SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to adjust, operate
the product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-888-3KOBALT, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
• The welding helmet is not suitable for overhead welding applications, laser welding or laser
cutting applications.
• The recommended operating temperature range for the welding lens is -5°C to 55°C (23°F to
131°F ). Do not use this device beyond these temperature limits.
• Wear impact-resistant, primary eye protection, safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI
specifications at all times when using this welding helmet.
• Avoid work positions that would expose unprotected areas of the body to sparks, spatter,
direct and/or reflection radiation. Use adequate protection if exposure cannot be avoided.
• The KOBALT welding filter should always be used with original KOBALT inner and outer
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cover lenses. Protection could be compromised if unapproved modifications are made.
• Never place the helmet on or near hot surfaces.
• Keep helmet and all of its components out of the reach of children.
• Never open or tamper with the filter cartridge.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for modifications to the welding filter or the use of the filter
in any other manufacturer's helmet.
• Failure to follow these warnings and operating instructions could result in severe personal
injury.
• If the helmet is not in use, make sure the grind/weld switch is on weld function.
NOTE: The headgear has been installed by the factory and the angle adjustment screw has been
set in position 3, which has the headgear the furthest away from the automatic filter.
To adjust the headgear so you are closer to the automatic filter, follow the
Instructions for Adjusting Headgear on
page 7.
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