Safety Regulations; Proper Use - EINHELL BT-HA 1500 Mode D'emploi

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Important!
When using equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating manual with due
care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, give them these
operating instructions as well.
We accept no liability for damage or accidents which
arise due to non-observance of these instructions
and the safety information.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found
in the enclosed booklet.
CAUTION!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations
and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.
Additional safety instructions:
Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is set to "0" (OFF)
before you insert the plug into the socket.
The nozzle reaches temperatures of up to
600°C. Fire hazard! Wear protective gloves
and eye wear. The nozzle should not be
touched during operation.
Allow the hot air pistol to completely cool before
putting away.
Never expose the unit to rain or moisture. Store
the unit in a dry place.
Do not leave the unit unattended. Keep out of
reach of children.
Never direct the air flow at people or animals.
Do not use the unit to dry clothing or hair. Do
not use the hot air blower as a hair dryer.
Do not use the unit near easily flammable or
explosive substances or gasses.
Never block the hot air flow by plugging or
covering the air flow exit.
Use only original accessory and replacement
parts from the manufacturer.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear slip-
resistant shoes and wear a hair net for long hair.
During operation maintain a secure footing.
Never use the unit in wet surroundings or in
areas with high humidity (bathroom, sauna, etc.).
Check your work area for easily flammable
substances and materials before using the hot
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air pistol.
Never carry the hot air pistol by the power supply
cord.
Only use extension cords with a minimum cross-
section area of 1,5 mm 2 .
Repairs (for example power supply cord
replacement) should be performed only by a
qualified electrician.
Do not use chemical paint removers or solvents
at the same time as the hot air pistol.
Clean the nozzle when soiled.
Be sure that the openings for air entry and exit
are always clean and free of dirt.
Hazardous or poisonous gasses can be freed
when removing paint. Be sure to provide
adequate ventilation while working indoors.
Never point the hot air directly at windows or
other glass surfaces.
This equipment is not designed to be used by
people (including children) with limited physical,
sensory or mental capacities or those with no
experience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person who is responsible for
their safety or they have received instructions
from such a person in how to use the equipment
safely. Children must always be supervised in
order to ensure that they do not play with the
equipment.
2. Layout and items supplied (Fig. 1/2)
1. Nozzle
2. 3-setting ON/OFF switch
3. suspension shackle
4. Heat nozzle
5. Wide nozzle
6. Reducer nozzle
7. Reflector nozzle

3. Proper use

The hot air blower is designed for heating shrink-fit
hoses, for removing paint and for welding and
shaping plastics.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries
of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been
designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial