ESAB CIGWELD WeldSkill User manual

Version No: AA Issue Date: 09-12-2019 Manual No: 0-5582
P/N: 454337

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best service and reliability in the industry. This product is backed
by our extensive warranty and world-wide service network. To
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Australia: 1300 654 674, International Customers: [phone],
or visit us on the web at www.cigweld.com.au
This Operating Manual has been designed to instruct you on the
correct use and operation of your CIGWELD product. Your satisfaction
with this product and its safe operation is our ultimate concern.
Therefore please take the time to read the entire manual, especially the
Safety Precautions. They will help you to avoid potential hazards that
may exist when working with this product.
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However errors do occur and we apologize if there are any contained in
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an improvement that does not get reflected in the manual. If you are ever
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Above all, we are committed to develop technologically advanced
products to achieve a safer working environment for industry
operators.

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WARNINGS
Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before installing,
operating, or servicing the equipment.
While the information contained in this Manual represents the Manufacturer’s best judgement, the
Manufacturer assumes no liability for its use.
Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
Instruction Manual Number 0-5582 for:
WeldSkill Essential Helmet Part Number: 454337
Published by:
CIGWELD Pty. Ltd
71 Gower Street
Preston, Victoria, Australia, 3072
www.cigweld.com.au
Copyright 2019 by
CIGWELD
All rights reserved.
A reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher
is prohibited.
The publisher does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss
or damage caused by any error or omission in this Manual, whether such error results from
negligence, accident, or any other cause.
Publication Date: 09-12-2019
Revision Date:
Record the following information for Warranty purposes:
Where Purchased: ____________________________________
Purchase Date: ____________________________________

Table of Contents
SECTION 1: ARC WELDING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS................................5
1.01 Safety Instructions....................................................................................................5
1.02 Declaration of Conformity.........................................................................................7
1.03 Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................8
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 10
2.01 How to Use This Manual.........................................................................................10
2.02 Equipment Identification .........................................................................................10
2.03 Receipt of Equipment..............................................................................................10
SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................... 10
3.01 WeldSkill Essential Welding Helmet........................................................................10
3.02 User Responsibility.................................................................................................10
SECTION 4: PERSONAL PROTECTION .................................................................... 11
SECTION 5: SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................. 13
5.01 WeldSkill Essential Auto-Darkening Filter Lens.......................................................13
5.02 Contents .................................................................................................................13
SECTION 6: HARNESS ADJUSTMENT .................................................................... 14
SECTION 7: CHANGING OF FRONT COVER LENS ....................................................... 15
SECTION 8: WELDSKILL ESSENTIAL SHADE 9-13 AUTO-DARKENING FILTER LENS CONTROLS 15
SECTION 9: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION ................................................. 16
9.01 Cleaning the WeldSkill Essential Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet....................16
SECTION 10: SPARE PARTS ............................................................................... 17
SECTION 11: BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................ 18

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SECTION 1: Arc Welding Safety Instructions and Warnings
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WARNING
ARC WELDING can be hazardous.
Protect yourself and others from possible serious injury or death. Keep children away. Do not lose these instructions. Read
operating / instruction manual before installing, operating or servicing this product.
Welding products and welding processes can cause serious injury or death, or damage to other equipment or property, if the operator does not strictly observe all safety
rules and take precautionary actions.
Safe practices have developed from past experience in the use of welding and cutting. These practices must be learned through study and training before using this
equipment. Anyone not having extensive training in welding and cutting practices should not attempt to weld. Certain practices apply to equipment connected to power
lines; other practices apply to engine driven equipment.
Safe practices are outlined in the American National Standard Z49.1 entitled: SAFETY IN WELDING AND CUTTING. This publication and other guides to what you should
learn before operating this equipment are listed at the end of these safety precautions.
HAVE ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PEOPLE.
1.01 Safety Instructions
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe
burns. The electrode and work circuit is electrically live whenever
the output is on. The input power circuit and machine internal cir-
cuits are also live when power is on. In semiautomatic or automatic
wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all metal
parts touching the welding wire are electrically live. Incorrectly
installed or improperly grounded equipment is a hazard.
1. Do not touch live electrical parts.
2. Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
3. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats or
covers.
4. Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or servicing this
equipment. Lock input power disconnect switch open, or remove line fuses so
power cannot be turned on accidentally.
5. Properly install and ground this equipment according to its Owner’s
Manual and national, state, and local codes.
6. Turn off all equipment when not in use. Disconnect power to equipment
if it will be left unattended or out of service.
7. Use fully insulated electrode holders. Never dip holder in water to cool
it or lay it down on the ground or the work surface. Do not touch holders
connected to two welding machines at the same time or touch other people
with the holder or electrode.
8. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.
9. Do not wrap cables around your body.
10. Ground the workpiece to a good electrical (earth) ground.
11. Do not touch electrode while in contact with the work (ground) circuit.
12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged parts
at once.
13. In confined spaces or damp locations, do not use a welder with AC output
unless it is equipped with a voltage reducer. Use equipment with DC output.
14. Wear a safety harness to prevent falling if working above floor level.
15. Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin;
NOISE can damage hearing.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense heat and strong
ultraviolet rays that can burn eyes and skin. Noise from some
processes can damage hearing.
1. Use a Welding Helmet or Welding Faceshield fitted with a proper shade
of filter (see ANSI Z49.1 and AS 1674 listed in Safety Standards) to protect
your face and eyes when welding or watching.
2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields recommended.
3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare;
warn others not to watch the arc.
4. Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material
(wool and leather) and foot protection.
5. Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion.
Sparks and spatter fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks
and hot metal, weld spatter, hot work piece, and hot equipment can
cause fires and burns. Accidental contact of electrode or welding
wire to metal objects can cause sparks, over heating, or fire.
1. Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
2. Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material. Remove
all flammables within 35ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If this is not possible,
tightly cover them with approved covers.
3. Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily
go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
4. Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
5. Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can cause
fire on the hidden side.
6. Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks or drums.
7. Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical
to prevent welding current from travelling long, possibly unknown paths and
causing electric shock and fire hazards.

