Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Operation - Silverline DIY Series Manual

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d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Hot air/heat gun safety
A fire may result if the tool is not used with care, therefore;
• Never allow any air vents to become blocked, or allow vents to be obscured during use
• Obscured inlet or outlet vents will cause the tool to rapidly overheat.
• Parts of this tool will become extremely hot during use. Do not touch any part of the tool,
other than the handle whilst in use.
• Always switch OFF, and allow to cool fully before handling, or attempting to change any fittings.
Do not leave this tool unattended whilst switched ON or hot.
• Heat may be conducted to hidden areas, or materials near to the work area.
Ensure that there are no flammable materials in the vicinity of the work area.
• Never aim the hot air/heat gun towards people, or animals.
• Be careful when using the tool in places where there are combustible materials
• Do not use in presence of an explosive atmosphere
• Be aware that heat may be conducted to combustible materials that are out of sight;
• Do not apply to the same place for a long time
• Do not hold the outlet nozzle against any material.
• Always keep the outlet nozzle at least 25mm away from the work surface.
Do not allow any object to enter the nozzle when the tool is connected to the power supply.
• Do not allow paint, or any other waste, to accumulate on the outlet nozzle or scrapers. Residual
heat may cause waste material to ignite, even after the tool has been switched OFF.
DIY 2000W Heat Gun 550ºC
• When working on a vertical surface, always aim the heat gun downwards to prevent debris from
falling into the machine.
• Use of the hot air/heat gun on certain materials may result in toxic fumes being emitted.
Always allow adequate ventilation. Do not use in confined spaces.
• A good quality breathing mask, or respirator, should always be worn when using this tool.
• If working on pre-1960 paint finishes, there is an increased chance of encountering
lead-based paint.
• Lead is especially toxic to children, pregnant women, or people with high blood pressure. If
working on pre-1960 paint finishes such people should not be allowed near to the work area,
even if provided with appropriate breathing protection.
• This tool should never be used in conjunction with chemical paint or varnish strippers.
Use of heat guns with chemical strippers can produce extremely harmful fumes.
• Never use this tool near to any kind of fuel tank or gas cylinder.
• Always dispose of waste material responsibly.

Product Familiarisation

1. Outlet Nozzle
2. Inlet Vents
3. ON/OFF Switch
4. Big Circle Nozzle
Small Circle Nozzle
5.
Scraper Nozzle
6.
Flat Nozzle
7.

Intended Use

Hand-held electric hot air blower for domestic light to medium duty applications. Suitable for
stripping of paint and other surface coatings, curing new paint or filler, shrinking heat-shrink
tubing and shrink-wrap, pre-heating and drying applications, thawing frozen water pipes and other
DIY applications.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect the heat gun. Fully familiarise yourself with all features and
functions of the tool.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, have these parts repaired or replaced before use.
Before Use
Fitting accessories
NOTE: Always ensure that the heat gun is unplugged, and fully cooled before attempting to
fit accessories.
• The Accessory Nozzles (4-7) supplied, allow the heat gun to be used for a variety of different tasks.
• Accessories are a push fit onto the Outlet Nozzle (1).

Operation

• Always hold the machine by the handle provided.
• Do not obscure the inlet vents (2).
• Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment for the job that you are to do. Use of this
machine requires ear defenders, safety goggles, gloves, and a breathing mask.
Switching ON & OFF
• The outlet has two pre-set temperatures. This can be adjusted by changing the position of the
ON/OFF Switch (3).
• For the lower setting (300ºC) move the Switch into the 'I' position.
• For the higher setting (500ºC) move the Switch into the 'II' position.
• To switch the heat gun 'OFF' move the ON/OFF Switch to the '0' position.
• Be aware that the metal parts of the tool will remain hot for some time after switching 'OFF' .
Allow at least 30mins for the gun to cool before leaving unattended.
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