Variable Shade Control − Xvs Model - Hobart XFS Series Owner's Manual

3-5. Variable Shade Control − XVS Model
Application Welding
Stick Electrodes
MIG
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(TIG)
Air Carbon
Plasma Arc Cutting
Plasma Arc Welding
OM-221 534 Page 6
1
Arc Current in Amperes
Less than 40
40−80
80−175
175−300
300−500
Less than 100
100−175
175−300
300−500
Less than 50
50−100
100−200
200−400
Less than 500
500−700
60−150
150−250
250−400
Less than 50
50−200
200−400
1 Variable Shade Control
(No. 9 − 13)
Use the control to adjust the lens
shade in the darkened state. Use
the table below to select proper
shade control setting based on
your welding process.
Start at shade 13 and adjust lighter
to suit the welding application and
your personal preference.
Protective Shade No.
9
10
11
12
13
10
11
12
13
10
11
12
13
12
13
11
12
13
9
10
12