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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Makesure the extension cord is in good condition beforeusing. Always use the proper
sizeextension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire sizefor various lengths of cord and
heavyenough to carry the current the tool will draw.Use of an undersized cord will cause
adrop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.For proper size cords see
chartbelow.
MOTOR
Besure your powersupply agrees with nameplatemarking. 120 Volts AC only means your
toolwill operate on standard 60 Hz household power.Do not operate AC tools on DC.A
ratingof 120 volts AC/DC means that you toolwill operate on standard 60 Hz AC or DC
power.This information is printedon the nameplate. Lower voltage will cause loss of
powerand can resultin over-heating. All Black & Deckertools are factory-tested;if this
tooldoes not operate, check the power supply.
ToolOperation
SWITCH
The position of the switch controls both the fan speed and
the heat output of the gun.
• Toturn the tool on in low speed, low heat, depressthe side of
theswitch marked “I”.
• Toturn the tool on in high speed, high heat,depress the side
ofthe switch marked “II”.
• Toturn the tool off,return the switch to the middleposition marked “O”.
MinimumGage for Cord Sets
Volts TotalLength of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,9m)(60,9-91,4m)
AmpereRating
More Notmore AmericanWire Gage
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6-10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 NotRecommended
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
1. Twospeed switch
2. Support stand
3.Air vents
4. Hot air nozzle
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2
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A
B