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Page 5For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.Auto-darkening
Welding Helmet
UNPACKING
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts
are missing or broken, please call Harbor
Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as
possible.
BEFORE FIRST USE
The Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet 1.
needs to be charged prior to use
and after extended storage. Leave
the solar panel on the helmet facing the
sun for at least 4 hours before rst use.
Remove the protective lm from both 2.
sides of the front lens (if not already
done).
Follow the 3. Before Each Use
instructions below.
BEFORE EACH USE
Check the Front Lens Cover to makes 1.
sure that it is clean, and that no dirt is
covering the two sensors on the front
of the Filter Cartridge. Also, check the
Front/Inside Lens Cover and the Front
Lens Retaining Frame, and make sure
that they are secure in place. Check
for light tightness before each use.
Inspect all operating parts before each 2.
use for signs of wear or damage. Any
scratched, cracked, or pitted parts
should be replaced immediately before
using again to avoid severe personal
injury.
Turn the shade knob to the correct 3.
shade for the application as shown
in the chart above. If a selection of
shades are recommended for your
application, try the darkest setting
rst.
Adjust headband so that the helmet is 4.
seated on the head as low as possible
and close to your face. Adjust helmet’s
angle when in the lowered position by
turning the adjustable limitation washer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Test the helmet auto-
darkening lter lens before welding.
While wearing the helmet, briey
strike an arc, keeping your face and
eyes turned slightly away, and to
one side. The lens should darken
evenly when not directly facing the
arc. If it does not darken properly,
do not use the Welding Helmet.
SHADE GUIDE CHART
Welding Process
Arc Current (Amperes)
10 20 40 80 125 175 250 300 450
5 15 30 60 100 150 225 275 350 500
Stick/Arc 9 10 11 12 13 14
Mild Steel MIG
(argon shielded)
10 11 12 13 14
Mild Steel MIG,
(CO
2
shielded)
10 11 12 13 14
Aluminum MIG 10 11 12 13 14
TIG 9 10 11 12 13 14
Flux Core 10 11 12 13 14
Plasma Cutting 11 12 13
Plasma Welding 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
REV 09e