Lincoln Electric IM611 TIG PULSER - Manual (Page 11)

B-1 OPERATION B-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read this entire section before operating the unit.
Additionally, read the power source operator’s manual
before operating this unit.
ELECTRIC SHOCK
can kill.
•Do not touch electrically live parts such
as output terminals or internal wiring.
•Insulate yourself from the work and
ground.
•Always wear dry insulating gloves.
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FUMES AND GASES
can be dangerous.
•Keep your head out of fumes.
•Use ventilation or exhaust to remove
fumes from breathing zone.
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WELDING SPARKS
can cause fire or
explosion.
•Keep flammable material away.
•Do not weld on containers that have
held combustibles.
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ARC RAYS
can burn.
•Wear eye, ear and body protection.
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Observe additional Safety Guidelines detailed in the
beginning of this manual.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The TIG Pulser is a “pendant” type GTAW Pulsing
option for the SW TIG 175, SW TIG 275, or like com-
patible power source. It is a simple, easy-to-use unit,
with a minimum of controls. It supports the GTAW-P
(pulse TIG) process on mild steel, stainless steel, and
aluminum. The TIG Pulser features a 12 foot (3.7 m)
cable with plug and is supplied with brackets for mount-
ing. A receptacle is provided for use with an optional
Amptrol or Arc Start Switch.
RECOMMENDED PROCESSES AND
EQUIPMENT
At the time of printing, the TIG Pulser is only recom-
mended for use with the SW TIG 175 and the SW TIG
275 power source for GTAW-P (pulse TIG) procedures
within the capacity of the TIG power source.
The TIG Pulser may be used with an optional Hand
(K963) or Foot (K870) Amptrol or Arc Start Switch
(K814) for either 2-Step or 4-Step trigger mode. The 4-
step trigger mode or the Tig Pulser only works with
power source equipped with 4-step fiunction such as
the SW TIG 275.
OPERATIONAL FEATURES AND
CONTROLS
The TIG Pulser has the following controls as standard:
Peak Current, Background Current, % on Time (Peak
Pulse Width), and Pulses per Second (Frequency). All
are continuously adjustable thru control ranges.
TIG PULSER
WARNING