Hello Duggi,
As stated above try a different hood preferably a name brand hood, IE Miller, Lincoln, Speedglass to name a few. Also FCAW burns hotter and brighter than GMAW. With that little machine, hood should be on a min of 10 if using variable shade. This is somewhat dependent on your eyes, you might need to go to an 11 or higher. I weld for a living and also teach welding at a local college. Myself when I'm welding with a smaller machine I set it to 10. When I'm running .045 wire and larger, carrying upwards of 280 amps I'll set my hood to 12. Compared to when I GMAW weld or GTAW weld when I'm on a 9. Almost all SMAW welding I do the hood is set on 10. So first thing is to try another hood.
Good luck and if you have any further issues give me a shout out. more than willing to help.
Kevin
