Warning:The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. Helmet Safety Warnings and Precautions Remove the protective film from both sides of the new cover lens. 1. Use this helmet for eye and face protection against harmful rays, sparks and splatter generated during welding and cutting operations. 2. Always have the clear plastic protection cover over the filter lens. Failure to do so could result in damage to the filter lens. 3. The protection cover and lens in this helmet are breakable. They will not protect against some impact hazards, such as fragmenting grinding wheel, abrasive discs fragments, or corrosive liquids. Machine guards or other devices must be used where these hazards exist. 4. Before each use, inspect the helmet and lens carefully. Cracked or scratched filter lenses or clear plates impair vision and seriously reduce light filtering and impact protection. SKU 47996 Page 3 Repair or replace damaged components immediately. Replace the two AAA backup batteries often. Repair or replace damaged components immediately. Replace the two AAA backup batteries often. . Be sure the welding filter shade setting is correct for your application. 6. Test the helmet auto-darkening filter lens before welding.While wearing the helmet, briefly strike an arc, keeping your face and eyes turned slightly away from the arc, and to one side. The lens should darken even when not directly facing the arc. If it does not darken after repeated tests, replace the lens filter. 7. Impact resistant eye protection such as safety glasses or goggles must be worn at all times when using this helmet. Wear ear protection. 8. Avoid exposing the Auto Darkening Lens unit to high temperature. WARNING:This product is used with welding or similar applications that produce chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.) Unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included: Welding Helmet with Filter Lens.If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. Operation WARNING: Do not use the Auto Darkening Welding Helmet if the lens does not auto- darken. Severe eye damage or blindness can occur when welding. Always verify that the helmet is functioning before use. Remove the backup batteries and check monthly with a multimeter that each one is 1.5 volts. Replace batteries every three months whether they are good or not. SKU 47996 Page 4 REV 03/04 REV 05/04 WARNING: This Helmet does not provide protection for LASER AND OXYHYDROGEN welding. WARNING: This Helmet does not provide protection for LASER AND OXYHYDROGEN welding. . Verify that the batteries are good. 2. Turn the helmet over and adjust the Shade Knob to the desired shade (9 ~ 13). 3. Push the Switch Button to turn the lens on and open the window. 4. Adjust the helmet Side Knobs for a proper fit. Tighten the Lens Clamp Screws. 5. Put on a pair of safety glasses first, then the helmet. 6. While looking to one side, strike an arc briefly (see # 6 above). Check to see if the welding filter lens went dark. If it did, the auto-darkening function is working. Continue arc welding. When finished, the lens filter will turn off automatically. Maintenance Replacing Batteries 1. Turn the Helmet over to expose the inside. 2. Remove the Battery Cover. Lift the right side of the battery cover and pop it out. Shade ControlOn / Off Button AAA Battery Compartment Battery Compartment Cover 3. Remove two batteries from the battery compartment. 4. Place both new batteries negative side (left) into the battery compartment. The batteries should be completely clean of grease and dirt. 5. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover, left side first, then push in the right side until it snaps into place. General 1. Use a clean, soft cloth to clean the Lens Filter. Do not use water or cleaning liquids. 2. Store the helmet in a cool and dry location. SKU 47996 Page 5 Replacing the Lens Cover Replacing the Lens Cover Removing the Lens 1. Turn the Helmet over to view the Lens from the inside. 2. Unscrew the two Lens Unit Screw Clamps (10). Pull it out from the inside. Troubleshooting The following lists possible causes for non operation: 1. Batteries are not inserted correctly. 2. Battery Cover not completely secure. 3. Batteries are dead. 4. On / Off Button was not pressed on. 5. Solar Cells are damaged. Replace Lens Filter unit. 6. Lens Filter is cracked. Replace Lens Filter unit. Parts List Item # Description Qty 1 Front Cover Protective Lens 1 2 Auto Darkening Lens Unit 1 3 Helmet Shell 1 4 Headband 1 5 Knob 1 6 Round Washer 1 7 Metal Washer 2 8 Limitat...