Eastwood L6700 Instructions Manual page 5

SHADE
Shade is used to control the level of darkness as Auto-darkening is automatically activated when
an arc is present.
The Shade Control Knob is designed to function in 2 separate ranges; one for shade levels 5 through 9
and one for shade levels 9 through 13. Shade 5 is lightest while shade 13 is darkest. Move the Shade
Range Switch to the left for levels 5-9; to the right for levels 9-13.
To Adjust Shade:
Consult the SHADE GUIDE TABLE (FIG 2) to verify that this helmet provides adequate protection for
your preferred welding process before using.
If unsure of shade level required, use the following procedure to fi nd the correct shade level:
• Set the Range Switch to the 9-13 position, set Knob to 13 and try viewing with an expected
arc, then continue to decrease the setting while striking an arc until it is visible with Auto-
Darkening. This is the correct setting.
FIG. 2
Welding
Process
SMAW
MIG (heavy)
MIG (light)
TIG, GTAW
MAG/C02
SAW
PAC
PAW
SMAW
– Shielded Metal Arc Welding
MIG (heavy) – MIG on Heavy Metals
MIG (light) – MIG on Light Alloys
TIG, GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
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Shade Guide Table
0.5 2.5 10
1 5 15
9
8 9
Arc Current (Amperes)
20 40 80 125
30 60 100
9 10
10
10
10 11
10 11
11
10 11 12
MAG/C02 – Metal Active Gas
SAW
PAC
PAW
175 225 275
150 200 250
11 12
11 12
11 12
12 13
12 13
10 11 12
12
13
– Shielded Semi-Automatic Arc Welding
– Plasma Arc Cutting
– Plasma Arc Cutting
350 450
300 400 500
13 14
13 14
13 14 15
14
14 15
13 14 15
13
14 15
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