General Safety Information - Westward 33N556 Manuel D'instructions Et Pièces Détachées

Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

General Safety Information

Auto-Darkening welding helmets are designed
to protect the eyes and face from sparks,
spatter, and harmful radiation under normal
welding conditions. Auto-Darkening filter
models automatically change from a light to
dark state when an arc is struck, and it returns
to the light state when welding stops.
Auto-Darkening welding helmets come ready
for use. Follow all "safety" warnings, make all
helmet fit adjustments, and select the correct
shade number for your welding application
prior to use.
• Never place this helmet and Auto Darkening
filter on a hot surface.
• Never open or tamper with the Auto Darkening
filter.
• Should this helmet not darken upon striking
an arc, stop welding immediately and contact
your supervisor or your dealer.
• Do not immerse the filter in water.
• Do not use any solvents on the filter screen
or helmet components.
• This Auto-Darkening welding helmet is not
suitable for laser welding and oxyacetylene
welding / cutting processes.
• This Auto-Darkening welding helmet will not
protect against severe impact hazards.
• This helmet will not protect against explosive
devices or corrosive liquids.
• The materials which may come into contact
with the wearers skin can cause allergic
reactions in some circumstances.
• Do not make any modifications to either the
filter or helmet, unless specified in this manual.
Do not use replacement parts other than those
specified in this manual. Unauthorized modi-
fications and replacement parts will void the
warranty and expose the operator to the risk
of personal injury.
Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
NOTE: BEFORE FIRST USE
1) Remove the protective shipping film from both
sides of the front lens (if not already done).
2) The helmet comes assembled. Before it
can be used, the headgear must be adjusted
for proper fit, delay time, sensitivity, and
shade level.
3) Please install AAA Alkaline batteries (2
required) before using this product. The
helmet should be stored in a dry, cool and
dark area with the battery removed when
not in use.
Operation
ADJUSTING THE HELMET FIT
• The overall circumference of the headband
can be made larger or smaller by pushing in
and rotating the knob on the back of the
headband (see Fig.1-Y).
This can be done while wearing the helmet
and allows just the right tension to be set to
keep the helmet firmly on the head without
it being too tight.
• If the headband is riding too high or too low
on your head, adjust the strap that passes
over the top of your head. To do this, release
the end of the band by pushing the locking
pin out of the hole in the band. Slide the two
portions of the band to a greater or lesser
width as required and push the locking pin
through the nearest hole (see Fig.1-W).
• Test the fit of the headband by lifting up and
closing the helmet a few times while wearing
it. If the headband moves while tilting, re-adjust
it until it is stable.
ADJUSTING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN
THE HELMET AND THE FACE
Step 1: Undo the block nut (see Fig.1-T)
to adjust the distance between the
helmet and your face in the down
position.
Step 2: Loosen the block nut on either side
of the helmet and slide it towards or
away from your face (see Fig.1-Z). It
is important that your eyes are each
the same distance from the lens,
otherwise the darkening effect may
appear uneven.
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