Harbor Freight Tools 47996 User Manual

WELDING HELMETWELDING HELMET

WELDING HELMET

WELDING HELMETWELDING HELMET

AUTO-DARKENINGAUTO-DARKENING

AUTO-DARKENING

AUTO-DARKENINGAUTO-DARKENING

47996

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Important: Read and understand the entire manual before using the
welding helmet.

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Copyright © 2002 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reser ved. 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.

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

REV 05/05

Specifications

ITEM DESCRIPTION

For MIG / MAG, Flux Cored, TIG, Plasma /

Welding Protection Types

Not Protected From

Filter Standard ANSI Z87.1 -- 1989 (R1998) Standard
Switch On / O ff to u se po wer fro m i nte rnal batte ries; auto-off

Construction

Darkness Range
Lens Prot ecti on Ultravi olet a nd i nfrared

Lens Viewing S ize 3.5 (W) x 1.5 (H) inches
Lens Switchi ng Sp eed 1/1000 second (t o dark); 1/2 second (to li g ht )
Lens Shade Green
Filter O verall Size 4.75 (W ) x 3- 1/2 (H) x 5/8 (D) inc hes
Power Sour ce Sola r pow e red with two AAA ba ckup batteries
Operat ing Temperature 23° ~ 131° F; (- 5° ~ 55° C)
Weight 1.15 lbs.

For MIC / MAG, Flux Cored, TIC, Plasma /

Microplasma Arc

Microplasm a Arc
Laser weldin g and oxyhy drogen w eldi ng

High impact resistant plastic polyamide nylon;
Full Face; Retainer and ratchet headband

Shade Control: Clear state # 3; Dark: DIN 4, 9 ~ 13
adjustable

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,
operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this
manual. Write the inv oice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should al ways be f ollowed to re­duce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this tool!

1. Do not attempt to use the Auto Darkening Welding Helmet if the Lens has been

damaged in any way. Severe e ye damage will occur.

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

3. Observe work area conditions. Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet
locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Do not use electrically
powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.

4. Keep children away . Children must ne ver be allow ed in the work area. Do not let them
handle machines, tools, or extension cords.

5. Store idle equipment. When not in use , tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit
rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.

6. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do
the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain applications for which this tool wa s

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designed. Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was
not intended.

7. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving
parts. Protective, electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair co v ering to contain long hair.

8. Use eye and ear protection. Alw ays wear ANSI approv ed impact safety goggles . W ear
a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or w ood chips. W ear an ANSI approved
dust mask or respirator when working around metal, wood, and chemical dusts and mists.
When welding, use the Auto Darkening Welding Helmet.

9. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over or
across running machines.

10. Stay alert. Watch what y ou are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when
you are tired.

11. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, an y part that appears damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Chec k for alignment and binding of moving parts; any brok en parts or mounting
fixtures; and any other condition that ma y affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.

12. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for
use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

13. Do not operate tool 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 operate the tool.

14. Maintenance. For your saf ety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly
by a qualified technician.

Warning: 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, b ut m ust be supplied b y the operator.

Helmet Safety Warnings and Precautions

Remove the protective film from both sides of the new cover lens.

1. Use this helmet for eye and face protection against harmful rays, sparks and splatter
generated during welding and cutting operations.

2. Always have the clear plastic protection cover over the filter lens. Failure to do so could
result in damage to the filter lens.

3. The protection co v er and lens in this helmet are breakab le. They will not protect against
some impact hazards, such as fragmenting grinding wheel, abrasive discs fragments, or
corrosive liquids. Machine guards or other devices must be used where these hazards
exist.

4. Bef ore each use, inspect the helmet and lens carefully . Crack ed or scratched filter lenses
or clear plates impair vision and seriously reduce light filtering and impact protection.

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Repair or replace damaged components immediately. Replace the two AAA backup
batteries often.

