Performance Tool W50076, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
5. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use com-
mon sense when operating this tool. Do not use this
product while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating this product may result in serious personal
injury. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not reach over or across running machines,
hoses, cords, etc.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from mov-
ing parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
7. Work Safe. Operate tool a safe distance from yourself
and others in the work area. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not overreach, especially on
ladders. Be certain ladders being used are sturdy,
stable, on a firm surface and erected as safe work-
ing angles. Do not reach over or across running
machines, hoses, cords, etc.
8. Inspect tool before every use; do not use if parts are
loose or damaged.
9. Do not alter this product in any way.
10. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to
force a small tool or attachment to do the work
of a larger industrial tool. Don’t use a tool whose
performance is not adequate for your work. Do
not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a
purpose for which it was not intended.
11. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. In
addition, people with pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with power switch locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electri-
cal shock.
• Any power cord must be properly grounded.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should
also be implemented – it prevents sustained
electrical shock.
12. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Un-
modified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
risk of electric shock. Do not use tool if plug is
damaged.
13. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
14. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
15. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for car-
rying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock. Do not use tool if cord is
damaged.
16. When operating a power tool outdoors, use only
a 3-wire grounded cord with a wire size of 14
gauge or larger. We recommend they be listed by
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in the USA or (CSA)
Canadian Standards Association in Canada and be
suitable for outdoor use. Cords marked for outdoor
use are also suitable for indoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
17. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
18. Use power tool ONLY on adequately rated
circuits to avoid overheating of electrical sys-
tems.
19. Prevent accidental starting. Ensure switch is in
the “OFF” position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying
the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on
the switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch “ON” invites accidents.
20. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
21. Do not disassemble the heat gun.
22. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of shock or injury.
23. Never let the power tool operate while unattended
and unplug when not in use or before servicing.
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EXPLOSION AND FIRE PREVENTION. This
power tool produces extremely high temperatures,
It must be used with caution to prevent combus-
tible material from igniting. To prevent potential
explosion or fire, the following precautions should
be followed:
• Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings,
floors, soffit boards and other panels may contain
flammable materials that could be ignited by the
power tool when working in these locations. The
ignition of these materials may not be readily ap-
parent and could result in property damage and
injury to persons.
• DO NOT use this power tool on hollow surfaces
such as outdoor siding, walls, soffits, panels
and partitions, etc. Areas like this often contain