IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS:
WHEN USING THIS HOT MELT GLUE GUN, ALWAYS FOLLOW BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS; THIS WILL REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY DUE
TO BURNS OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Wear long sleeves, long pants, heat-resistant gloves and safety glasses.
Temperature of glue gun and glue can reach over 400° F and can cause
serious burns.
Keep out of reach of children; do not place glue gun where cord can be
tripped over. Keep away from flammable material. It is normal for this tool to become
quite warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Do not leave
glue gun unattended while it is on, or in a hot condition.
Do not immerse glue gun in water.
Do not use in wet or damp locations. For indoor use only.
Do not use near flammable materials, vapors, solvents, etc.
If accidental skin contact with glue gun nozzle or glue occurs, do not attempt to remove
glue from skin - immediately put burned area into cold water. Call physician if necessary.
Glue gun is for Indoor Use only; do not use outdoors or in wet or damp locations. Never
immerse glue gun in water or other liquid. Use on a clean, dry work surface. Excessive
dust and dirt will reduce the lifetime of this tool.
Do not modify the plug in any way. When unplugging from outlet, do not pull out of the
socket by the cord; grasp the plug and pull out of the outlet. Do not carry tool by the
cord. When glue gun is being serviced or when changing accessories, disconnect from
electrical power source.
Use only recommended accessories and adhesives with this glue gun. Using materials
other than those recommended may result in accidental injury, and permanent damage to
the glue gun.
This glue gun should be unplugged after use, or if it will not be used within a 2 hour
period. After use, allow glue gun to cool completely prior to storage. When not in use,
the glue gun should be stored in a dry, secure location out of the reach of children. The
adhesive can be stored indefinitely in the unheated gun, and remelted by heating up the
tool.
Hot Melt Adhesives are not a replacement for structural fasteners. Hot Melt Adhesives
should not be used for projects that will be exposed to extreme heat; glue can soften at
140° F.
Do not attempt to remove unused portion of a glue stick from the back of the
tool.
Do not expose the glue gun to extreme changes in temperature during or directly
after use - allow gun to air cool only.
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Troubleshooting
Minor problems may occur while operating your industrial glue gun. Listed below are several
common problems and tips on how they can be resolved.
Nozzle Leaking
Some leakage from the nozzle is normal. This will amount to a few drops (5-10) after the gun is
first plugged in or after a large amount of adhesive is dispensed. Abnormal leaks maybe caused
by using glue sticks not formulated for this glue gun; Surebonder
®
glue sticks are highly
recommended. Leaks may also be caused by a worn nozzle
.
Replace periodically for best
results.
Low or No Glue Flow
Check that you are using the proper glue for
glue gun. Incorrect glue stick sizes and
formulations may not work properly in this gun. Check function of the gripping mechanism to
the glue gun to insure it is moving the glue stick forward. Make sure that the glue gun nozzle is
not clogged - if glue gun is left on for several hours without being used, a build-up of adhesive
can collect in the orifice of the nozzle. It may restrict flow of glue from the gun, as well as
cause pressure buildup which induces back-melt.
Jammed Glue Sticks
Glue sticks can jam in the applicator. This may occur when very soft or rubbery glue sticks are
used, a high temperature glue stick is used in a low temperature glue gun, or when the glue
gun is used intermittently or has been idle for a long period of time. There may also be an
appearance of jamming if the nozzle is worn or dirty, and glue cannot flow freely through the
nozzle. To resolve, make sure you are using the correct glue stick for your glue gun and your
application. Check nozzle to insure it is free of charred glue, and replace if necessary.
Replacing Nozzle
WEAR HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES, SAFETY GLASSES, LONG SLEEVE
SHIRT AND PANTS WHILE REPLACING NOZZLE. Do not use excessive
force when removing the old nozzle assembly or installing the new one.
Replace nozzle if glue drips excessively. Do not attempt to change nozzle when glue is cold. To
change, the gun must be heated until the glue is softened enough to remove the nozzle (about
1-2 minutes). Use gloves and with a wrench remove old nozzle. Flush glue through the gun, to
clean the melting chamber. Replace with a new nozzle. Tighten until only snug. Do not over
tighten. Nozzle is suggested to be replaced regularly to ensure a good flow of glue.
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