Chicago Electric 91214, 94337, 91212, 94336 User Manual 2

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Chicago Electric 91214, 94337, 91212, 94336 User Manual 2

AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET with ANSI-Approved Lens

Models 91212, 91214, 94336, 94337

Set up and Operating Instructions

Note: Your Helmet may appear different from the Helmet pictured in this manual. Aside from the slight differences noted in this manual, the warnings, operation instructions, and maintenance procedures will remain the same.

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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 this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Manual revised 10c

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!

1.Do not use the Welding Helmet if the lens is cracked, if the lens or sensors are dirty, or if the lens or front retaining frame is loose.

2.Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

3.Observe work area conditions. Do not use welding helmets in damp or wet locations. Do not expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do not use autodarkening helmets in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.

4.Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them handle this helmet.

5.Store idle equipment. 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.

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6.Dress properly. 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 ANSIapproved impact safety

goggles under the Welding Helmet.

Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and hearing protection when welding.

8.Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not weld when you are tired.

9.Check for damaged parts. 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.

10.Replacement parts and accessories. 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.

11.Do not weld if under the influence 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.

12.Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly only by a qualified technician.

13.This helmet provides protection 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.

14.Use only at temperatures within the operating range for your model as stated on the specifications chart in this manual.

15.Maintain the helmet and lens 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.

Auto-darkening For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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