User manual EARLEX HG 1600K

[. . . ] 230V 50Hz~ 1600 Watts Position 1) 350°C Position 2) 520°C Touch the nozzle. Use the heat gun close to inflammable materials, heat may be conducted to combustible materials which are out of sight. Use in presence of explosive atmosphere. ! PLEASE READ BEFORE USE SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS G G G G G G G G G G Allow to cool down before storage. Always ensure there is adequate ventilation as gases and vapours may be given off when stripping paint. [. . . ] · Vinyl tiles can be removed by softening the tile and adhesive. Glass Protection Nozzle Deflector Nozzle 2 High Setting High Setting High Setting · Deflects the heat away from glass or other fragile areas. 3 Glass Protection Nozzle · Ideal for defrosting Hook Nozzle frozen pipes, soldering pipe work, bending plastics or heat shrinking electrical parts. Take the shavehook handle from the set, remove the nut from the end and fit the required blade. Fix in place by refitting and tightening the nut. · Disperses the heat flow evenly around the whole work surface. Hook Nozzle REMOVING PAINT - WINDOW FRAMES 1. Ensure the nozzle is facing the correct way to deflect heat away from the glass before you switch on the heat gun. Rotate the gun/nozzle 90º as you move to horizontal or vertical bead. DEFROSTING FROZEN PIPES WARNING ­ Do not attempt to defrost PVC pipes. Always heat from one or other end of the frozen portion, not from the middle. SHRINK SEALING ELECTRICAL CABLES WARNING ­ Glass can break easily when heated. Heart Shavehook Shavehooks 1. Choose the concentrator or deflector nozzle and fit over the heat outlet. The materials being welded must be of exactly the same type of plastic. Heat the seam until the plastic becomes tacky, then apply the other surface. Run under cold water and seek medical advice. Assembly of Shavehook Remember to clean the blade after use with wire wool and lightly oil before storing. · Combination or Heart shavehook for mouldings in convex or concave profiles. · Triangular shavehook for stripping paint from flat, wooden surfaces and edges. Use the: Triangular Shavehook Combination Shavehook Most stickers can also be removed from paint work by using the heat to soften the adhesive. Be careful not to direct the heat for too long if you are trying to just remove the stickers as this will blister the paint. 4 1. Hold the gun with nozzle approximately 50mm (2 inches) from surface of paintwork. Starting with the low heat setting, move the gun slowly backwards and forwards until the paint blisters and bubbles. Aim to heat the paint just ahead of the scraper so that you can develop a continuous action. Do not heat the paint for too long as this will burn the paint, making it difficult to remove. REMOVING PAINT - GENERAL 1. WELDING PLASTICS WARNING ­ Plastic can very quickly change from being tacky to becoming liquid. Turn the gun upside down and place on its clip stand so it is resting on a secure surface with the nozzle pointing upwards (see picture below). To avoid buckling or kinking the tube, fill the tube with dry sand and seal at both ends. [. . . ] IF IN ANY DOUBT CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. Your attention is brought to new directives applicable to the disposal of this electrical equipment, where in accordance with the legislation this product must not be disposed of in your normal household waste. Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of this type of waste by handing it over to special designated collection points for recovery and recycling. This product is marked with a `Wheelie bin' symbol with a cross on it to remind you of this action. The objective of this directive is to help conserve resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. [. . . ]