Lincoln Electric IM10000 Cool-Shield Helmet - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Headgear Adjustment
Head Size Adjustment: HEADGEAR TIGHTNESS is adjusted by push-
ing in the Ratchet Knob and turning to adjust for the desired head size. This
knob is located at the back of the helmet. HEADGEAR CROWN ADJUST-
MENT is made by adjusting for comfort and snapping the pin into the hole to
lock securely in place.
Tilt: Tilt adjustment is located on left side of helmet. Loosen the left head-
gear tension knob and push the top end of the adjustment lever inward until
the lever’s Stop Tab clears the notches. Then rotate the lever up or down to
the desired tilt position. The Stop will automatically engage again when
released locking the helmet into position.
Fore / Aft Adjustment: Adjusts the distance between user’s face and lens.
To adjust, loosen both outside tension knobs and slide forward or back to
desired position and retighten. NOTE: Make sure both sides are equally
positioned for proper operation.
Battries: No batteries are required! This product is solar powered and
contains solar panels. CAUTION: Insure the solar panels are facing forward
toward the outside of the helmet to capture light from the welding arc and
surrounding environment.
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AUTO-DARKENING CARTRIDGE CONTROLS
COOL-SHIELD - 4 x 5 ADF include Variable Shade Only.
To make adjustments to your ADF controls, push directly on the clear protec-
tive lens surface in the area over the shade control button. There is no need
to disassemble helmet to access control buttons on your ADF cartridge.
Simply press directly on the inside cover lens to change button settings.
Shade selection is accomplished by pushing the Shade button on the back of
the filter. Follow shade selection chart (page 5).
Test your ADF filter prior to welding by directing the front of the filter toward a
bright source of light, then using your fingers rapidly cover and uncover the
sensors. The filter should darken momentarily as the sensor is exposed. A
torch striker can also be used.
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