Service
•Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair personnel using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an outdoor extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Additional safety instructions for glue guns
WARNING. This tool must be placed on its work stand (3) when not in use.
WARNING. Do not use gloves made of rubber, plastic or
•Ensure this product is always used on a mains circuit protected by an earth.
•While using the glue gun, be sure to have an ice cold bowl of water close by. If hot glue is dropped on your skin, immediately submerge it to prevent a bad burn.
•If accidental contact should occur, do not try to remove the glue from the skin. Immerse in cold water immediately.
•Always wear cotton safety gloves when applying hot glue to help prevent burning your hands.
•When the glue gun is not in use, always return it to its work stand.
•Always ensure the work area is both well lit and
•Never leave the glue gun plugged in and unattended or unattended directly after use.
•Never touch the glue gun nozzle tip while the glue gun is plugged in or directly after use.
•Avoid inhaling glue vapours generated while in use.
•Keep out of reach of children at all times.
•It is unnecessary to clean the glue gun. Keep glue gun away from moisture and liquids to avoid electric shock.
•The glue gun should always be operated under the attention of the user.
•When leaving the glue gun, the user should always ensure the tool is unplugged and well minded until it has totally cooled down.
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards. Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used.
It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:
•Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
•Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.
•Damage to eyes if effective goggles are not worn.
•Risk of injury unless hands are kept well clear of hot components (glue gun nozzle and the top end of the glue gun housing).
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Accessories
The GMC DEC005GG comprises the following components:
1 x Instruction manual
10 x Glue sticks (150mm x Ø11mm)
Operation
WARNING. Before connecting a tool to a power source, be sure that the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, do not plug in the tool. Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the tool.
Preparing to glue
The GMC Glue Gun is typically used for minor repairs around the home and for a range of craft and other hobby work.
1.Before beginning to glue, secure the work piece so that it does not move and affect your accuracy.
2.Prepare a bowl of cold water and place near the work area. In the event of hot glue touching your skin, submerge the affected area of skin into the bowl of water immediately.
Setting up the glue gun work stand
NOTE. Ensure the glue gun is resting properly on the work stand
(3) before switching on.
1.By firmly holding the rubber grip (6) with one hand, take hold of the stand (3) with the other hand and pull it down, and forward until it locks into the position closest to the glue distribution nozzle (2). When resting properly, the glue gun should face downwards at approximately a 45° angle.
Switch on
WARNING. Do not leave the tool turned on for prolonged periods without use as it will cause the glue stick to partially melt inside and necessitate a repair.
1.Load the glue stick (5) into the glue stick feeder (4) at the rear of the glue gun. As the trigger is squeezed, a tab feeds the glue stick (5) into the heated element where it melts into an adhesive.
2.Ensure the glue gun is resting securely on its work stand (3) before plugging it into a power outlet.
3.After switching on the power, allow the tool approximately 5 minutes to heat up to its operating temperature.
Switch off
1.Place the glue gun securely on its stand (3) so the nozzle does not burn your table top.
2.Switch off the tool at the power supply and unplug the unit.
3.Ensuring the glue gun is placed on it’s stand after use, place paper or a rag underneath the nozzle (2) as a small amount of glue may drip during cool down.
4.Unplug the glue gun when finished. Permanently having the unit plugged in at the mains may cause the unit to overheat.
NOTE. For safety, please ensure the unit is supervised until it has entirely cooled down.
Gluing
WARNING. Never touch the nozzle (2) or the top end of the glue gun housing as it gets extremely hot.
NOTE. If the glue gun has been in
1.Feed a glue stick (5) into the glue stick feeder (4).
2.Press trigger (1) several times until the glue stick is firmly set into the glue stick feeder (4).
3.After a 5 minute heat up period (approximately), hold the glue gun firmly on the rubber grip (6) and place your finger on the trigger (1).
4.Hold the glue gun firmly by the rubber handle (6) with the nozzle (2) pressed onto one part of the workpiece.
5.When the nozzle is in place, slowly and gently squeeze the trigger (1) so that glue is dispensed from the nozzle (2). If the trigger is squeezed too hard, it will become damaged.
NOTE. Glue will dispense in fat blobs if the trigger is pressed hard and quick, and will flow in a thin and even stream if gentle pressure is applied to the trigger.
6.When the glue stick has almost finished inside the glue gun, insert another glue stick in the same way as previously described.
7.Once the glue has been applied, the two pieces of material should be pressed together (within 15 seconds) for a short time to wait for it to dry. A vice of
8.Unplug the glue gun when finished. Never pull the glue stick out of the back of the glue gun. For the next operation, just connect the tool to the mains and allow to warm up.
Full 2-Year Warranty
This product is warranted for a
The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt.
Proof of purchase is essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified. This warranty does not include damage or defects to the tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, alterations or commercial or business use.
Consistent with our product development programme, improvements may have been made which render the contents of the tool’s packaging or user instructions slightly different to the product received.
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