Hey folks. I attended my very first auction the other day and was able to pick up an old power hacksaw. Haven't even been able to scrape off enough grime to find a name. But it was in regular use right up until I moved it. The motor is a GE 3 phase - and I ordered a VFD appropriate for the specs, and I have an experienced friend willing to help with the install.

I have read several threads that mention never running a drum switch with these VFDs. I am wondering whether the switch in the pic below should be eliminated. It's unfamiliar to me (and doesn't look like the drum switches I've seen) - and I'm not sure if it would cause problems. It was installed between power source and the motor.

Thanks for any help and advice!

I have read several threads that mention never running a drum switch with these VFDs. I am wondering whether the switch in the pic below should be eliminated. It's unfamiliar to me (and doesn't look like the drum switches I've seen) - and I'm not sure if it would cause problems. It was installed between power source and the motor.

Thanks for any help and advice!
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