Harbor Freight Tools Professional Series Chicago Electric Power Tools 1600W Heavy Duty Heat Gun 69342 - Manual (Page 9)

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Operating instructions
Read the entiRe impORtant SaFetY inFORmatiOn section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
tO pRevent SeRiOuS injuRY:
always wear thermally insulated gloves, rated to at least 1200° F, when working directly with pieces by hand.
Workpiece and Work area Set up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-
lit. The work area must not allow access by
children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
General Operating instructions
1. Plug the Power Cord of the tool into a
120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet.
2. The Switch on this heat gun has three
positions. Point the gun in a safe direction and
push the Switch up for the heat setting.
3. Allow the Heat Gun one minute to
build up to the heat level.
CautiOn! To prevent personal injury or property
damage; do not leave the Heat Gun unattended
while pointed at surfaces or objects.
4. The Heat Gun can be used for:
• Shrinking of shrink tubing, packaging
and electrical components.
• Deforming of articles made from acrylic, PVC,
and polystyrene tubing, plates, and profiles.
• Welding of thermoplastic polymer, flooring
materials of PVC and linoleum, PVC-coated
fabric, wallpaper, tarpaulins and foils.
• Soldering of tin, special silver solder,
SMD elements, cable lugs, and for
loosening soldered connections.
• Paint removal. Removal of old coatings of
oil paint, varnish, and synthetic plaster.
• Drying of color shade samples, filter, adhesives,
construction joints and stucco forms.
• Joining adhesives. Large surface gluing with
contact adhesives, activation of pressure, or heat
sensitive adhesives, acceleration of bonding
processes, releasing of bonding points as well
as releasing or bonding of edge bond or veneer.
• Defrosting of icy stairs and steps, door locks,
trunk lids, car doors or metal water pipes.
• Disinfection. With the tool set at the
highest setting, animal sites/stables may
be disinfected. Wood worm infestation
may be controlled. Do not heat up the
wood surface too much or it can burn.
WaRninG! Do not touch work area with the heat
Gun; it could scorch or ignite.
5. When the job is finished, move the Switch to the
“COlD” setting and allow the heat Gun to cool
down on an insulated, non-flammable surface.
6. When the unit has cooled, move the
Switch to the “OFF” position.
7. Disconnect the power supply after use. Clean,
then store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
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