Hobart Welding Products XVX manual Variable Shade Control No, 40−80 80−175, 50−100, 60−150, 50−200

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3-4. Variable Shade Control (No. 9 − 13)

1 Variable Shade Control

(No. 9 − 13)

Use the control to adjust the lens shade in the darkened state. Use the table below to select proper

1shade control setting based on your welding process.

Start at shade 12 and adjust lighter to suit the welding application and your personal preference.

Application Welding	Arc Current in Amperes	Protective Shade No.

Stick Electrodes	Less than 40	9
	40−80	10
	80−175	11
	175−300	12
	300−500	13

MIG	Less than 100	10
	100−175	11
	175−300	12
	300−500	13

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	Less than 50	10
(TIG)	50−100	11
	100−200	12
	200−400	13

Air Carbon	Less than 500	12
	500−700	13

Plasma Arc Cutting	60−150	11
	150−250	12
	250−400	13

Plasma Arc Welding	Less than 50	9
	50−200	10
	200−400	12

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Contents 2008−11 OM-240 362BTable of Contents Noise can damage hearing − Safety Precautions − Read Before UsingSymbol Usage Hazards ARC Rays can burn eyes and skinStorage Temperature −4F to 158F / −20C to +70C − SpecificationsVariable Shade Control See − Operating InstructionsHelmet Controls See SectionLens Delay Control Reset Button And Low Battery Indicator60−150 Variable Shade Control No −40−80 80−175 50−100Grind Mode Recommended Sensitivity SettingsWeld Mode 130−50% sensitivity setting for most ap Plications− Adjusting Headgear Replacing Outside Lens Cover − Replacing the Lens CoversLens without the inside Replacing Inside Lens Cover Lens Assembly Inside Lens Cover− Replacing the Battery − Maintenance − Installing Optional Magnifying Lens− Troubleshooting Prowler Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet − Parts ListPart Description Quantity Effective January 1 − Limited WarrantyPage Page Hobart Welders