Chicago Electric WELDING SYSTEMS 91214 - Manual (Page 3)

Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Auto-darkening
Welding Helmet
Dress properly 6. . Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry as they can be
caught in moving parts. Protective
gear is essential to protect against
welding rays, some examples are: a
leather welding apron, welding sleeves,
jeans without cuffs, work boots. Wear
restrictive hair covering to contain long
hair.
7. Use eye and ear
protection. When
welding, wear ANSI-
approved impact safety
goggles under the Welding Helmet.
Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator
and hearing protection when welding.
Stay alert
8. . Watch what you are doing,
use common sense. Do not weld when
you are tired.
check for damaged parts
9. . Before
using any helmet, any part that appears
damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment and
binding of moving parts; any broken
parts or mounting fixtures; and any
other condition that may affect proper
operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
by a qualified technician. Do not use
the helmet if any switch does not
operate properly.
Replacement parts and accessories
10. .
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other
parts can render helmet ineffective,
possibly causing eye damage, and
will void the warranty. Only use
accessories intended for use with this
helmet. Approved accessories are
available from Harbor Freight Tools.
Do not weld if under the influence
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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.
Maintenance
12. . For your safety, service
and maintenance should be performed
regularly only by a qualified technician.
This helmet provides protection
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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
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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.