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8. Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
9. Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at contact tip when not in use.
Flying sparks and hot metal can cause Injury.
Chipping and grinding cause flying metal. As welds cool, they can throw off slag.
1. Wear approved face shield or safety goggles. Side shields recommended.
2. Wear proper body protection to protect skin.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process,
be sure to treat them carefuIIy.
1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, and arcs.
2. Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by chaining them to a stationary support or equipment cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
3. Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
4. Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
5. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them and associated parts in good
condition.
6. Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.
7. Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use.
8. Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.

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1.02 Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: CIGWELD
Address: 71 Gower St, Preston
Victoria 3072
Australia
Description of equipment: Safety Equipment. CIGWELD WeldSkill Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet.
National Standard and Technical Specifications
The product is designed and manufactured to a number of standards and technical requirements among them are:
a. AS/NZS 1337.1:2010 Section 4 - Eye Protectors for industrial applications.
b. AS/NZS 1338.1:2012 Filters for Eye Protectors.
* Extensive product design verification is conducted at the manufacturing facility as part of the routine design and manufacturing
process, to ensure the product is safe and performs as specified. Rigorous testing is incorporated into the manufacturing process to
ensure the manufactured product meets or exceeds all design specifications.
CIGWELD has been manufacturing and merchandising an extensive equipment range with superior performance, ultra safe operation
and world class quality for more than 30 years and will continue to achieve excellence.

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1.03 Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY: CIGWELD Pty Ltd, An ESAB Brand, hereafter, “CIGWELD” warrants to customers of its authorized distributors
hereafter “Purchaser” that its products will be free of defects in workmanship or material. Should any failure to conform to this
warranty appear within the time period applicable to the CIGWELD products as stated below, CIGWELD shall, upon notification
thereof and substantiation that the product has been stored, installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with CIGWELD’s
specifications, instructions, recommendations and recognized standard industry practice, and not subject to misuse, repair, neglect,
alteration, or accident, correct such defects by suitable repair or replacement, at CIGWELD’s sole option, of any components or parts
of the product determined by CIGWELD to be defective.
CIGWELD MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: CIGWELD SHALL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS AND BUSINESS INTERRUPTION. The remedies of
the Purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the liability of CIGWELD with respect to any contract, or anything done in connection
therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or from the manufacture, sale, delivery, resale, or use of any goods covered
by or furnished by CIGWELD whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise, shall
not, except as expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based. No employee, agent, or
representative of CIGWELD is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other warranty.
PURCHASER’S RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE VOID IF REPLACEMENT PARTS OR ACCESSORIES ARE USED WHICH
IN CIGWELD’S SOLE JUDGEMENT MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY CIGWELD PRODUCT. PURCHASER’S
RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE VOID IF THE PRODUCT IS SOLD TO PURCHASER BY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONS.
The warranty is effective for the time stated below beginning on the date that the authorized distributor delivers the products to the
Purchaser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event shall the warranty period extend more than the time stated plus one year from
the date CIGWELD delivered the product to the authorized distributor.
Any claim under this warranty must be made within the warranty period which commences on the date of purchase of the product.
To make a claim under the warranty, take the product (with proof of purchase from a Cigweld Accredited Seller) to the store where
you purchased the product or contact Cigweld Customer Care 1300 654 674 for advice on your nearest Service Provider. CIGWELD
reserves the right to request documented evidence of date of purchase. CIGWELD or our Accredited Distributor must be notified in
writing of its claim within seven (7) days of becoming aware of the basis thereof, and at its own expense returning the goods which
are the subject of the claim to CIGWELD or nominated Accredited Distributor/Accredited Service Provider
This warranty is given.
Cigweld Pty Ltd
A.B.N. 56007226815
71 Gower Street, Preston
Victoria, Australia, 3072
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cigweld.com.au
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law: Our goods come with guarantees which
cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to replacement or refund for a major failure and to
compensation for other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Please note that the information detailed in this statement supersedes any prior published data produced by CIGWELD.

