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SECTION 2: Introduction
2.01 How to Use This Manual
This Owner's Manual usually applies to just the underlined
specification or part numbers listed. If none are underlined, they
are all covered by this manual.
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including the
chapter on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the word WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
may appear. Pay particular attention to the in formation provided
under these headings. These special annotations are easily
recognised as follows:
! !
Gives information regarding possible personal injury.
Warnings will be enclosed in a box such as this.
! !
Refers to possible equipment damage. Cautions will
be shown in bold type.
Offers helpful information concerning certain operating
procedures. Notes will be shown in italics.
SECTION 3: General Information
3.01 ProGuard Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
The ProGuard welding helmets are high quality products that contribute to the comfort and safety of the welder. ProGuard welding helmets
may be used only in connection with arc welding. The chart below shows how to choose the most suitable shade level:
Welding process
Or r elated techniques
E manual
Flux co re electrodes
Fluxed stick electrodes
MIG / Metal-Inert-Gas Argon (Ar/He)
Steels, alloyed steels,
Copper & its alloys etc.
MIG / Metal-Inert-Gas Argon (Ar/He)
Aluminium, copper, nickel
And other alloys.
TIG / Tungsten-Inert Gas Argon (Ar/H2) (Ar/He)
All weldable metals such as steels, aluminium,
Copper, nickel and their alloys.
MAG / Metal-active Gas (Ar/Co2O2) (Ar/Co2/He/H2)
Construction Steel, hardened & tempered steels
Cr-Ni-steel, Cr-steel & other alloyed steels.
Electric arc compressed air joining
(Melt joining) carbon electrodes (O2)
Flame grooving compressed air (O2)
Plasma cutting (fusion cutting)
All weldable metals see WIG
Center and outer gas: Argon (Ar/H2) (Ar/He)
Plasma cutting (Fusion cutting)
Micro-plasma welding
Center and outer gas: Agon (Ar/H2) (Ar/He)
Depending upon the application conditions, the next highest or next lowest protection level can be used.
The darker fields correspond to those areas in which the corresponding welding process cannot be used.
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2.02 Equipment Identification
The product identification number is printed on the outer shipping
carton. Record this number for future reference.
2.03 Receipt of Equipment
When you receive the equipment, check it against the invoice to
make sure it is complete and inspect the equipment for possible
damage due to shipping. If there is any damage, notify the carrier
immediately to file a claim. Furnish complete information concerning
damage claims or shipping errors to:
CIGWELD, Customer Care Department, 71 Gower St, Preston,
Victoria, Australia, 3072.
Include all equipment identification numbers as described above
along with a full description of the parts in error.
Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by contacting
CIGWELD, Customer Care Department, at the address given above.
Include the Owner's Manual number and equipment identification
numbers.
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