Input Voltage:
230-240V ~ 50Hz
Maximum Output:
2000W
Temperature at Nozzle:
350-550
o
C
Air Flow:
300 / 500L/min
Tool Weight:
0.63kg
SPECIFICATIONS
4
PROPER USE
This tool is intended for use in a DIY (Do It Yourself)
context or for hobbyist purposes. It is not built for
continuous daily use in a trade or professional capacity.
Before using the machine, carefully read these
instructions, especially the safety rules to help ensure
that your machine always operates properly.
Before attempting to operate the machine, familiarise
yourself with the controls and make sure you know how
to stop the machine quickly in an emergency.
Save these instructions and the other documents
supplied with this machine for future reference.
Thermal Protection Device
The XU1 heat gun is fitted with a thermal fuse which is
a one-time fusible link. The thermal fuse is a single-use
device that cannot be reset when it fails or is triggered.
Thermal fuses only react to excessive temperature and
cut-off to prevent hazardous overheating conditions.
Danger of Fire and Explosion!
Inflammable and poisonous gases may be produced
when working with plastics, paints (especially older
types of paint), varnishes and similar materials.
WARNING!
The use of any accessory or
attachment or performance of any operation
with this tool other than those recommended
in this instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
CONTROLS
On/Off Switch
The On/Off Switch features a dual heat setting to allow
you to choose from a temperature of 300°C or 550°C.
1. To turn the heat gun on, press the On/Off Switch into
the desired temperature setting.
FIG. B
2. To turn the heat gun off, press the On/Off Switch into
the off position “0”.
Selecting the Temperature
1. Generally, use low heat for:
• Drying paint and varnish
• Removing stickers
• Waxing and de-waxing
• Drying wet timber prior to
• Shrinking P VC wrapping and insulation tubes
• Thawing frozen pipes
2. Use high heat for:
• Welding plastics
• Bending plastic pipes and sheets
• Loosening rusted or tightly fastened nuts and bolts
• Removing paint and lacquer
SETUP
Attaching Nozzle Accessories
4 nozzle accessories are included with your heat gun to
help you with a range of tasks.
1. Align the accessory with the heat gun air outlet.
2. Push the accessory onto the nozzle.
Fig. A
3. To remove the accessory, simply slide the accessory
off the heat gun nozzle.
WARNING!
Ensure the tool is turned off,
disconnected from the power supply, and
allowed to cool down before performing any of
the following operations.
2. If necessary, increase the temperature to achieve
optimum results.
Note:
Additional nozzles can be purchased and
attached to the front of your heat gun to suit specific
tasks.
Removing Paint or Adhesives
Soften paint using hot air and remove evenly using a
scraper. Do not heat the paint for too long since this will
burn the paint, making it more difficult to remove.
Avoid collecting paint on the scraper, as it may ignite.
If necessary, carefully remove paint debris from the
scraper using a knife.
Many adhesives (e.g. stickers) become softer when
heated, allowing adhesive bonds to be separated and
superfluous adhesive to be removed.
Removing Paint From Windows
Glass can break easily. Always use a glass protection
nozzle. On profiled surfaces, paint can be removed
using a scraper and brushed off using a soft wire
brush. Do not strip metal window frames as the heat
may crack the glass.
Shaping Plastic Tubing
Fit a reflector nozzle. To avoid kinking the tubing, fill
the tubing with sand and seal at both ends. Heat the
tubing evenly by moving it from side to side.
Staining Wood
Fit a cone nozzle. Hot air staining gives natural wood
a rustic effect. Do not hold the nozzle too close to the
wood as this will colour the wood unevenly. Carefully
sand off any singed wood fibres afterwards using fine
sand paper.
Shrink Fitting
Fit a cone nozzle. Select a heat-shrinkable sleeve with
a diameter matching that of the work piece, such as a
cable lug. Heat the heat-shrinkable sleeve evenly.
Defrosting Water Pipes
Do not attempt to defrost- PVC piping. Fit a reflector
nozzle. Always heat the frozen area inwards from the
edge to the centre.
Note:
Water pipes are often difficult to distinguish
from gas pipes.
Copper pipes are joined using tin and should therefore
not be heated above 200ºC.
Cool Down Period
The nozzle and accessories become very hot during
use. Turn the heat gun off, disconnect it from the power
source and let the tool cool down for at least 30 minutes
before moving or storing it.
OPERATION
This tool is designed for indoor use only. Using this
tool for prolonged periods may cause it to overheat
and malfunction. Use inside a confined area, such
as a cabinet will increase the temperature of the tool.
To ensure the tool does not overheat it is suggested
frequent breaks are taken to allow the tool to cool down.
Take extra care with the heat gun element. Once
the element is hot it can become fragile and break if
dropped or knocked.
Before Start-up
1. Ensure the On/Off Switch is in the off position “0”
before connecting the tool to a power supply.
2. Ensure the tool is connected only to a power supply
with the correct voltage.
3. Make sure that the air intake slots on the side are not
blocked.
Working Distance
1. Determine the best operating conditions by starting at
Heat Setting 1. Position the heat gun no closer than
7cm from the work piece.
WARNING!
Ensure the workpiece is a
minimum of 7cm from the nozzle to avoid
damaging the workpiece or the heat gun.
WARNING!
The power supply for this tool
should be protected by a residual current
device (rated at 30mA or less).
CAUTION!
The nozzle becomes extremely
hot during use. Care should be taken to
prevent bodily harm.