Assembly And Adjustment - Makita HG5030 Instruction Manual

rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes sep-
arately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is
then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair
and body thoroughly with soap and water.
Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings,
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floors, soffit boards and other panels may
contain flammable materials that could be
ignited by the heat gun when working in these
locations. The ignition of these materials may
not be readily apparent and could result in
property damage and injury to persons.
When working in these locations, keep the
heat gun moving in a back-and-forth motion.
Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite
the panel or the material behind it.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUN
Do not place your hand over the air vents or
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block the vents in any way.
The nozzle and accessories of this tool
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become extremely hot during use. Let these
parts cool down before touching.
Always switch the tool off before putting it down.
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Do not leave the tool unattended while it is
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switched on.
A fire may arise if the appliance is not used
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with care.
Heat may be conducted to combustible mate-
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rials that are out of sight. Do not use in a damp
atmosphere, where flammable gases may be
present or near combustible materials.
Allow the tool to cool fully before storing.
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Ensure adequate ventilation as toxic fumes
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may be produced.
Do not use as a hairdryer.
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Do not obstruct either the air intake or noz-
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zle outlet, as this may cause excessive heat
build-up resulting in damage to the tool.
Do not direct the hot air blast at other people.
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Do not touch the metal nozzle as it becomes
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very hot during use and remains hot for up to
30 minutes after use.
Do not place the nozzle against anything while
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using or immediately after use.
Do not poke anything down the nozzle as it could
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give you an electric shock. Do not look down the
nozzle while the unit is working because of the
high temperature being produced.
Do not allow paint to adhere to the nozzle or
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scraper as it could ignite after some time.
Removing paint
Do not use this tool to remove paint containing
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lead. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint
may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any
pre-1960 building may have been painted in
the past with paint containing lead and cov-
ered with additional layers of paint.
Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth
contact can result in the ingestion of lead.
Exposure even to low levels of lead can cause
irreversible damage to the brain and ner-
vous system. Young and unborn children are
particularly vulnerable.
When removing paint, ensure that the work
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area is enclosed. Preferably wear a dust mask.
Do not burn the paint. Use the scraper and
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keep the nozzle at least 25 mm away from the
painted surface. When working in a vertical
direction, work downwards to prevent paint
from falling into the tool and burning.
Dispose of all paint debris safely and ensure
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that the work area is thoroughly cleaned after
completing the work.
This tool has a polarized plug (one blade is
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wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
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replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
CAUTION:
In order to avoid a hazard due to inad-
vertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this tool must
not be supplied through an external switching device,
such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regu-
larly switched on and off by the utility.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

Prior to assembly and adjust-
ment, always unplug the tool
The air temperature can be adjusted to suit a wide
range of applications. The table below suggests set-
tings for different applications.
Setting Applications
HG6030: 1 Cooling the hot parts.
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Cooling the machines before
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changing the nozzle.
HG5030: 1 Drying paint and varnish.
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HG6031V: 1
Removing stickers.
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HG6030: 2
Waxing and de-waxing.
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Drying wet timber prior to filling.
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Shrinking PVC wrapping and
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insulation tubes.
Thawing frozen pipes.
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HG5030: 2 Welding plastics.
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HG6031V: 2
Bending plastic pipes and
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HG6030: 3
sheets.
Loosening rusted or tightly
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fastened nuts and bolts.
Removing paint and lacquer.
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Soldering plumbing joints.
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If you are not sure about the correct
setting, start with a low temperature
setting and gradually increase the
temperature until you achieve opti-
mum results.
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