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Operation
Caution! When using the device, never allow the
ventilation slots to be covered.
Switching on the device:
j Press the ON / OFF switch
W
into setting „I“
or „II“.
Switching off the device:
j Press the ON / OFF switch
W
into setting „0“.
Setting the air flow and temperature:
j The ON / OFF switch
W
has two different air flow
settings. You can select the combination of air flow
and temperature most suitable for your task.
Setting I 300 l / min 375 °C
Setting II 500 l / min 550 °C
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Advice on use
Removing the heat shield
R
:
j Remove the heat shield
R
for working in
particularly narrow spaces.
Caution! Danger of burns! Do not touch the hot
nozzle. When you are working without the heat
shield
R
there is an increased risk of burns.
The device must be completely cool before you
remove or replace the heat shield.
j Turn the heat shield
R
anticlockwise
to remove it.
j Turn the heat shield
R
clockwise to put it
back on.
Use as free-standing unit / during cooling
(see Fig. A, D):
j Always set the device down upright on a level
surface, this will allow
· you to have both hands free
· the device to cool
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Changing the nozzle
Reflector nozzle
T
– for shaping plastic pipes
or tubes:
j Fill the pipe or tube with sand and ensure it is
closed at both ends. This will prevent the pipe or
tube from kinking. Warm the pipe or tube evenly
by moving the hot air gun from side to side and
backwards and forwards.
Protector nozzle
Y
– for removing paint
and varnish:
j The spatula shape of the nozzle ensures the air
is properly directed. Use a separate spatula for
removing paint or varnish.
Flat nozzle
U
– for detaching glues,
softening paint:
j Do not apply heat for too long a period, as burnt
paint becomes much more difficult to remove.
Many glues can be softened by warming.
Glued connections can then be detached and
excess glue removed.
Danger! Do not inhale any vapours given off.
Reducing nozzle
I
– for welding plastic:
j Use the reducing nozzle
I
for heat-shrinkable
sleeves and film.
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Further examples of uses in the
house, car and garden
Defrosting water pipes:
Caution! It must not be used for thawing PVC pipes.
Caution! It is often very difficult to tell the difference
between gas pipes and water pipes. If in doubt, ask
a competent person.
Caution! Copper pipes are joined using tin solder
and must not be heated above 200°C.
j Use the reflector
T
to defrost water pipes.
Loosening a threaded connection:
j Heating the threaded connection carefully can
often allow the connection to be released.
8 GB/IE