MACHINE-SPECIFIC SAFETY
WARNINGS
When using electric tools,
basic safety precautions
should always be
followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and
personal injury. Read
all these instructions before
attempting to operate this
product and save
these instructions.
Before using the appliance
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Check the following:
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Make sure the voltage of the tool corresponds
with the power voltage;
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Are the mains lead and the mains plug in a good
state: strong, without ravels or damages.
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Caution is advised when using long extension
cables
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Do not use the appliance under moist
circumstances;
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The metal mouthpiece gets hot. Watch out and
do not touch the metal mouthpiece;
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Prevent damage of the heating element. Do not
lock or block the mouth piece or the ventilation
openings;
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Do not leave the appliance when switched on;
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When in operation do not point the device at
people or animals
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Never look into the hot air nozzle
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Do not use this device in rain or damp
surroundings, or near explosive or flammable
products.
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Do not use the device on or near very dry spots
to avoid fire
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Always remove the plug from the socket when
not using the device, when replacing the
nozzles or during maintenance of the device
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Do not point the device at the same place for
longer periods of time
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Do not hold the device too close to the surface
about to be worked on as the device can
overheat
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Pay attention to the direct / indirect workspace
as the heat can ignite flammable materials,
which are close by but not necessarily in view
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Do not allow the hot parts of the device to touch
the cord or other flammable materials
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The device should always be clean, dry and free
of grease and oil
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Do not use the appliance for purposes other
than for which it is intended.
This appliance operates at a
temperature of 600 degrees
without visible
signs of this temperature (no
flames), still there is a chance
of fire risk.
Watch out for the hot air stream
from the mouth piece. This air
stream can cause burns.
WHEN OPERATING THE
APPLIANCE
▪
If you are going to use the tool, vapours and gas
can be released during a short time. This can be
harmful for your health. Asthmatics can suffer
hindrance of it;
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Before connecting the plug to the mains voltage
you have to check if the switch is in position “0”;
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Keep the mains lead always away from the
mouthpiece of the tool;
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Keep children and animals away from the
appliance if you are using it.
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Keep all parts of the body away from the metal
heating head (incl. the nozzle). Do not touch it
before it is cooled down. Carry the appliance always
and only by the insulated handle, because the
burner may come in contact with hidden wiring or its
own electrical cable.
