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KNOW YOUR HEAT GUN

UNPACKING

With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, such as one of your in-laws, carefully remove the heat gun from the 

packaging and place it on a sturdy, flat surface. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard 

the packaging until everything is removed. Check the packing list below to make sure you have all of the parts and 

accessories. If any part is missing or broken, please contact customer service at 

1-800-232-1195

 (M-F 8-5 CST), 

or email 

[email protected].

TOOL PURPOSE

Remove adhesives, mold plastics, or strip paint with your WEN Heat Gun. Refer to the following diagrams to be-

come familiarized with all the parts and controls of your heat gun. The components will be referred to later in the 

manual for assembly and operation instructions.

8

Hot Air Nozzle

Speed/Power Switch

Temperature Dial

Air Vents

Handle

WARNING!

 DO NOT use the heat gun near gasoline, automotive fluids, tires, gaskets, upholstery, hoses, etc. 

to prevent damage or fires. This tool can cause materials to soften, melt, and start on fire.

WARNING!

 DO NOT overheat flammable materials such as wood, insulation, wiring jackets, plastic, etc.

WARNING!

 DO NOT thaw pipes that are inside walls, floors, ceilings or other enclosures such as insulation. 

Only thaw pipes that are fully exposed. DO NOT thaw PVC piping. 

WARNING!

 Wear a respiratory mask to prevent inhaling toxic or dangerous fumes. Wear safety goggles to 

shield your eyes from heat and debris. Wear heat-resistant gloves to protect your hands from burns. Never wear 

loose clothing. Always tie your hair back.

Summary of Contents for HG112V

Page 1: ...the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions...

Page 2: ...eat Gun Safety Warnings 6 Electrical Information 7 BEFORE OPERATING 8 Know Your Heat Gun 8 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 9 Operation 9 Maintenance 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Exploded View Parts List 13 Warra...

Page 3: ...roducts If you find that your tool does not exactly match this manual please visit wenproducts com for the most up to date manual or contact our customer service at 1 800 232 1195 Keep this manual ava...

Page 4: ...ock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medic...

Page 5: ...ordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous...

Page 6: ...K into the hot air nozzle during or directly after operation 9 NEVER BLOCK the inlet grill slits on the side of the gun or obstruct the air flow of the unit while the gun is on 10 DO NOT STORE the too...

Page 7: ...FOR EXTENSION CORDS 25 ft 50 ft 100 ft 150 ft 6 25A 18 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge 12 gauge 12 5A 14 gauge 12 gauge Not Recommended GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS insulation IMPORTANT...

Page 8: ...of your heat gun The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions 8 Hot Air Nozzle Speed Power Switch Temperature Dial Air Vents Handle WARNING DO NOT us...

Page 9: ...ture dial to adjust the temperature output see Fig 2 To lower the temperature rotate the dial clockwise To raise the temperature rotate the dial counterclockwise 4 To turn the heat gun off toggle the...

Page 10: ...uch damage to the surface as possible Some paints will become tougher to strip with prolonged heating Be sure to try different heating times to de velop the best method of paint removal for your speci...

Page 11: ...with household waste This product contains electronic com ponents that should be recycled Please take this product to your local recycling facility for responsible disposal and to minimize its environ...

Page 12: ...wenproducts com Problem Possible Cause Solution Motor does not start Power cord damaged or not properly plugged in Check the power cord extension cord power plug and the power outlet Make sure the out...

Page 13: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 13 7 3 7 2 7 1 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 17 15 18 16...

Page 14: ...ew 3 6 HG112V 006 Fan Cover 1 7 HG112V 007 Heating Element Assembly 1 7 1 HG112V 007 1 Heat Cover 1 7 2 HG112V 007 2 Mica Sheet 2 7 3 HG112V 007 3 Heating Element 1 8 HG112V 008 Switch 1 9 HG112V 009...

Page 15: ...e parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative your product may qualify for repairs and service work When re t...

Page 16: ...THANKS FOR REMEMBERING V 2019 11 06...

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