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150 WATT HEAVY-DUTY HOT KNIFE OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item# 45984...
Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WORK AREA • Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause accidents. • Do not use your tool where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust.
C. Check the nameplate rating of your tool. Use of improper size or gauge of extension cord may cause unsafe or inefficient operation of your tool. Be sure your extension cord is rated to allow sufficient current flow to the motor. For the proper wire gauge for your tool, see chart. CHART FOR MINIMUM WIRE SIZE OF EXTENSION CORD: Nameplate AMPS CORD LENGTH...
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HOT KNIFE USE AND CARE Do not modify the Hot Knife in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function • and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the Hot Knife was designed. Always check of damaged or worn out parts before using the Hot Knife.
OPERATION Product Features: When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call the distributor at 1-800-222-5381 as soon as possible. Operating Instructions: Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
• 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 possible damage. The Power Cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working. •...
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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. • BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the Hot Knife. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
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Part Name Part Name Scale Bracket Self Tapping Screw (ST3 x 14) Blade Housing (B) Clamping Screw (M4 x 8) Sheath Blade Bracket Electric Wire Nut with Cover (M4) Rubber Grip Nut (M4) On/Off Switch Insulating Patch Housing (A) Heating Assembly Power Switch Temperature Selector Knob Rating Label...
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