Bosch EasyHeat 500 Original Instructions Manual page 12

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Operation
Starting Operation
Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the
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power source must match the voltage specified on the
rating plate of the power tool.
Creation of Smoke During Initial Use
A coating protects the metal surfaces from corrosion ex-
works. This protective layer evaporates during initial use.
The heat gun may display discolourations on the nozzle (3)
due to the production process. These do not count as dam-
age; the functioning of the heat gun is not affected.
Switching On
Slide the on/off switch (2) upwards.
Switching Off
Slide the on/off switch (2) downwards into the 0 position.
UniversalHeat 600: After working at high temperat-
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ures for a prolonged period, let the power tool cool
down by briefly running it at the 50 °C power setting
before switching it off.
Selecting a power setting
You can choose between different power settings using the
on/off switch (2):
EasyHeat 500
Setting °C l/min Setting
– –
300 240
500 450
UniversalHeat 600:
When changing from 50 °C to 300 °C/600 °C, the
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speed and therefore the operating sound of the gun
do not change.
The 50 °C power setting is suitable for cooling down a
heated workpiece or for drying paint. It is also suitable for
cooling down the power tool before putting it down or chan-
ging the attachment nozzles.
Practical advice
Pull the mains plug out of the plug socket before car-
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rying out any work on the heat gun.
Note: Do not position the nozzle (3) too close to the work-
piece that you are using the power tool on. The resulting air
blockage can lead to the heat gun overheating.
Removing the heat shield (UniversalHeat 600)
When working in particularly tight spaces, you can remove
the heat shield (4) by turning it.
Caution: Nozzle is hot! Working without the heat shield
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increases the risk of burns.
To remove or put on the heat shield (4), switch the heat gun
off and let it cool down.
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To cool down faster, you can also let the heat gun run briefly
at the lowest temperature that can be set.
Turning off the heat gun
Put down the heat gun on the storage surfaces (1) to let it
cool down, or to keep both hands free to work.
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Position the heat gun on an even, stable surface. Ensure that
it cannot tip over. Secure the cable outside your work area
so that it cannot knock down or pull down the heat gun.
Switch the heat gun off if not used for a sustained period of
time, and disconnect from the mains.
Example applications (see figures A–F)
Images of example applications can be found on the graphics
pages.
The distance between the nozzle and the workpiece de-
pends on the material you are working on (metal, plastic
etc.) and the intended working method.
UniversalHeat 600
The optimum temperature for each application can be de-
°C l/min
termined by a practical test.
50 200 Always test the amount of air and temperature first. Start at
a greater distance and a lower power setting. Then adjust
300 350
the distance and power setting according to requirements.
600 500
If you are unsure what material you are working on or what
effect the hot air might have on it, first test the effect on a
concealed area.
All example applications apart from "Stripping paint from
window frames" can be carried out without the use of ac-
cessories. However, using the recommended accessories
will simplify the work and considerably increase the quality
of the result.
You can use all nozzles that are available as accessories
from Bosch with this heat gun.
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To cool down faster, you can also let the heat gun run briefly
at the lowest temperature that can be set.
Removing varnish/loosening adhesives (see figure A)
Attach the surface nozzle (5). Briefly soften the varnish with
hot air and remove it with a clean spatula. Long heat expos-
ure burns the varnish and makes removal more difficult.
Many adhesives can be softened using heat. By heating ad-
hesives, you can break connections or remove excess adhes-
ive.
To remove the heat shield (4), turn it towards the
open lock.
To fit the heat shield (4), attach it and turn it to-
wards the closed lock.
Be especially careful when working with the turned-
off heat gun! The heat from the nozzle or the air flow can
cause burns.
Take care when changing the nozzle. Do not touch the
nozzle while it is hot. Let the heat gun cool down and
wear protective gloves during changeover. The heat
from the nozzle can cause burns.
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