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- Page 1 Two Speed Variable Temperature Heat Gun Instruction manual CATALOG NUMBERS PC1500HG, PC1500HGA...
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Page 2: Important Safety Warnings And Instructions
Important Safety Warnings and Instructions WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: • Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual. -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. -
Page 4: Important Notice
13. Do not use the heat gun in combination with chemical strippers. 14. Do not use accessory nozzles as scrapers. 15. Keep nozzle away from cord. 16. Do not use to cook or warm food. 17. Be constantly aware that this tool can ignite flammable materials, and soften or melt others. - Page 5 5. Children, pregnant women or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all clean up is complete. 6. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines.
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Page 6: Use Of Extension Cords
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before using. Always use the proper size extension cords with the tool – that is, proper wire size for various lengths of cord and heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw. Use of an undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. -
Page 7: Other Uses
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB - FIGURE C • To raise the air temperature, turn the knob (5) clockwise. • To lower the air temperature turn the knob (5) counterclockwise. REMOVING PAINT - FIGURE D Efficient paint removal requires the development of technique. Follow the guidelines in this manual and youʼll find that you will have mastered the procedure after a few simple projects. - Page 8 Automotive uses include reducing set up time on body fillers or drying time on paints (the product manufacturerʼs recommendations must be followed.) Caution must be exercised around gasoline, automotive fluids, tires, gaskets, upholstery and hoses, etc. to prevent damage or fires. Be constantly aware that this tool can ignite flammable materials and soften or melt others.
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION • Unit will not start. • Cord not plugged in. • Plug tool into a working outlet. • Circuit fuse is blown. • Replace circuit fuse. (If the product repeatedly causes the circuit fuse to blow, discontinue use immediately and have it serviced at a Porter Cable service center or authorized servicer.)
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