Chicago Electric 66182 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual page 8

ting deptth. Then retighten the two
Clamping Screws. (See Figure A.)
Work Area and Workpiece Set Up:
1. Designate a well ventilated work
area that is clean and well-lit. The
work area must not allow access by
children or pets to prevent injury and
distraction.
2. Use and lay this Hot Knife on a non-
flammable surface only.
3. Always have multiple class ABC fire
extinguishers nearby.
4. Route the Power Cord (21) along a
safe route to reach the work area
without creating a tripping hazard
or exposing the Power Cord to pos-
sible damage. The Power Cord must
reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement
while working.
5. There must not be hazardous ob-
jects, such as utility lines or foreign
objects, nearby that will present a
hazard while working.
general Operating Instructions
1. Plug the Power Cord Plug (21) into
the nearest 120 volt, grounded, elec-
trical outlet.
2. Turn the Temperature Selector Knob
(9) to the desired temperature.
(See Figure A.)
• 1-level = 0° Fahrenheit
• 2-level = 248° Fahrenheit
• 3-level = 527° Fahrenheit
• 4-level = 725° Fahrenheit
• 5-level = 840° Fahrenheit
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3. Press and hold the Power Switch (19)
to heat up the Blade (2). The Blade
will reach the pre-set operating tem-
perature in about one minute and will
remain at the temperature selected.
Also, the Power ON Light (22) will il-
luminate during operation.
(See Figure A.)
4. When the Blade (2) has reached the
pre-set temperature, you may use the
sharp edge of the Blade for line cut-
ting or use the side of the Blade for
wide groove cutting.
5. When pressure on the Power Switch
(19) is released, power to the Blade
(2) is cut off and the Blade will cool
down gradually. (See Figure A.)
(2) takes several minutes to dissi-
pate. Use caution while the Blade is
still hot.
7. Unplug the Hot Knife from its electri-
cal outlet.
8. Once the Hot Knife has completely
cooled store the tool in a clean, dry,
and safe location out of reach of chil-
dren and other unauthorized persons.
6. The residual
heat on the Blade
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