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Safe operation of this tool is possible
only when the operating instructions
and the safety precautions are read
completely and the instructions con-
tained therein are strictly observed.
A damaged power cord can lead to
a hazardous electric shock.
Check
the power cord regularly. Do not op-
erate the unit when the power cord is
damaged. Always have a damaged
cord replaced through a specialist. Do
not wrap the cord around the unit and protect it from
oil, heat and sharp edges. Do not carry the unit by the
cord and do not use the cord to pull the plug from the
outlet.
A damaged casing or an opened unit can lead to a
hazardous electric shock.
Do not open the unit and
do not put a damaged unit into operation. Do not drill
into the casing, e. g., to attach a company label. Be-
fore any work on the unit, pull the mains plug
Working in rain or moist/damp con-
ditions can lead to a highly danger-
ous electric shock.
Take the weather
conditions into consideration. Keep
the unit dry. When not using, store the
unit at a dry location.
Danger of fire! Heat can reach com-
bustible materials that are hidden
behind coverings, in ceilings, floors
or cavities, and ignite them.
Inspect
the work area before starting to work
and in case of doubt, abstain from us-
ing the hot air tool. Do not point the unit at the same
spot for extended periods. The unit must be super-
vised at all times during operation.
Danger of intoxication! When work-
ing plastics, varnish or similar mate-
rials, gases develop that can be ag-
gressive or toxic.
Avoid breathing in
vapours, even when they appear to be
harmless. Always provide for good
ventilation of the work area or wear a
respirator.
Danger of explosion! The hot air tool
can explosively ignite combustible
fluids and gases.
Do not work in a
potentially explosive environment.
Check the surrounding before starting
to work. Do not work on fuels or gas
containers or in their vicinity, even when they are
empty.
Danger of injury! The hot air jet can
injure persons or animals. Touching
the hot tube of the heating element or
the nozzle leads to skin burns.
Keep
children and other persons away from
the unit. Do not touch the tube of the
heating element or the nozzle when they are hot. Do
not use the unit to heat up fluids or to dry objects or
materials that are destroyed through the influence of
hot air.
Danger of burns! Do not touch the
hot nozzle.
Wear protective gloves.
Allow the tool to cool down complete-
ly before storage. A hot nozzle can
cause damage.
Danger of burns!
Never use the tool
as a hair drier.
Danger of fire! A hot nozzle or reflec-
tor can ignite easily inflammable ma-
terials.
For operation other than by
hand and for cooling down, the unit
must be placed down vertically in the
self-standing position on a level sur-
face.
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Do not hold the nozzle outlet too close to the work-
piece as the resulting build-up of air can cause the
tool to overheat.
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Only use original WÜRTH accessories.
For your safety
GB
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For further notes on safety refer to enclosed sheet.
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