Section 3 Operation; Operation; Powercut-1500 Controls - ESAB POWERCUT-1500 Manuel D'instructions

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Figure 3-1A PowerCut 1500 Controls

3.1 OPERATION

3.2 PowerCut 1500 CONTROLS (see figure above)
A. Power Switch. When placed in ON position, the green pilot light will
glow indicating control circuit is energized.
B. Air Test Switch. When placed in Test position, air filter-regulator can
be adjusted to desired pressure 5.5 bar (80 psig) before cutting
operations. Allow air to flow for a few minutes. This should remove any
condensation that may have accumulated during shutdown period. Be
sure to place switch in OPERATE position before starting cutting
operations.
C. Trigger Lock Switch. When placed in LOCK position, this permits
releasing torch switch button after cutting arc has been initiated. To
extinguish arc at end of cut, press and release torch switch button again
or pull torch away from work. When placed in UNLOCK position, torch
switch must be held closed by the operator during the entire cutting
operation and then released at the end of cut.
D. Output Current Control. Adjustable from 20 to 90 amperes.
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