Operation - Lincoln Electric IDEALARC DC-1500 Service Manual

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• Do not touch electrically live parts or
electrode with skin or wet clothing.
• Insulate yourself from work and
ground.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
can kill.
• Keep your head out of fumes.
• Use ventilation or exhaust to
remove fumes from breathing zone.
FUMES AND
GASES can be
dangerous.
DUTY CYCLE
The DC-1500 is rated for 100% duty cycle at 1500 amps
and 60 volts.
To Set Polarity
Connect the electrode cable to the "Positive" or "Negative"
studs depending upon the electrode polarity desired. Con-
nect the work cable to the other studs.

OPERATION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
IDEALARC® DC-1500
• Wear eye, ear and body protection.
ARC RAYS
can burn.
• Keep flammable material away.
WELDING SPARKS
can cause fire or
explosion.
Set the "Electrode Negative — Electrode Positive" switch
to correspond to the polarity of the electrode cable connec-
tion. This switch setting is necessary for proper operation
of the Lincoln wire feeder attached to the power source.
To Start the Welder
Press the "On-Off" pushbuttons to start and stop the welder.
The red pilot light near the center of the control panel in-
dicates when the welder is on.
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