PowerLine
™
Electric Cutter
Installation, Operating and Maintenance Instructions
PowerLine
TM
Models PL2650 and PL2150
WARNING! This machine contains a powered cutting knife which can cause serious or even fatal injury.
Never connect power to the machine until you are ready to set up and operate the electric cutter. The
AC outlet must be nearby and not blocked. To prevent injury, never place hands or arms under the cut-
ting blade, do not operate the machine with any covers removed or safety features disabled, and cut
only paper materials. The front blade guard must be in the lowered position before the clamp or blade
will operate. Before attempting any maintenance procedure, be sure power is disconnected and locked
out.
Attention: For equipment that plugs in, the socket/outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall
be readily accessible.
1.0 Introduction
Thank you for selecting the PowerLine
TM
Electric Cutter. PowerLines are designed to provide a high level of safety, accura-
cy, flexibility, and ease of operation. Each component has been engineered to perform reliably and is 100% factory tested
to ensure years of quality service.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the cutter by carefully reading this manual. Reading and thoroughly
understanding this manual will help you avoid the most common operational problems and help eliminate operational
errors.
PowerLine
TM
Operating Instructions
1
Specifications
Functional
Cut Length x Width (behind blade):
21" EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21" x 21"
26" EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26" x 26"
Cut Height:
2 7/8" Maximum
Physical
Weight:
21" EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720 lbs.
26" EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800 lbs.
Shipping Weight:
21" EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .743 lbs.
26" EC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .823 lbs.
Color:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gray
Dimensions:
21" EC 33 3/4"W x 50 3/4"H x 42 3/4"D
26" EC 38 3/4"W x 50 3/4"H x 47 3/4"D
Electrical
AC Voltage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230-240VAC
Load Current: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Amperes
Duty Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 cuts/hr.
Optional
Side Tables
Table of Contents
1.0
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 1
2.0
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
3.0
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
4.0
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
5.0
The Back Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
6.0
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
7.0
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
8.0
Diagnostic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 15
9.0
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 16
Fraction to Decimal Conversion Chart . . . . . . . . .Page 17
Parts Diagrams and Parts Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 18
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 24
Serial Number
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