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6

OPERATION

 

Note:

 Before using the tool, read the instruction 

book carefully.

puttING INto opeRAtIoN

1. SWItcHING oN/off (See fig. A)

Switching on:

To put into operation, slide the switch (3) to position 

I,II 

or III.

Switching off:

To switch off, slide the on/off switch (3) to the stop at 
position 0.
After working for a longer time with high temperature, 
allow the unit to cool by running in the cold air setting I 
before switching off.

2. tHeRmo-pRotectIoN SWItcH-off

When the heater is overloaded (e.g. as a result of 
restricted air flow), the unit switches it off automatically, 
however, the blower continues to run. When the unit 
has cooled to operating temperature, the heater is 
switched on again.

3. SettING tHe AIR floW ANd tempeRAtuRe

The switch (3) can be set to three blower steps. Suitable 
air flow and temperature combinations can be selected 
according to the applications.

WX041

Step

temperature

Airflow

I

50

o

c

300l/min

II

350

o

c

300l/min

III

580

o

c

500l/min

The cold air setting 

I

 is suitable for cooling a warmed 

work piece or for the drying of paint. It is also suitable 
for cooling the unit before placing down or the 
changing of nozzles.
The air setting 

II

 is suitable for Bending Plastic and 

heating shrinking plastic.
The air setting 

III

 is suitable for stripping paint and 

defrosting pipes.

4. WoRkING eXAmpleS

Temperature settings given in the application examples 
are suggested values that, depending on the material 
characteristics, can deviate. The distance between the 
nozzle and work piece is dependent on the material to 
be processed.

A

3

C

B

Summary of Contents for WX041

Page 1: ...SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ance to dry animals clothing or hair 5 Never use this appliance as a hair dryer 6 Be aware that heat may be conducted to combustible materials that are out of sight 7 Be careful when using this appliance in places where there are combustible materials or gases extreme caution must be taken to prevent fire or explosion 8 Do not apply to the same place for a long time 9 Do not use in presence of an ...

Page 3: ...3 SYMBOLS To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manual Warning Double insulation Wear eye protection Wear ear protection Wear dust mask RCM approval mark ...

Page 4: ...f switch selector switch 4 rubber overmould grip 5 reduction nozzle 6 wide nozzle 7 reflector nozzle 8 Glass protection nozzle 9 scraper Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 5: ...er 1 Glass protection nozzle 1 Reduction nozzle 1 Reflector nozzle 1 Wide nozzle 1 We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool Use good quality accessories marked with a well known brand name Choose the type according to the work you intend to undertake Refer to the accessory packaging for further details Store personnel can assist you and offer advic...

Page 6: ...ed on again 3 SETTING THE AIR FLOW AND TEMPERATURE The switch 3 can be set to three blower steps Suitable air flow and temperature combinations can be selected according to the applications WX041 Step temperature Airflow I 50o C 300L min II 350o C 300L min III 580o C 500L min The cold air setting I is suitable for cooling a warmed work piece or for the drying of paint It is also suitable for cooli...

Page 7: ...a spatula Do not heat the paint for too long since this will burn the paint making it more difficult to remove 7 REMOVING PAINT FROM WINDOW FRAMES Danger of glass breaking Use of the glass protection nozzle is essential On profiled surfaces paint can be removed using a spatula and brushed off using a soft wire brush 8 DEFROSTING FROZEN PIPES Water lines often do not differ in appearance from gas l...

Page 8: ...ting upwards see picture To avoid buckling or kinking the tube fill the tube with dry sand and seal at both ends Heat the tube evenly by moving from side to side and bend to required shape WARNING Protect hands from heat MAINTENANCE Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment servicing or maintenance There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool Never use water or c...

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