Before First Use; Before Each Use - Chicago Electric 91214 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

Welding process
Stick/Arc
Mild Steel MIG
(argon shielded)
Mild Steel MIG,
(CO shielded)
2
Aluminum MIG
TIG
Flux Core
Plasma Cutting
Plasma Welding
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

1. The Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
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 first use.
2. Remove the protective film from both
sides of the front lens (if not already
done).
3. Follow the

before Each Use

instructions below.
bEFORE EAcH USE
1. Check the Front Lens Cover to makes
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
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Auto-darkening For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Welding Helmet
SHADE GUIDE cHART
10 20 40
5 15 30
9
9 10
8 9 10 11
Arc current (Amperes)
80 125 175
60 100 150
10 11
10 11
10 11 12
10 11
11 12
10
11
12 13
that they are secure in place. Check
for light tightness before each use.
2. Inspect all operating parts before each
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.
3. Turn the shade knob to the correct
shade for the application as shown
in the chart above. If a selection of
shades are recommended for your
application, try the darkest setting
first.
4. Adjust headband so that the helmet is
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 filter lens before welding.
While wearing the helmet, briefly
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.
250 300
225 275 350
12 13
12 13
13 14
12 13
13
11 12 13 14
12 13
14
450
500
14
14
14
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