Auto-Darkening Filter
Welding Helmet
User’s Manual
MK8000
Warning: For your own safety, please read these instructions carefully
before using auto-darkening welding helmet!
The MK8000 Auto-darkening welding helmet is designed to protect the
eyes and faces from sparks, spatter, and harmful radiation under normal
welding conditions. The Auto-darkening filter automatically changes from
light to dark state when the arc is struck and returns to the light state when
welding stops.
The MK8000 Auto-darkening welding helmet comes ready to use. The only
thing you need to do before welding is to adjust the position of the
headband and select the correct shade number for your application.
BEFORE WELDING
Check the front cover lens to make sure that it is clean and no dirt covering
the four sensors on the front of filter cartridge. Also please check the inside
cover lens to make sure it is secure.
Check all operating parts before use to see if there are signs of wear or
damage. Any scratched, cracked or pitted parts should be replaced
immediately before using again to avoid personal injury.
Check for light tightness before each use.
Select a shade number by the shade knob (Check the Shade Guide Table
No.1). Be sure that the shade number is the correct for your welding
application. Adjust headband so that the helmet is seated as low as
possible on the head and close to your face.
The angle of helmet is
adjusted upon the buckles, fastened to different bumps.
DARK SHADE NUMBER SELECTION
The welding shades are available in two ranges, shades 5-8 and 9-13.
The shade section can be chosen by the switch K4. Also if you need for
grinding, you can set the Grind/Weld select
（
K5
）
switch
to “GRIND”.
Check the shade guide table to determine the proper shade for your
welding application. Select a shade number by the shade knob(Seeing the
Shade Guide Table No.1).The shade goes darker from 5 to 8 or from 9 to
13 gradually by turning knob K2.
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