Lincoln Electric IM10131 VIKING 2450D SERIES AUTO-DARKENING HELMETS - Manual (Page 7)

CARTRIDGE OPERATION/FEATURES
ON/MODE BUTTON AND BATTERY INDICATOR (See Fig-1 and Fig-2)
• ON-OFF (Lens will automatically darken when arc is present)
The Shade Cartridge will automatically turn on, the digital display control will activate and
helmet will be ready for use. It is recommended that the user review helmet settings
prior to use. The welding helmet will automatically turn off after one half hour of no use.
• MODE CONTROL
Short press of the ON/MODE button to select the mode appropriate for the work activity
(See Item A):
Weld Mode − used for most welding applications. Push "FUNC" button to adjust shade
number, sensitivity, and delay settings before welding (See Item C).In this mode, the lens
turns to dark immediately when you start welding.
Cutting Mode − used for cutting applications. Push "FUNC" button to adjust shade
number, sensitivity, and delay settings before cutting (See Item C).In this mode the lens
turns to dark immediately when you start cutting (See Item C).
Grind Mode − used for grinding applications. In this mode the lens shade is fixed shade
No. 4. Shade number, sensitivity, and delay settings cannot be adjusted when in grind
mode (See Item C).
• BATTERY INDICATOR
The symbol " " shows the current state of the battery (See Item B). The volume
of batteries has four level symbols (See Fig-2). The symbol " " appears on the
display screen before 1 to 2 days of battery life remains, CR2450 lithium batteries
should be replaced at this time. The symbol of the Battery Indicator is not real-time
and is updated shortly after pushing the ON/MODE button.
• VARIABLE SHADE CONTROL
After turning on the lens, press the "FUNC" button to choose “SHADE”, adjust lens
shade number (See Fig-3,-4,-5, Items A and B). Use the shade control UP and
DOWN buttons to select the lens darkened state (See Fig-3,-4,-5, Items C and D).
The shade range for each mode is as follows:
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A
B
FIG-1
FIG-2 C
Weld Mode − No. 9 ~ No. 13 (See Fig-3)
Cutting Mode − No. 5 ~ No. 8 (See Fig-4)
Grind Mode - No. 4 only (See Fig-5)
• SENSITIVITY CONTROL
Press "FUNC" button to choose "SENSITIVITY" (See Fig-6,-7, Items A and B). Use
Sensitivity Control "UP" and "DOWN" buttons to make the lens more or less sensitive to
arc light for different welding processes (See Fig-6,-7, Items C and D). Sensitivity set-
tings 5 through 9 are the normal settings for everyday use. The sensitivity ranges for
each mode are as follows:
Weld Mode − No.0 ~ No. 10 (See Fig-6)
Cutting Mode - No.0 ~ No. 10 (See Fig-7)
Grind Mode − No sensitivity adjustment
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A
B C
FIG-3 D
A
B C
FIG-4 D
A
B C
FIG-5 D
A
B
C
FIG-6 D
A
B
C
FIG-7 D