Makita HG5030 Instruction Manual page 4

MOUNTING THE CORRECT ACCESSORY (IF APPLICABLE)
Icon Description
Glass protection nozzle
Reflector nozzle
Reduction nozzle
Wide-slot nozzle
Scraper
Make sure that the tool is switched off and the nozzle has cooled down.
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Falling down nozzle may ignite objects on the floor. Nozzles must be mounted firmly and
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secure on the unit.
Touching a hot nozzle can lead to serious burn.Before attaching or replacing a nozzle,
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allow the unit to cool down completely or use a suitable tool.
A hot nozzle can set a surface on fire. Place down hot nozzles only on fire-proof surfaces.
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An incorrect or defective nozzle can lead to heat accumulation and damage the unit. Use
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only original nozzles according to the table that are suitable for your unit.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Always observe the safety instructions and appli-
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cable regulations.
Use only one hand to hold the tool, do not place
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your other hand over the air vents.
Prior to operation
Mount the correct accessory for the application.
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Set the desired air temperature.
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Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, set the on/off switch to
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position 1/2/3. Some smoke may be emitted after
switching on, this does not indicate a problem.
To switch the tool off, adjust the lowest tem-
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perature to cool off, then set the on/off switch to
position 0. Let the tool cool down before moving
or storing it.
Temperature setting
Turn ON/OFF switch to 1/2/3, depending on tem-
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perature you need.
Detachable front cover
The front cover can be removed when working at
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a narrow area.
Purpose
Protection windows when stripping frames
Soldering pipes
Welding, sleeve shrinking (heat concentrated over small area )
Drying, thawing (heat spread over wider area )
Stripping paint and varnish
Be careful of the hot nozzle.
Removing the front cover increases the
risk of burn with the bare hot nozzle.
Stripping paint
Mount an appropriate accessory.
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Set a high air temperature.
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Switch the tool on.
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Direct the hot air onto the paint to be removed.
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When the paint softens, scrape the paint away
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using a hand scraper.
Do not strip metal window frames, as
the heat may be conducted onto the
glass and crack it. When stripping
other window frames, use the glass
protection nozzle.
Do not keep the tool directed at one
spot too long to prevent igniting the
surface.
Avoid collecting paint on the scraper
accessory, as it may ignite. If necessary,
carefully remove paint debris from the
scraper accessory using a knife.
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