Extension Cords
Only round jacketed extension cords should be used and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories (U.L.). An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of performance. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size.
To determine the minimum size required, refer to the chart below: Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires, damaged insulation and defective fittings. Make any needed repairs or replace the cord if necessary. Black & Decker has extension cords available that are U.L. listed.
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120V |
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240V |
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0 | - | 6 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
6 | - | 10 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
10 | - | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
12 | - | 16 | 14 | 12 | Not Recommended | |
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SAVE THESE SAFETY RULES FOR FUTURE USE
Operation
NOTE: Protect what is under the workpiece with a heat resistant material to avoid heat damage to a table. etc.
Insert stick of hot melt adhesive into inlet tube of melt chamber
through back of gun. (For best results, | 1 | |
use 4” or longer sticks). |
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Squeeze trigger to set adhesive stick |
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firmly in chamber. |
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Set glue gun into cradle as shown in |
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figure 1. |
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Note: The channel around the bottom |
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of the base serves as a cord wrap for |
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the cord. If needed, fully unwrap cord. |
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Plug cord into a 120 Volt AC outlet and |
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wait for “Ready for Use Indicator” to |
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turn from GRAY to RED. See figure 2. |
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WARNING: If gun is seated in |
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cradle it will turn “ON” as soon as |
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the cord is plugged in. | 2 | |
Apply glue by squeezing trigger. The |
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further the trigger is pulled, the more |
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glue will flow out of nozzle. When gun |
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stops feeding glue, release trigger and | Ready for | |
squeeze again for additional flow. | ||
Use | ||
When glue stick is depressed to the | ||
level of the inlet tube lip, insert another | Indicator | |
stick. |
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When glue gun cord is removed from the cradle, it will begin to cool off. When the ready for use indicator changes to gray, or when the glue is no longer 3 flowing easily, replace the gun in the cradle.
For heavier duty use the glue gun can be used as a plugged in unit away from it’s base.
To use as a plugged in unit: 1.) Make sure unit is cool. 2.) Unwind cord from cord wrap. 3.) Push down on the two tabs in front
of the receptacle as shown in figure 3. Rotate the receptacle toward the
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