Rapid-Air PALLET MASTER (PMD): PMD35 & PMD50. 115VAC, 1PH, 60HZ - Manual (Page 9)

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The main control console & controls are mounted on the end of the raised
extended arm of the machine. It was installed to keep the operator clear of the
coil plate. Located on the face of the console are seven switches and one
potentiometer, which are explained below.
1. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL - The direction control switch selects the
direction the pallet reel will rotate, clockwise or counterclockwise.
2. % SPEED POT - The % speed pot adjusts the maximum speed that the pallet
reel will rotate and should be set to maintain a constant feed rate.
3. ON/OFF SWITCH - This illuminated switch is the main power switch for the
controller. It must be “ON” for the pallet reel to function.
4. L↔R SWITCH - (Stock Arm Direction Switch) - Stock feeds to the press
over the table. The Left-Right switch determines from which side of the table the
drum is operated. (See Control Arm Setup & Installation).
5. RUN/STOP/JOG SELECTOR SWITCH - The switch selects between Run
& Jog. If in Run and the control arm is moved the coil plate will turn. If in Jog,
the Jog button has to be depressed for the coil plate to turn.
6. JOG BUTTON - Used for intermittent movement of the coil plate, mainly for
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