Applications
F Soft soldering:
First, clean
metal parts you want to join.
Then, using hot air, heat the point
you want to solder and offer up
the soldering wire. Use flux or a
soldering wire with a flux core to
prevent oxide forming.
G Welding and joining plastic:
All parts being welded must be of
the same plastic material. Use an
appropriate welding rod.
Here are some of the applications
you can use Makita heat guns for.
This selection is by no means
exhaustive – no doubt you can
immediately think of other exam-
ples.
A Stripping paint:
Paint is soft-
ened and can be removed with a
stripping knife and paint scraper
to leave a clean surface.
B Shrinking tubing on cables:
The shrink tubing is slipped over
the section you want to insulate
and heated with hot air. The tub-
ing shrinks by approx. 50% in
diameter to give a sealed union.
Shrinking is particularly fast and
even using reflector nozzles.
Sealing and stabilising cable
breaks, insulating soldered joints,
gathering cable runs, sheathing
terminal blocks.
C Forming PVC:
Sheeting, pip-
ing or ski boots can be softened
and formed with hot air.
D Lighting the barbecue:
Gets charcoal glowing in next to
no time; no more waiting.
E Thawing:
Water pipes, frozen
door locks, steps. Gently thaws
and dries all in one go.
H
Electronic components
from damaged circuit boards
can be desoldered using hot
air (approx. 400 °C) and the
reduction nozzle.
I Joining sheeting:
The sheets
are overlapped and welded
together. A slit nozzle is used to
direct hot air under the overlap,
then the two sheets are firmly
pressed together with a feed
roller. Also possible:
Repairing
PVC tarpaulins
by overlap weld-
ing with a slit nozzle.
Rigid PVC
Plasticised
PVC
Soft PE
(LDPE)
Polyethylene
Hard PE
(HDPE)
Polyethylene
PP
Polypropylene
ABS
Pipes, fittings, sheets, building pro-
files, technical mouldings
Welding temperature 300 °C
Floor coverings, wallpapers,
hoses, sheets, toys
Welding temperature 400 °C
Domestic and electrotechnical
articles, toys
Welding temperature 250 °C
Baths, baskets, canisters, insulat-
ing material, pipes
Welding temperature 300 °C
HT drainage pipes, moulded
seats, packaging, car components
Welding temperature 250 °C
Car components, equipment
housings, cases
Welding temperature 350 °Cr
Carbonises in the flame, pungent odour;
crashing sound
Smoking, yellowish-green flame,
pungent odour; silent
Light yellow flame, drips continue to
burn, smells of a candle being extin-
guished; dull sound
Light yellow flame, drips continue to
burn, smells of a candle being extin-
guished; crashing sound
bright flame with a blue core,
drips continue to burn, pungent odour;
crashing sound
black, fluffy smoke, sweet odour;
crashing sound
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Material
Application types
Distinguishing characteristics
Read and observe this infor-
mation before using the tool.
Failure to observe the oper-
ating instructions may result in
the tool becoming a source of
danger.
When using electric power tools,
observe the following basic safety
precautions to avoid electric shock
and the risk of injury and fire. Fire
may be caused if the tool is not
used with care.
This appliance is not intended
for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and know-
ledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Childeren should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Take ambient conditions
into account.
Do not expose electric power tools
to rain.
Do not use electric power tools
when they are damp or in a damp
or wet environment.
Exercise care when using the tool in
the proximity of flammable materials.
Do not direct hot air onto the same
spot for any prolonged period.
Do not use in the presence of an
explosive atmosphere.
Heat may be conducted to flam-
mable materials that are out of
sight.
Protect yourself from
electric shock.
Avoid touching earthed objects,
such as pipes, radiators, cookers
or refrigerators. Do not leave the
tool unattended while in operation.
Store your tools in
a safe place.
Always store tool upwards resting
on its back after use so that
remaining heat in the unit can
extract. Allow to cool down before
putting tool away.
Tools that are not in use should be
stored in a dry, locked room and
out of the reach of children.
Do not overload your
tools.
Work results and safety will be
enhanced if you stay within the
specified output range.
After using the tool for a prolonged
period at maximum temperature,
you should reduce the tempera-
ture before switching the tool off.
This will prolong the life of the
heating element.
Do not carry the tool by the power
cord. Do not unplug the tool by
pulling on the power cord. Protect
the power cord from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
Beware of toxic gases
and fire hazards.
Toxic gases may occur when
working on plastics, paints,
varnishes or similar materials.
Beware of fire and ignition
hazards.
For your own safety, use only
accessories and attachments that
are specified in the operating
instructions or recommended or
specified by the tool manufacturer.
Using attachments or accessories
other than those recommended
in the operating instructions or
catalogue may result in personal
injury.
Repairs must only be
carried out by a
qualified electrician.
This electric power tool complies
with the relevant safety regulations.
Repairs must only be performed
by a qualified electrician, other-
wise the user may run the risk of
accidents.
Keep these safety warnings in
a safe place.
Safety warnings
!
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For your safety
These heat guns are doubly protected from overheating:
1. A thermal control switches the heating element off when the discharge of air from the outlet nozzle
is blocked (heat accumulation). The fan continues to run however. Once the outlet nozzle is free again,
the heating element switches on again automatically after a short period. The thermal control may also
respond after the device has been switched off. It may therefore take longer than usual until the temperature
at the outlet nozzle is reached after switching on again. *
2. The thermal cut-out completely shuts down the tool if it is overloaded.
*does not apply to HG 6020, HG 5010
