SAFETY
Please read and understand all instructions before using.
• Be sure that the dark shade of the lens in the welding helmet is the correct shade number for your
application.
• This helmets and lenses are not suitable for “overhead” welding application, laser welding, or laser
cutting applications.
• Welding helmets are designed to protect the eyes and face from sparks, spatter, and harmful
radiation under normal welding conditions.
• This helmet will not protect against explosive devices or corrosive liquids. Machine guards or eye
splash protection must be used when these hazards are present.
• Impact resistant, primary eye protection, spectacles or goggles that meet current ANSI
specifications, must be worn at all times when using this welding helmet.
• Avoid work positions that could expose unprotected areas of the body to spark, spatter, direct and/
or reflected radiation. Use adequate protection if exposure cannot be avoided.
• Before each use, check that the protection plates are clean and that no dirt is covering the sensors
on the front of the lens.
• Inspect all operating parts before each use for signs of wear or damage. Any scratched, cracked,
or pitted parts should be replaced immediately.
• Do not make any modifications to either the welding lens or helmet, other than those specified
in this manual. Do not use any replacement parts other than those specified in this manual.
Unauthorised modifications and replacement parts will void the warranty and expose the user to
the risk of personal injury.
• If this lens does not darken when striking arc, stop welding immediately and check the helmet
is in Weld Mode and not Grind Mode. If the issue persists, contact your local UNIMIG Service
Department.
• Do not immerse this lens in water.
• Do not use any solvents on any lens or helmet components.
• The recommended operating temperature range for welding lens is -10°C to 65°C (14°F-149°F ). Do
not use this device beyond these temperature limits.
• Failure to follow these warnings and/or failure to follow all of the operating instructions could result
in severe personal injury.
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