Safety Warnings - Berner BHAB 2300 E Operating Instructions Manual

Berner_BHAB 2300 E_18spr 17.10.2005

Safety warnings

!
Read and observe this informa- Protect yourself from
tion before using the tool. electric shock.
Failure to observe the operating
Avoid touching earthed objects,
instructions may result in the
such as pipes, radiators, cookers
tool becoming a source of
or refrigerators. Do not leave the
danger.
tool unattended while in operation.
When using electric power tools,
observe the following basic safety Store your tools is
precautions to avoid electric a safe place.
shock and the risk of injury and
Place tool on stand after use and
fire. Fire may be caused if the tool
allow to cool before putting is away.
is not used with care.
Tools that are not in use should be
stored in a dry, locked room and
Take ambient conditions
out of the reach of children.
into account.
Do not expose electric power tools
Do not overload your
to rain.
tools.
Do not use electric power tools
Work results and safety will be
when they are damp or in a damp
enhanced if you stay within the
or wet environment.
specified output range.
Exercise care when using the tool
After using the tool for a prolonged
in the proximity of flammable
period at maximum temperature,
materials. Do not direct hot air
you should reduce the tempera-
onto the same spot for any pro-
ture before switching the tool off.
longed period.
This will prolong the life of the
Do not use in the presence of an heating element.
explosive atmosphere.
Do not carry the tool by the power
Heat may be conducted to flam- cord. Do not unplug the tool by
mable materials that are out of pulling on the power cord. Protect
sight. the power cord from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
Functional guarantee
This BERNER product has been manufactured with the utmost care, tested for proper operation and safety
in accordance with applicable regulations and then subjected to ramdom sample inspection. BERNER guar-
antees that it is in perfect condition and proper working order. The product is guaranteed for 36 months or
500 hours of operation commencing on the date of sale to the consumer. We will remedy defects caused by
material flaws or manufacturing faults. The guarantee will be met by repair or replacement of defective parts
at our own discretion. This guarantee does not cover damage to wearing parts, damage or defects caused
by improper treatment or maintenance nor does it cover breakage as a result of the product being dropped.
Further consequential damage to other objects is excluded. Claims under the guarantee shall only be accept-
ed if the product is sent fully assembled and well packed complete with sales slip or
invoice (date of purchase and dealer's stamp) to the appropriate Service Centre or hand-
ed in to the dealer within the first 6 months. Repair Service: Our customer service depart-
ment will repair any faults not covered by the guarantee or occurring after the guarantee
has expired. Please send the product well packed to the Service Centre.
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Beware of toxic gases
and fire hazards.
Toxic gases may occur when
working on plastics, paints, var-
nishes or similar materials. Beware
of fire and ignition hazards.
For your own safety, only use
accessories and attachments that
are specified in the operating
instructions or recommended or
specified by the tool manufacturer.
Using attachments or accessories
other than those recommended in
the operating instructions or cata-
logue may result in personal
injury.
Repairs must only be
carried out by a
qualified electrician.
This electric power tool complies
with the relevant safety regulations.
Repairs must only be performed
by a qualified electrician, other-
wise the user may run the risk of
accidents.
Keep these safety warnings in a
safe place.
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Applications
Here are some of the applications (F) Soft soldering: First, clean
you can use BERNER hot air metal parts you want to join.
guns for. This selection is by no Then, using hot air, heat the point
means exhaustive – no doubt you
you want to solder and offer up
can immediately think of other ex- the soldering wire. Use flux or a
amples.
soldering wire with a flux core to
prevent oxide forming.
(A) Stripping paint: Paint is soft-
ened and can be removed with a (G) Welding and joining plastic:
stripping knife and paint scraper
All parts being welded must be of
to leave a clean surface. the same plastic material. Use an
appropriate welding rod.
(B) Shrinking tubing on cables: (H) Hot-tool welding on plastic
The shrink tubing is slipped over pipes or rods. The ends are
the section you want to insulate pressed against a coated hot tool
and heated with hot air. The tub- and then joined together.
ing shrinks by approx. 50 % in
diameter to give a sealed union.
Shrinking is particularly fast and
even using reflector nozzles.
Sealing and stabilising cable
Material
breaks, insulating soldered joints,
Rigid PVC
gathering cable runs, sheathing
terminal blocks.
Plasticised
(C) Forming PVC: Sheeting,
PVC
piping or mouldings can be soft-
ened and formed with hot air.
Soft PE
(LDPE)
Polyethylene
(D) Shaping: Ski boots and
Hard PE
sports shoes can be shaped for a
(HDPE)
perfect fit.
Polyethylene
PP
(E) De-soldering: Electronic com-
Polypropylene
ponents are detached quickly and
neatly from circuit boards with a
ABS
reduction nozzle.
(J) Accessories
Your dealer has a wide range of accessories for you to choose from.
Reflector nozzle Surface nozzle, 75 mm
1 6
Prod. no. 070519 Prod. no. 070212
2 Large reflector nozzle 7 Wide-slit nozzle
Prod. no. 073015 Prod. no. 074715
3 Window nozzle, 50 mm 8 Heat reflector nozzle,
Prod. no. 070311 80 mm
Prod. no. 072117
4 Window nozzle, 75 mm 9 Feed roller
Prod. no. 070410 Prod. no. 012311
5 Surface nozzle, 50 mm 10 Paint scraper kit
Prod. no. 070113 Prod. no. 010317
(I) Joining sheeting: The sheets
are overlapped and welded
together. A slit nozzle is used to
direct hot air under the overlap,
then the two sheets are firmly
pressed together with a feed
roller. Also possible: Repairing
PVC tarpaulins by overlap weld-
ing with a slit nozzle.
Application types Distinguishing characteristics
Pipes, fittings, sheets, building pro-
Carbonises in the flame, pungent odour;
files, technical mouldings crashing sound
Welding temperature 300 °C
Floor coverings, wallpapers, Smoking, yellowish-green flame,
hoses, sheets, toys
pungent odour; silent
Welding temperature 400 °C
Domestic and electrotechnical Light yellow flame, drips continue to
articles, toys
burn, smells of a candle being extin-
Welding temperature 250 °C guished; dull sound
Baths, baskets, canisters, insulat-
Light yellow flame, drips continue to
ing material, pipes burn, smells of a candle being extin-
Welding temperature 300 °C
guished; crashing sound
HT drainage pipes, moulded Bright flame with a blue core,
seats, packaging, car components drips continue to burn, pungent odour;
Welding temperature 250 °C
crashing sound
Car components, equipment Black, fluffy smoke, sweet odour;
housings, cases
crashing sound
Welding temperature 350 °Cr
Plastic welding wire Reduction nozzle,
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Rigid PVC: Prod. no. 073114 9 mm
Plasticised PVC: Prod. no. 073213
Prod. no. 070618
LDPE: Prod. no. 073312
16 Reduction nozzle,
HDPE: Prod. no. 071219
14 mm
PP: Prod. no. 073411
Prod. no. 070717
ABS: Prod. no. 074210
17 Reduction nozzle,
12 Slit nozzle
20 mm
Prod. no. 071011
Prod. no. 070816
18 Shrink tubings
13 Welding nozzle
Prod. no. 071417
Prod. no. 070915
14 Soldering reflector nozzle 19 Shrink tubings
Prod. no. 074616 Prod. no. 071418
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