Overview; Use - Metabo H 16-500 Original Instructions Manual

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Never leave the tool unattended when it is running.
After long periods of use at maximum temperature,
the temperature should be lowered before the tool
is switched off. This lengthens the service life of
the heater.
Place the tool on the bases provided following use
and wait until it has cooled down before placing in
storage!
Store your tools in a safe place.
Unused tools should be stored in a dry, locked
room inaccessible to children.
Always take care where there are toxic gases and
a risk of explosion.
Toxic can be created when working on plastics,
paints and similar materials. Risk of fire and
combustion!
Only use the hot air gun in well-ventilated rooms!
Never inhale the vapours created!
For your own safety, only use accessories and
auxiliary devices specified in the Operating
Instructions or recommended or specified by the
tool manufacturer. The use tools or accessories
other than those recommended in the Operating
Instructions or in the catalogue can result in a risk
of injury.

5 Overview

See page 2.
1 Stainless steel outlet tube
2 Detachable protective tube (for areas that are
difficult to access)
3 Air inlet with grid (keeps foreign bodies out)
4 Sliding switch (On-Off switch/stepping
switch)
5 Anti-slip bases (for non-tilting and anti-slip
stationary work applications)
6 Buttons for setting the temperature*
7 Buttons for setting the air volume*
8 Program selection button*
9 Display* (for temperature and speed)
10 Save button* (for saving changed programs)
11 Adjusting wheel for setting the temperature*
* depending on the features / model
10

6 Use

Before plugging in, check that the rated
mains voltage and mains frequency, as
stated on the rating label, match with your power
supply.
The distance to the object being processed
depends on the material and intended
processing type. Always first carry out an inspec-
tion of air volume and temperature! The attachable
nozzles (see chapter 9) available as accessories
can be used for precise hot air control to a specific
point or a surface.
Take care when changing hot nozzles!
Danger of burns.
6.1 H 16-500
The sliding switch (4) can be used to switch the
tool on and off and for selecting between 2 stages
(for air volume and temperature).
Stage 1: 300 °C, 240 l/min
Stage 2: 500 °C, 450 l/min
6.2 HE 20-600
The sliding switch (4) can be used to switch the
tool on and off and for selecting between 3 stages.
The air volume is varied in the three stages from
150/300/500 l/min.
At stage 1 of the sliding switch (4) the temperature
is always 50 °C (cold-air stage). Use the cold-air
stage to dry paint, cool workpieces or to cool
down the nozzle before changing an accessory
part.
At stage 2 and 3 of the sliding switch (4) the
temperature can be set steplessly at the adjusting
wheel (11).
The numbers 1 - 9 shown on the adjusting wheel
are used for orientation. "1" means 50 °C. "9"
means 600 °C (maximum temperature).
6.3 HE 23-650 Control
The sliding switch (4) can be used to switch the
tool on and off and for selecting between 2 stages.
Setting temperature:
At stage 1 of the sliding switch (4) the temperature
is always 50 °C (cold-air stage). Use the cold-air
stage to dry paint, cool workpieces or to cool
down the nozzle before changing an accessory
part.
At stage 2 of the sliding switch (4) the temperature
can be set steplessly.