Harbor Freight Tools 47996 operating instructions Helmet Safety Warnings and Precautions

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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 covering to contain long hair.

8.Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles. Wear a full face shield if you are producing metal filings or wood chips. Wear 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 you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired.

11.Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, 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.

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 safety, 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 under- stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by 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 cover and lens in this helmet are breakable. 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.Before each use, inspect the helmet and lens carefully. Cracked or scratched filter lenses or clear plates impair vision and seriously reduce light filtering and impact protection.

SKU 47996

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Contents 47996 REV 05/05 SpecificationsSafety Warnings and Precautions Save This ManualHelmet Safety Warnings and Precautions SKU California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seqUnpacking OperationMaintenance Replacing BatteriesGeneral Removing the Lens TroubleshootingParts List Replacing the Lens CoverAssembly Drawing