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3-4. Variable Shade Control (Variable Shade Helmets)

1 Variable Shade

Adjustment Buttons

2 Mode Control Button

Use the LTR and DKR ad-

justment buttons to adjust

the lens shade in the dark-

ened state. Use the table in

Section 1-4 to select proper

shade control setting based

on your welding process.

The shade ranges for each

mode are as follows:

Weld − No. 8 − No. 13

Cut − No. 5 − No. 8

Grind − No. 3 only

Start at the highest setting

and adjust lighter to suit the

application and your person-

al preference.

Variable Shade Adjust-

ment Procedure

 Press Auto On/Off but-

ton to turn lens On. Hel-

met lens will darken

twice and then clear.

 Press Mode Control

Button to select desired

function: Weld, Cut, or

Grind mode.

 Cut mode is not present

on 62V or 52F helmets.

 Use LTR and DKR ad-

justment buttons to se-

lect desired shade.

 Begin welding or contin-

ue with other lens ad-

justments.

(73V) Variable Shade Lens Assembly