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Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must
be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the
complete operating instructions and safety regulations
with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that
the information is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, hand over these operating
instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot
accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise
due to a failure to follow these instructions and the
safety instructions.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
The corresponding safety information can be found in the
enclosed booklet.
Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors
made in following the safety regulations and instructions
may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe
place for future use.
Additional safety instructions:
▶ Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is set to “0” (OFF) be -
fore you insert the plug into the socket.
▶ The nozzle reaches temperatures of up to 600°C. Fire
hazard! Wear protective gloves and eye wear. The noz -
zle should not be touched during operation.
▶ Allow the hot air pistol to completely cool before
putting away.
▶ Never expose the unit to rain or moisture. Store the
unit in a dry place.
▶ Do not leave the unit unattended. Keep out of reach
of children.
▶ Never direct the air flow at people or animals. Do not
use the unit to dry clothing or hair. Do not use the hot
air blower as a hair dryer.
▶ Do not use the unit near easily flammable or explosive
substances or gasses.
▶ Never block the hot air flow by plugging or covering
the air flow exit.
▶ Use only original accessory and replacement parts
from the manufacturer.
▶ Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear slip-re -
sistant shoes and wear a hair net for long hair. During
operation maintain a secure footing.
▶ Never use the unit in wet surroundings or in areas
with high humidity (bathroom, sauna, etc.).
▶ Check your work area for easily flammable substances
and materials before using the hot air pistol.
▶ Never carry the hot air pistol by the power supply
cord.
▶ Only use extension cords with a minimum cross-section
area of 1,5 mm 2 .
▶ Repairs (for example power supply cord replacement)
should be performed only by a qualified electrician.
▶ Do not use chemical paint removers or solvents at the
same time as the hot air pistol.
▶ Clean the nozzle when soiled.
▶ Be sure that the openings for air entry and exit are al -
ways clean and free of dirt.
▶ Hazardous or poisonous gasses can be freed when re -
moving paint. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation
while working indoors.
▶ Never point the hot air directly at windows or other
glass surfaces.
▶ This equipment is not designed to be used by people
(including children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental capacities or those with no experience and/or
knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
who is responsible for their safety or they have re -
ceived instructions from such a person in how to use
the equipment safely. Children must always be super -
vised in order to ensure that they do not play with the
equipment.
▶ Fires can be caused if the appliance is not handled
carefully and correctly.
▶ Take care when using the appliance near inflammable
substances. Do not aim the pistol at the same point for
a long time.
▶ Do not use in explosive atmospheres.
▶ Warmth may be carried to inflammable materials which
are concealed.
▶ After use, let the appliance cool on the stand before
it is put away.
▶ Do not leave the appliance unsupervised when it is in
operation.
PROPER USE
The hot air blower is designed for heating shrinkfi t hoses,
for removing paint and for welding and shaping plastics.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed pur
-
pose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The