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5. Additional Safety Instructions for Heat Guns
• Do not place your hand over the air vents or block the vents in any way.
• The nozzle and accessories of this tool become extremely hot during use. Let these parts cool down before touching.
• Always switch the tool off before putting it down.
• Do not leave the tool unattended while it is switched on.
• Heat may be conducted to combustible materials that are out of sight. Do not use in a damp atmosphere, where flammable gases
may be present or near combustible materials.
• Allow the tool to cool fully before storing.
• Ensure adequate ventilation as toxic fumes may be produced.
• Do not use as a hairdryer.
• Do not obstruct either the air intake or nozzle outlet, as this may cause excessive heat build up resulting in damage to the tool.
• Do not direct the hot air blast at other people.
• Do not touch the metal nozzle as it becomes very hot during use and remains hot for up to 30 minutes after use.
• Do not place the nozzle against anything while using or immediately after use.
• Do not poke anything down the nozzle as it could give you an electric shock. Do not look down the nozzle while the unit is working.
• Do not allow paint to adhere to the nozzle or scraper as it could ignite
WARNING! Packing materials are not toys. Keep plastic bags out of reach of children.
6. Applications and Accessories
The air speed and temperature can be adjusted to suit a wide range of applications. The table below suggests settings for different
applications. Select setting I or II, then dial up the temperature to achieve the desired results.
6.1 Applications Chart
I
• Drying paint, varnish color shade samples, filler, adhesives, construction joints and stucco forms
• Drying wet timber prior to filling
• Removing stickers
• Joining adhesives, large-surface gluing with contact adhesives, activation of pressure-sensitive adhesives, acceleration of bonding
processes, releasing of bonding points as well as releasing or bonding of edge band or veneer.
• Waxing and de-waxing
• Shrinking PVC wrapping and insulation tubes
• Defrosting of icy stairs and steps, door locks, trunk lids, car doors or water pipes, as well as for defrosting refrigerators and ice boxes
II
• Welding of thermoplastic polymer, flooring materials of PVC and linoleum, PVC-coated fabric, tarpaulins and foils
• Bending plastic pipes and sheets
• Soldering plumbing joints, tin, special silver solder, SMD elements, cable lugs
• Loosening rusted or tightly fastened nuts and bolts
• Removing old and even thick coatings of oil paint, lacquer, varnish and synthetic plaster
• Disinfection - With hot air of 600˚C, you can quickly rid animal sties/stables of bacteria. Woodworm infestation can be controlled
(Caution: Danger of fire! Do not heat up the wooden surface excessively).