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WARRANTY SCHEDULE- WELDSKILL ESSENTIAL HELMET
CIGWELD reserves the right to request documented evidence of date of purchase.
CIGWELD SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARRANTY PERIOD
WeldSkill Essential Helmet .......................................................................................... ...............1 year
ACCESSORIES
Cover Lenses............................................................................................................... ............1 month
Sweat Band ................................................................................................................. .............1 month
CIGWELD Limited Warranty does not apply to;
• Obsolete goods sold at auction, second-hand goods and prototype goods.
• Consumable Parts for MIG, TIG, Plasma welding, Plasma cutting and Oxy fuel torches, O-rings, fuses, filters or other parts that
fail due to normal wear.
Note:
• No employee, agent, or representative of CIGWELD or ESAB is authorized to change this warranty in any way or grant any other
warranty, and CIGWELD/ESAB shall not be bound by any such attempt. Correction of nonconformities, in the manner and time
provided herein, constitutes fulfilment of CIGWELD/ESAB’s obligations to purchaser with respect to the product.
• This warranty is void, and seller bears no liability hereunder, if purchaser used replacement parts or accessories which, in CIGWELD/
ESAB’s sole judgment, impaired the safety or performance of any CIGWELD/ESAB product and if the unit is altered or serviced
by an unauthorised CIGWELD/ESAB Service Provider. Purchaser’s rights under this warranty are void if the product is sold to
purchaser by unauthorized persons.
Please note that the information detailed in this statement supersedes any prior published data produced by CIGWELD.
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WARNING
For the purpose of safety and performance and to protect your CIGWELD Equipment Warranty always use genuine CIGWELD
replacement parts and accessories.

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SECTION 2: Introduction
2.01 How to Use This Manual
This Owner’s Manual usually applies to just the underlined speci-
fication or part numbers listed. If none are underlined, they are all
covered by this manual.
To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including the
chapter on safety instructions and warnings.
Throughout this manual, the word WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
may appear. Pay particular attention to the in formation provided
under these headings. These special annotations are easily rec-
ognised as follows:
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WARNING
Gives information regarding possible personal injury.
Warnings will be enclosed in a box such as this.
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CAUTION
Refers to possible equipment damage. Cautions will
be shown in bold type.
NOTE
Offers helpful information concerning certain operating
procedures. Notes will be shown in italics.
2.02 Equipment Identification
The product identification number is printed on the outer shipping
carton. Record this number for future reference.
2.03 Receipt of Equipment
When you receive the equipment, check it against the invoice to
make sure it is complete and inspect the equipment for possible
damage due to shipping. If there is any damage, notify the carrier
immediately to file a claim. Furnish complete information concerning
damage claims or shipping errors to:
CIGWELD, Customer Care Department, 71 Gower St, Preston,
Victoria, Australia, 3072.
Include all equipment identification numbers as described above
along with a full description of the parts in error.
Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by contacting
CIGWELD, Customer Care Department, at the address given above.
Include the Owner’s Manual number and equipment identification
numbers.
SECTION 3: General Information
3.01 WeldSkill Essential Welding Helmet
The WeldSkill Essential Welding Helmet is a product manufactured specifically for welding comfort, versatility, performance and fume
deflection. To ensure your complete satisfaction with your new WeldSkill Essential Welding Helmet and to realise a safer work environ-
ment, we ask that you read the following Operating Manual thoroughly before use.
3.02 User Responsibility
This product will perform as per the information contained herein when installed, operated, maintained and repaired in accordance
with the instructions provided. This equipment must be checked periodically. Defective equipment should not be used. Parts that are
broken, missing, plainly worn, distorted or contaminated, should be replaced immediately. Should such repairs or replacements become
necessary, it is recommended that such repairs be carried out by appropriately qualified persons approved by CIGWELD. Advice in this
regard can be obtained by contacting an accredited CIGWELD Distributor.
This product or any of its parts should not be altered from standard specification without prior written approval of CIGWELD. The user
of this product shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction which results from improper use or unauthorised modification from
standard specification, faulty maintenance, damage or improper repair by anyone other than appropriately qualified persons approved
by CIGWELD.