INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Headshield. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
• Never place this product on a hot surface. • Stop using the headshield if the filter fails to change from light to dark. Contact your Clarke dealer. • Do not make any modifications to this product. Protection can be seriously impaired if modifications are made.
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PREPARATION & USE ADJUSTING THE HEADBAND TO FIT 1. The headband should be adjusted both in diameter and height to fit the wearer’s head. To do this, turn the adjustment knob on the back of the headband either left or right to expand or contract the headband.
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3. Remove the outer lens cover from the headshield and peel away the protective film. 4. Clip the outer lens cover gently back into position. 5. Clip the filter cartridge back into position. 6. Lift and slide the inside lens cover (on the operators side of the filter cartridge) free from the filter cartridge and peel away the...
SELECTING WELD OR GRIND SETTING The headshield has a ‘GRIND’ setting, on the selector knob. When set to ‘GRIND’ the auto darkening function is disabled. The headshield then provides eye and face protection for sparks and airborne particles created during grinding operations. WARNING: IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT AFTER USING THE HEADSHIELD IN GRINDING MODE, IT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE WELD SETTING BEFORE WELDING.
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SHADE REFERENCE TABLE The shade number can be manually set from 9-13 using the adjusting knob on the left side of the headshield. Adjust the headshield to the correct shade shown in the table above. Shade numbers according to BS 379, DIN 4647-1 and EN 169. DELAY TIME ADJUSTMENT The delay time is the time taken to switch back from fully dark to fully...
CARE & MAINTENANCE Damaged components must be replaced immediately to avoid risk of eye and face injuries. Periodically inspect the filter cartridge and lens covers. Cracked, pitted or scratched lenses reduce vision and seriously reduce the level of protection and should be replaced with genuine, certified spare parts. Never use sharp tools to remove foreign material sticking to the outer lens cover.
The batteries are located in the back of the welding and shade control housings and can be removed after pressing firmly on the cover plate and sliding it away. Use a small blade to lift the battery from its retaining clips. •...
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