Normal use:
•Place the tool in a safe position, either resting on its side using the plastic wings (stored in the
plastic tool stand), or standing upright on a flat surface. The tool should never be laid on it's side if
the plastic wings are not attached.
•Plug the tool into the power supply socket, and switch on the power. The power switch will be
illuminated.
•Wait 4-5 minutes for the tool to reach its normal operating temperature.
•Squeeze the trigger to advance the glue stick and extrude molten adhesive through the nozzle.
•To stop extruding adhesive simply release the trigger.
When the adhesive can no longer be extruded from the tool, it is time to load another glue stick.
Once the gluing task is completed, place the tool in an upright position on a flat surface (always use
the stand when resting the tool). Ensure that the nozzle cannot cause any damage to surrounding
materials. Switch off the power, and allow the tool to fully cool down before packing it away. Never
wrap the power lead around a tool that has not fully cooled. Any unused portion of the glue stick
can remain in the tool. It will be fully reusable when re-heated.
Preventative Maintenance
•When in use, do not lay the tool on its side unless using the plastic wings provided.
•Do not use excessive force on the trigger. Ensure that the tool has fully warmed up before use.
•Keep the nozzle clean to prevent adhesive build-up. This is easily done by wiping the nozzle with
clean paper or cloth while the nozzle is still warm.
•Should “glue backup”or “meltback”accidentally occur (when molten adhesive becomes visible at
the point where the glue stick enters the heater tube), switch off the tool and allow the adhesive to
cool. Gently pull away the excess adhesive, reconnect the power, and allow the tool, to warm up
again. Once warm squeeze the trigger two or three times to advance the glue stick, then use the
tool as normal.
•If the tool is going to be left idle for 30 minutes or more, the tool should be unplugged.
Application Hints
As with all adhesives, performance depends on conditions of use. Suggestions or
recommendations contained herein are for guidance only, since actual conditions of use are outside
the supplier’
s control.
•Ensure that the surfaces to be bonded are dry, free from dust, grease, and loose particles.
•Apply adhesive to one surface only. Bring the two surfaces together immediately, quickly making
any further adjustments. Hold the joint for 20 - 30 seconds to complete the bond.
•When gluing dissimilar materials, apply the adhesive to the least heat conductive of the two.
•On materials that are cold to the touch, a better bond can be made by pre-warming them before
applying adhesive.
•Surplus adhesive can be trimmed using a sharp knife once it has cooled. Should molten adhesive
drip onto a smooth or polished surface, allow it to cool completely before removal.
•Spots or blobs of adhesive are recommended for work pieces having a large surface area, or
which are particularly long.
•Applying the adhesive in wavy lines is recommended for gluing textiles or similar materials.
•Foam materials, like polystyrene, can be easily bonded to other surfaces. However the adhesive
must be applied to the other surfaces, not to the foam.
•Use only genuine Loctite® Hysol
™
hot melt adhesive sticks to ensure reliable performance.
Loctite® Hysol
™
hot melt adhesive sticks are non-toxic and non-flammable.
