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Reset/Auto-On Button (Auto−On Lens Assembly)
Press the Reset button to check lens operation. If working properly, the lens will automatically darken twice and then return to the light state.
.The lens will Auto Off (light state − No. 4) 15 − 20 minutes after the last arc. It is not necessary to press the Reset button to resume welding.
On/Auto-Off Button (Manual-On Lens Assembly)
Locate the ON button and press ON to weld, the lens will automatically darken twice and then return to the light state, the helmet is then ready to weld.
Note: The lens will
Variable Shade Control (No. 9 − No. 13)
Use the shade chart below to select proper shade control setting based on your welding process. We recommend starting at shades 12 or 13 and adjust lighter based on the welding application and personal preference.
Application Welding | Arc Current in Amperes | Protective Shade No. |
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Stick Electrodes | Less than 40 | 9 |
| 40−80 | 10 |
| 80−175 | 11 |
| 175−300 | 12 |
| 300−500 | 13 |
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MIG | Less than 100 | 10 |
| 100−175 | 11 |
| 175−300 | 12 |
| 300−500 | 13 |
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | Less than 50 | 10 |
(TIG) | 50−100 | 11 |
| 100−200 | 12 |
| 200−400 | 13 |
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Air Carbon | Less than 500 | 12 |
| 500−700 | 13 |
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Plasma Arc Cutting | 60−150 | 11 |
| 150−250 | 12 |
| 250−400 | 13 |
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Plasma Arc Welding | Less than 50 | 9 |
| 50−200 | 10 |
| 200−400 | 12 |
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