manual for the Hobart Champion® 145 engine driven welder/generator (OM-267225G, 2023-05) covering Stick (SMAW) welding. Provides guidance for safety precautions before use, including arc welding, engine and compressed air hazards, additional installation/operation/maintenance dangers, California Proposition 65 warnings, and EMF information. Includes definitions and detailed specifications, such as serial number location, software licensing agreement, default weld parameters, power/engine specs, dimensions, duty cycle, fuel consumption, and generator power and volt-ampere curves. Also outlines installation steps.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING

1-1 Symbol Usage

1-2 Arc Welding Hazards

1-3 Engine Hazards

1-4 Compressed Air Hazards

1-5 Additional Hazards For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance

1-6 California Proposition 65 Warnings

1-7 Principal Safety Standards

1-8 EMF Information

SECTION 2 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ -LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

2-1 Symboles utilisés

2-2 Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc

2-3 Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur

2-4 Dangers liés à l’air comprimé

2-5 Symboles de dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance

2-6 Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements

2-7 Principales normes de sécurité

2-8 Informations relatives aux CEM

SECTION 3 – DEFINITIONS

3-1 Additional Safety Symbol Definitions

3-2 Miscellaneous Symbol Definitions

SECTION 4 – SPECIFICATIONS

4-1 Serial Number And Rating Label Location

4-2 Software Licensing Agreement

4-3 Information About Default Weld Parameters And Settings

4-4 Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications

4-5 Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles

4-6 Duty Cycle And Overheating

4-7 Fuel Consumption

4-8 Generator Power Curve

4-9 Volt-Ampere Curves

SECTION 5 – INSTALLATION

5-1 Installing Welder/Generator

5-2 Grounding Generator to Truck or Trailer Frame

[www.HobartWelders.com](www.HobartWelders.com) OM-267225G 2023-05 Processes Stick (SMAW) Welding Description Engine Driven Welder/Generator Champion® 145 OWNER’S MANUAL From Hobart to You Thankyou and congratulations on choosing Hobart. Now you can get the job done and get it done right. We know you don’t have time to do it any other way. This Owner’s Manual is designed to help you get the most out of your Hobart products. Please take time to read the Safety Precautions. They will help you protect yourself against potential hazards on the worksite. We’ve made installation and operation quick and easy. With Hobart, you can count on years of reliable service with proper maintenance. And if for some reason the unit needs repair, there’s a Troubleshooting section that will help you figure out what the problem is. The parts list will then help you to decide the exact part you may need to fix the problem. Warranty and service information for your particular model are also provided. Hobart Welders manufactures a full line of welders and welding-related equipment. For information on other quality Hobart products, contact your local Hobart distributor to receive the latest full line catalog or individual specification sheets. To locate your nearest distributor or service agency call 1-800-332-3281, or visit us at [www.HobartWelders.com](www.HobartWelders.com on the web)[ on the web](www.HobartWelders.com on the web). For Technical Help call 1-800-332-3281. [Register your product at](Register your product at www.HobartWelders.com)[ www.HobartWelders.com](Register your product at www.HobartWelders.com) Hobart is registered to the ISO 9001 Quality System Standard. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING.................................................................. 1 1-1 Symbol Usage ...................................................................................................... 1 1-2 Arc Welding Hazards ................................................................................................ 1 1-3 Engine Hazards ..................................................................................................... 3 1-4 Compressed Air Hazards ............................................................................................. 4 1-5 Additional Hazards For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance .......................................................... 4 1-6 California Proposition 65 Warnings .................................................................................... 6 1-7 Principal Safety Standards ............................................................................................ 6 1-8 EMF Information .................................................................................................... 6 SECTION 2 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ -LIRE AVANT UTILISATION ............................................................ 7 2-1 Symboles utilisés .................................................................................................... 7 2-2 Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc .................................................................................... 7 2-3 Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur ............................................................................. 9 2-4 Dangers liés à l’air comprimé ........................................................................................ 10 2-5 Symboles de dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance ..................... 11 2-6 Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements ........................................................................... 13 2-7 Principales normes de sécurité ....................................................................................... 13 2-8 Informations relatives aux CEM .....................................................................

FAQs

What does the manual cover for safety before using the welder/generator?

It provides safety precautions to read before using, including arc welding hazards, engine hazards, compressed air hazards, and additional dangers related to installation, operation, and maintenance. It also includes California Proposition 65 warnings, principal safety standards, and EMF information.

Where can the serial number and rating label be found?

The manual includes a specifications section dedicated to the serial number and rating label location.

What technical information about welding and generator performance is included?

It lists default weld parameters and settings, weld/power/engine specifications, dimensions and operating angles, duty cycle and overheating, fuel consumption, generator power curve, and volt-ampere curves.

Oct 23, 2026

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