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Auto-darkening 

Welding Helmet

SAVE THIS MANUAL

Keep this manual for the safety 

warnings and precautions, assembly, 

operating, inspection, maintenance and 

cleaning procedures.  Write the product’s 

serial number in the back of the manual near 

the assembly diagram (or month and year of 

purchase if product has no number).  Keep 

this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry 

place for future reference.

IMpORTANT SAFETY 

INFORMATION

In this manual, on the labeling, and 

all other information provided with 

this product:

  This is the safety alert 

symbol.  It is used to alert 

you to potential personal 

injury hazards.  Obey all 

safety messages that 

follow this symbol to avoid 

possible injury or death.

 

DANGER indicates a 

hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, will result 

in death or serious injury.
 

WARNING indicates 

a hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

could result in death or serious 

injury.
 

cAUTION, used with 

the safety alert 

symbol, indicates a hazardous 

situation which, if not avoided, 

could result in minor or 

moderate injury.
 

NOTIcE is used to 

address practices 

not related to personal injury.

 

cAUTION, without 

the safety alert 

symbol, is used to address 

practices not related to 

personal injury.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND 

pREcAUTIONS

WARNING: When using helmet, basic 

safety precautions should always 

be followed to reduce the risk of 

personal injury and damage to 

equipment.

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.

Read all instructions before using 

this helmet!

Do not use the Welding Helmet if 

1. 

the lens is cracked, if the lens or 

sensors are dirty, or if the lens or 

front retaining frame is loose.
Keep work area clean

2. 

.  Cluttered 

areas invite injuries.

Observe work area conditions

3. 

.  Do 

not use welding helmets in damp or wet 

locations.  Do not expose to rain.  Keep 

work area well lit.  Do not use auto-

darkening helmets in the presence of 

flammable gases or liquids.

Keep children away

4. 

.  Children must 

never be allowed in the work area.  Do 

not let them handle this helmet.

Store idle equipment

5. 

.  When not in 

use, helmets must be stored in a dry 

location to inhibit rust.  Always lock 

up helmets and keep out of reach of 

children.

Summary of Contents for 91212

Page 1: ... CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within th...

Page 2: ...s not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury Safety Warnings and Precautions WARNING When using helmet basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all pos...

Page 3: ...se the helmet if any switch does not operate properly Replacement parts and accessories 12 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 influenc...

Page 4: ...er 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 respira...

Page 5: ...amage Any scratched cracked or pitted parts should be replaced immediately before using again to avoid severe personal injury Turn the shade knob to the correct 3 shade for the application as shown in the chart above If a selection of shades are recommended for your application try the darkest setting first Adjust headband so that the helmet is 4 seated on the head as low as possible and close to ...

Page 6: ...table DIN variable shades from 9 to 13 are adjusted at the turn of a shade knob shade variable This product is in full conformity with related DIN ISO EN379 safety standards and ANSI Z87 1 2003 standard Auto Darkening filters provide protection against UV and IR radiation to the user s eyes and face even in the clear state View from inside of helmet Dark to Clear Delay Adjustment In FAST Position ...

Page 7: ...g Stop using the Auto Darkening Welding Helmet immediately if any of the above mentioned problems can t be corrected Maintenance Replacing the Lens cover for sku 91212 and 91214 1 Replace the Front Lens Cover 2 if it is damaged cracked scratched soiled or pitted Refer to the illustration above Remove the Front Lens Cover 2 by a gently pulling up the central part of the Lens Remove the protection f...

Page 8: ...t comes with the film on Place the new Lens into the right position by bending it slightly enough to fit in between the tabs at each side of the lens and putting the lens in place Check and make sure that the Lens is d securely installed Clean the Filter Lens with a clean lint 2 free tissue or cotton cloth Do not immerse the lens in water or 3 any other liquid Do not use abrasives solvents or oil ...

Page 9: ... QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABIL ITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REP...

Page 10: ...n of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the comp...

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