of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not weld. Maintenance12. . For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly only by a qualified technician. This helmet provides protection 13. for intended purposes only. There are certain applications for which this helmet was designed. Do not modify this helmet and do not use this helmet for a purpose for which it was not intended. The Welding Helmet is not suitable for • laser welding processes. The Welding Helmet will not protect • against severe impact hazards, including fragmenting grinding disks; do not use Welding Helmet when grinding. The Welding Helmet will not protect • against explosive devices or corrosive liquids. Use only at temperatures within the 14. operating range for your model as stated on the specifications chart in this manual. Maintain the helmet and lens 15. correctly to help ensure reliable protection. Clean filter’s surfaces regularly.• Keep sensors and solar cells clean using a clean lint-free tissue/cloth. Do not use any solvents on filter’s screen or helmet components. Protect filter from liquid and dirt contact. Do not immerse the filter in water. Should the Auto-Darkening Welding • Helmet not darken upon striking an arc, stop welding immediately and have the helmet checked by a qualified service technician. Regularly replace the Front Lens • Cover if it becomes cracked, scratched, pitted, or otherwise damaged. Do not make any modifications to • either the Auto-Darkening Filter or the rest of the helmet, other than those specified in this manual. Do not use any replacement parts other than those specified in this manual. Unauthorized modifications and replacement parts will void the warranty and expose the user to the risk of personal injury. Do not open or tamper with the Auto-Darkening Filter. Do not place the Welding Helmet’s 16. Auto-Darkening Filter on a hot surface. Severe personal injury17. and/ or blindness may occur if the user fails to follow the aforementioned warnings and/or fails to follow the operation instructions. WARNING Inhalation Hazard: Welding and Plasma Cutting Produce toxic fumes. Exposure to welding or cutting exhaust fumes can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as cancer of the larynx and lung cancer. Also, some diseases that may be linked to exposure to welding or plasma cutting exhaust fumes are: • Early onset of Parkinson’s Disease • Heart disease • Ulcers • Damage to the reproductive organs • Inflammation of the small intestine or stomach • Kidney damage • Respiratory diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, or pneumonia Use natural or forced air ventilation and wear a respirator approved by NIOSH to protect against the fumes produced to reduce the risk of developing the above illnesses. Specifications Model 91212 91214 94336 94337 Shell Designs Blue Flames Eagle Skull Power Source Solar Cells (rechargeable battery included, no additional battery required) 3V CR2450 battery (lifetime ~6,000 hours) Viewing Area 3.86” x 1.73” 3.74” x 2.44” Operating Temp. 23 to 158° F 14 to 158° F Clear State 4 DIN 3.5 DIN Weight 1.3 lb. 1.6 lb. Shade Range 9 to 13 Ultraviolet / Infrared Protection up to shade 16 all the time Welding Protection Types For All Arc Welding Processes; Not for Laser Welding or Oxyacetylene Welding/Cutting Shell Material High Impact-Resistant Plastic Polyamide Nylon Lens Switching Speed (Clear to Dark): 1/25,000 second ANSI Z87.1-2003 - approved Lens Power ON / OFF Fully Automatic Storing Temperature -4 to 158° F REV 06l; 09e; 09h; 10c Shade Guide Chart Welding Process Arc Current (Amperes) 10 20 40 80 125 175 250 300 450 5 15 30 60 100 150 225 275 350 500 Stick/Arc 9 10 11 12 13 14 Mild Steel MIG (argon shielded) 10 11 12 13 14 Mild Steel MIG, (CO2 shielded) 10 11 12 13 14 Aluminum MIG 10 11 12 13 14 TIG 9 10 11 12 13 14 Flux Core 10 11 12 13 14 Plasma Cutting 11 12 13 Plasma Welding 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Unpacking When unpacking, make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at 1-800-444-3353 as soon as possible. Before First Use The Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet 1. needs to be charged prior to use and after extended storage. Leave the solar panel on the helmet facing the sun for at least 4 hours before first use. Remove the protective film from both 2. sides of the front lens (if not already done). Follow the 3. Before Each Use instructions below. Before Each Use Check the Front Lens Cover to makes 1. sure that it is clean, and that no dirt is covering the two sensors on the front of the Filter Cartridge. Also, check the Front/Inside Lens Cover and the Front Lens Retaining Frame, and make sure that they are secure in place. Check for light tightness before each use. Inspect all operating parts before each 2. use for signs of wear or damage. Any scratched, cracked, or pitte...