Intended use

Your Black & Decker Glue Gun has been designed for leisure and DIY activities in the home to join materials together including paper, card and material.

This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and material damage.

Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance.

The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not expose the appliance to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the appliance will increase the risk of electric shock.

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the appliance. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.

Safety of others

Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.

Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

After use

Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored appliances.

Inspection and repairs

Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective.

Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent.

Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear.

Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective.

If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual.

Specific safety instructions for glue guns

Warning! This appliance must be placed on the stand when not in use.

DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATED nozzle of the Glue Gun.

The operating temperature of this appliance is approximately 199°C.

Keep hands away from the heated attachment and work area. Heat may be conducted through the work piece.

Use clamps or pliers to hold the work piece.

The heating element will begin to heat up as soon as the appliance is plugged in. To avoid injury or damage to

property always assume that the appliance is hot and return it to the stand.

Protect the work surface and materials from heat

damage. Heat may be conducted through the work piece. Use a heat resistant material to protect the work surface.

Glue sticks are not intended for ingestion and should

not come in contact with food, etc. If swallowed, seek medical attention. Keep out of the reach of children.

Before cleaning, adjustment or changing the attachments. Unplug the appliance and allow the attachment to cool.

Never attempt to force cool the appliance after use by immersing any part of it in water or any other liquid.

Allow the appliance to air cool only.

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Black & Decker 496011-00, GG5005 manual Intended use, Safety instructions