Sensitivity Control - Hobart Creator Series Owner's Manual

3-5. Sensitivity Control

Stick Electrode
Short Circuiting (MIG)
Pulsed And Spray (MIG)
Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG)
Plasma Arc Cutting/Welding
Grinding
1
Recommended Sensitivity Settings
.
Place Weld/Grind mode switch
in Weld position (Section 3-6).
1 Sensitivity Control
Use control to make the lens more
responsive to different light levels in
various welding processes. Use a
Mid-Range or 50-70% sensitivity
setting for most applications.
It may be necessary to adjust helmet
sensitivity to accommodate different
lighting conditions or if lens is flash-
ing on and off. Adjust helmet sensitiv-
ity as follows:
.
Adjust helmet sensitivity in light-
ing conditions helmet will be
used in.
S
Turn sensitivity control to lowest
setting.
S
Face the helmet in the direction
of use, exposing it to the sur-
rounding light conditions.
S
Gradually turn sensitivity setting
clockwise until the lens darkens,
then turn sensitivity control
counterclockwise until slightly
past setting where lens clears.
Helmet is ready for use. Slight
readjustment may be necessary
for certain applications or if lens
is blinking on and off.
Mid-Range
Low/Mid-Range
Mid-Range
Mid/High-Range
Low/Mid-Range
Place Weld/Grind Mode Switch In Grind Position
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