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.
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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!
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 clean2. . Cluttered
areas invite injuries.
Observe work area conditions3. . 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
ammable gases or liquids.
Keep children away4. . Children must
never be allowed in the work area. Do
not let them handle this helmet.
Store idle equipment5. . 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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Dress properly6. . 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.
Stay alert8. . Watch what you are doing,
use common sense. Do not weld when
you are tired.
Check for damaged parts9. . 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 xtures; and any
other condition that may affect proper
operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
by a qualied technician. Do not use
the helmet if any switch does not
operate properly.
Replacement parts and accessories10. .
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 inuence 11.
of alcohol or drugs. Read warning
labels on prescriptions to determine if
your judgment or reexes are impaired
while taking drugs. If there is any
doubt, do not weld.
Maintenance12. . For your safety, service
and maintenance should be performed
regularly only by a qualied technician.
This helmet provides protection 13.
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 specications chart in
this manual.
Maintain the helmet and lens 15.
correctly to help ensure reliable
protection.
Clean lter’s surfaces regularly.•
Keep sensors and solar cells clean
using a clean lint-free tissue/cloth. Do
not use any solvents on lter’s screen
or helmet components. Protect lter
from liquid and dirt contact. Do not
immerse the lter in water.
Should the Auto-Darkening Welding •
Helmet not darken upon striking
an arc, stop welding immediately
and have the helmet checked by a
qualied service technician.
Regularly replace the Front Lens •
Cover if it becomes cracked,
scratched, pitted, or otherwise
damaged.
Welding Helmet
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