RIDGID R860434, Operator'S Manual

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6 - English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery
pack will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

Soften paint, caulking and putty for easier removal
 Soften adhesives to help remove stickers, floor tiles,
wallpaper, etc.
 Loosen rusted nuts, bolts, and fittings
THERMAL PROTECTION
The heat gun is equipped with a thermal protection feature
that will extinguish the flame and stop the flow of butane if
the internal thermostat gets too hot. The LED indicator will
blink and the fan will continue to operate until the internal
components of the heat gun have cooled down. As soon
as the unit reaches normal operating temperature, you may
resume operation.
FILLING/REFILLING THE HEAT GUN WITH
BUTANE
See Figure 1, page 10.
DANGER:
This product uses pressurized butane gas which
is extremely flammable. To reduce the risk of fire
or explosion, do not expose this product or a tank
filled with butane to excessive temperatures or
prolonged sunlight. Only use butane gas with this
product.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing
or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly
and completely assembled or with damaged or
missing parts could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories or attachments not recommended
for use with this product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
ASSEMBLY
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Heat Output ......................................................................................................................................................... up to 1100˚F
Fuel Type ...................................................................................................................................................................... Butane
Power Source ..............................................................................................................................................18 V Battery Pack