Operation; Maintenance - Porter-Cable 55000 Instruction Manual

Auto-darkening welding helmet
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HEADGEAR ADJUSTMENT
1�
Adjust the headgear diameter with the twist knob on the back� The knob is locked until pushed
in� Once unlocked, twist clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen�
2�
Adjust the height by snapping the pin into the hole to lock securely in place�
3�
To adjust the viewing angle, loosen the knob on both sides of the helmet and change angle
locker to the desired tilt position (5 selection and positioned in the middle by default)� Once
achieving the desired angle, tighten the knobs until snug� The helmet should still swing up, but it
should not drift downward when in place for welding�
4�
To adjust the distance between the user's face and the ADF, loosen the knobs on both sides of
the helmet until the headband can move back and forth freely, reposition the headband at one of
the 3 slots as desired� This should be done one side at a time and both sides should be located
at the same position for proper ADF operation�
SHADE CONTROL
Select the shade 9 to 13 based upon the welding process you will use by consulting the "Shade
Guide Table"� The welding helmet can also be used to protect the face when grinding� Grind mode
prevents filter lens from auto-darkening�
SHADE GUIDE TABLE
Welding
Process
1�5
6
SMAW
MAG
TIG
MIG (heavy)
MIG (light)
PAC
PAW
4
*SMAW-covered electrodes
NOTE
*MAG-metal arc welding
*TIG-Gas tungsten arc welding
SENSITIVITY CONTROL
The sensitivity can be set to LOW or HIGH by using the dial knob inside the cartridge� The LOW
setting suits excess ambient light or when welding with another machine close by� The HIGH setting
suits low amperage welding and welding in areas with low light conditions, especially low amperage
argon arc welding� Selections between LOW and HIGH are suitable for most of indoor and outdoor
welding operations�
DELAY CONTROL
When welding ceases, the viewing window automatically changes from dark back to light but with a
pre-set delay to compensate� The delay time can be set to MIN (0�1 sec) or MAX (1�0 sec), by the dial
knob inside the cartridge� The minimum delay suits spot or short welds� The maximum delay suits
heavy current welding and reduces eye fatigue from the arc� Selections between MIN and MAX are
suitable for most of indoor and outdoor welding operations�
FRONT COVER LENS REPLACEMENT
Replace the Front Cover Lens if it is damaged (cracked, scratched, pitted or dirty)� Remove the old
Front Cover Lens by pressing two Lock Switches at the bottom of the Retaining Frame and pull
the frame and ADF out� Take the old Front Cover Lens out and remove any protective film before
installing the new one�

OPERATION

10
15
30
40
60
8
8
8
9
9
10
9
5
6
7

MAINTENANCE

Arc Current (Amperes)
70
100 125 150 175 200 225 250 300 350 400 450 500 600
9
10
11
9
10
11
10
11
10
10
11
8
9
10
*MIG-(heavy)-MIG with heavy metals
*MIG-(light)-MIG with light alloys
4
12
13
12
12
13
11
12
11
12
13
12
13
11
12
*PAC-plasma jet cutting
*PAW-microplama arc welding
14
13
14
13
14
14

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