5. Be sure the welding filter shade setting is correct for your application.

6. Test the helmet auto-darkening filter lens bef ore welding. While wearing the helmet, briefly
strike an arc, keeping your face and eyes turned slightly away from the arc, and to one
side. The lens should darken e ven when not directly facing the arc. If it does not dark en
after repeated tests, replace the lens filter .

7. Impact resistant eye protection such as safety glasses or goggles must be worn at all
times when using this helmet. W ear ear protection.

8. Avoid exposing the Auto Darkening Lens unit to high temperature.

WARNING:This product is used with welding or similar applications that produce
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or
other reproductive harm).

(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to mak e sure the following parts are included:

with Filter Lens.

number on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the

Welding Helmet

Operation

WARNING: Do not use the Auto Darkening Welding Helmet if the lens does not auto­darken. Severe eye damage or blindness can occur when welding. Always verify that
the helmet is functioning before use. Remove the backup batteries and check monthly
with a multimeter that each one is 1.5 volts. Replace batteries every three months whether
they are good or not.

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WARNING: This Helmet does not provide protection for LASER AND OXYHYDROGEN
welding.

1. Verify that the batteries are good.

2. Turn the helmet over and adjust the Shade Knob to the desired shade (9 ~ 13).

3. Push the Switch Button to turn the lens on and open the window.

4. Adjust the helmet Side Knobs for a proper fit. Tighten the Lens Clamp Screws.

5. Put on a pair of safety glasses first, then the helmet.

6. While looking to one side, strike an arc briefly (see # 6 above).
Check to see if the welding filter lens went dark. If it did, the auto-darkening function is

working. Contin ue arc w elding. When finished, the lens filter will turn off automatically.

Maintenance

Replacing Batteries

1. Turn the Helmet over to expose the inside.

2. Remo ve the Battery Cov er . Lift the right side of the battery cov er and pop it out.

On / Off Button

Shade Control

AAA Battery Compartment

Battery Compartment Cov er

3. Remo ve two batteries from the battery compartment.

4. Place both ne w batteries negative side (left) into the battery compartment.
The batteries should be completely clean of grease and dirt.

5. Replace the Battery Compartment Cover , left side first, then push in the right side until
it snaps into place.

General

1. Use a clean, soft cloth to clean the Lens Filter. Do not use water or cleaning liquids.

2. Store the helmet in a cool and dry location.

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Replacing the Lens Cover

Lift the Lens Cover and remove the clear plastic. Replace it when it becomes scratched,
cracked, or pitted, and cannot be cleaned.

Removing the Lens

1. Turn the Helmet over to view the Lens from the inside.

2. Unscrew the two Lens Unit Screw Clamps (10). Pull it out from the inside.

Troubleshooting

The following lists possible causes for non operation:

1. Batteries are not inserted correctly .

2. Battery Cover not completely secure.

3. Batteries are dead.

4. On / Off Button was not pressed on.

5. Solar Cells are damaged. Replace Lens Filter unit.

6. Lens Filter is cracked. Replace Lens Filter unit.

Parts List

Item # Description Qty

1 Front Cover Protective Lens 1
2 Auto Darkening Lens Unit 1
3 Helmet Shell 1
4 Headband 1
5 Knob 1
6 Round Washer 1
7 Metal Washer 2
8 Limitation Washer 1
9 Hinge Screw 2

10 Lens Unit Screw Clamps 2

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes
only and are not available individually as replacement parts.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLO WING CAREFULL Y

THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR HAS PRO VIDED THE PARTS DIA GRAM IN THIS MANU AL
AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
MAKE ANY REP AIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS
OF THE PR ODUCT . IN FACT , THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR EXPRESSLY ST ATES THAT
ALL REP AIRS AND P ARTS REPLA CEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERT AKEN BY CER TIFIED AND LICENSED
TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT
OF HIS OR HER REP AIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PR ODUCT OR REPLACEMENT P AR TS THERETO , OR ARISING
OUT OF HIS OR HER INST ALLA TION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERET O.

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Assembly Drawing

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