General safety advice
General safety advice
b)Avoid touching earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ovens and refrigerators with any part of your body. There is an in- creased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed.
c)Keep the device away from
rain or moisture. Water entering an electrical device increases the risk
of electric shock.
d)Do not use the mains lead for
any purpose for which it was 
not intended, e.g. to carry the device, to hang up the device or to pull the mains plug out of the mains socket. Keep the mains lead away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts of the device. Damaged or tangled mains leads in- crease the risk of electric shock.
e)When working outdoors with an electri- cal power tool always use extension ca- bles that are also approved for use out- doors. The use of an extension cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f)Use a residual current device (RCD) for protection if operating the electri- cal power tool in a moist environ- ment is unavoidable. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
c)Avoid unintentional operation of the de- vice. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF” position before you insert the mains plug into the mains socket. Acci- dents can happen if you carry the device with your finger on the switch or you have already switched the device on before you connect it to the mains.
d)Remove any setting tools or spanners before you switch the device on. A tool or spanner left attached to a rotating part of a device can lead to injury.
e)Do not overestimate your own abili- ties. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. By doing this you will be in a better position to control the device, especially in unforeseen circumstances.
f)Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves clear of mov- ing parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair can become trapped in moving parts.
g)If vacuum dust extraction and collec- tion devices are fitted do not forget to check that they are properly connect- ed and correctly used. The use of these devices reduces the hazard presented by dust.
d)Look after the device carefully. Check that moving parts are working properly and move freely. Check for any parts that are broken or damaged enough to detrimen- tally affect the functioning of the device. Have damaged parts repaired before you use the device. Many accidents have their origins in poorly maintained electrical power tools.
e)Keep cutting tools clean and sharp. Care- fully maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edg- es are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
f)Use the electrical power tool, accesso- ries, inserted tools etc. in accordance with these instructions and advice, and the stipulations drawn up for this particular type of device. In doing this, take into account the working condi- tions and the task in hand. The use of electrical power tools for purposes other than those intended can lead to dangerous situations.
Safety advice relating specifically to this device
Attention! To avoid the danger of injury, burning and dangers to your health:
J Do not work in the vicinity of easily ignitable |
gases or materials. |
Heating of plastics, paints, varnishes etc. can |
lead to the creation of gases that are hazard- |
ous to health. Make sure you always have |
adequate ventilation. |
J Let the device cool down completely before |
you put it into storage. Always place your |
heat gun down on its end, with the nozzle |
pointing upwards. |
J In addition, you should never leave the device |
working unattended. |
J When taking a break from your work, before |
carrying out any tasks on the device itself (e.g. |
changing the nozzle) or when you are not us- |
ing the device, always pull the mains plug out |
of the mains socket. |
J Do not direct the device at the same spot for |
too long a period. |
J Maintain a distance between the jet outlet |
nozzle and the workpiece or the surface being |
heated. An air blockage could lead to over- |
heating of the appliance. |
J Pay heed to the direct working area and also |
to its surroundings. The heat produced could |
reach to inflammable articles located out of the |
visible area. |
3. Personal safety
a)Remain alert at all times, watch what you are doing and always proceed with cau- tion. Do not use the device if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of carelessness when using the device can lead to serious injury.
b)Wear personal protective
equipment and always wear safety glasses. The
4.Careful handling and use of electrical power tools
a) Do not overload the device. Always use |
an electrical power tool that is intended |
for the task you are undertaking. By us- |
ing the right electrical power tool for the job you |
will work more safely and achieve a better result. |
b) Do not use an electrical power tool if |
its switch is defective. An electrical pow- |
er tool that can no longer be switched on and |
off is dangerous and must be repaired. |
JIf danger arises, pull the mains plug immediate- ly out of the mains socket.
JDanger of Personal Injury! Never use the appliance as a hair dryer.
JDo not direct the hot air flow at persons or animals.
JDo not look directly into the opening of the hot air nozzle 4 .
J
Danger of burns! Do not touch the hot nozzle. Wear protec- tive gloves.
JWear protective glasses.
J Always keep the device clean, dry and free |
of oil or grease. |
J Never use the device for a purpose for which it |
was not intended. |
J Children or persons who lack the knowledge |
or experience to use the device or whose |
physical, sensory or intellectual capacities are |
limited must never be allowed to use the device |
without supervision or instruction by a person |
responsible for their safety. Children must never |
be allowed to play with the device. |
wearing of personal protective equipment such as dust masks,
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c) When not in use always ensure that |
electrical power tools are kept out of |
reach of children. Do not let anyone use |
the device if he or she is not familiar |
with it or has not read the instructions |
and advice. Electrical power tools are danger- |
ous when they are used by inexperienced people. |
JDanger of Fire and Explo- sion! The appliance develops very high temperatures.
If the device is not used carefully, it can give rise to increased risk of fire or explosion.
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