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Setting the temperature (fi g. A)
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To increase the temperature setting, turn the
heat control knob (2) clockwise.
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To reduce the temperature setting, turn the
heat control knob anti-clockwise.
Switching on and off
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To switch the tool on, set the on/off switch (1)
to position I.
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To switch the tool off, set the on/off switch to
position O.
Using the tool
Your tool is fi tted with a thermostat for your safety.
Using the tool continuously for very long periods
or other severe duty cycles may cause the tool
to overheat and stop working. It is therefore
recommended that you allow the tool to cool down
at regular intervals during use.
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Allow the tool to heat up for a few seconds
before use.
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At fi rst use some smoke may emit from the
nozzle. This is normal and will soon decrease.
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Use a low temperature setting for drying paint
and varnish, removing stickers, shrinking
insulation tubes, and thawing frozen pipes.
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Use a medium temperature setting for welding
plastics, bending plastic pipes, and loosening
tight nuts and screws.
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Use a high temperature setting for removing
paints and lacquers, and soldering plumbing
joints.
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If you are unsure about using this tool
on a particular material, start with a low
temperature setting and perform a test on
scrap material.
Hands free use (fi g. B)
The tool has stand locations (4) to facilitate hands
free use.
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Place the tool with the nozzle up on a surface
where it cannot be tipped over.
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Secure the cable to prevent pulling the tool out
of the stand.
Warning! Always point the tool away from yourself
or other persons. Do not touch the nozzle. Take
care that no material drops into the nozzle.
Paint stripping
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Direct the hot air at the working area to heat up
the paint.
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Do not burn the paint. Keep the nozzle at least
25 mm from the surface.
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When the paint softens, remove the paint
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Warning! Use a glass protector nozzle when
stripping paint from metal or wood framed
windows.
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Cooling down
During use, the nozzle of the tool becomes
extremely hot. After switching off, leave the tool to
cool down for at least 30 minutes.
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Maintenance
Your Black & Decker appliance has been
designed to operate over a long period of time
with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper care
and regular cleaning of the appliance.
Warning! Switch off and unplug the appliance and
allow it to cool down before doing any maintenance
on the appliance.
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Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fi tted:
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using a scraper. Scrape the softened paint
immediately or it will harden again.
Scrape with the grain of the wood wherever
possible.
Do not allow paint and debris to collect on the
scraper.
When scraping from a vertical position, scrape
downwards to prevent the paint from falling
back into the nozzle.
When stripping paint from a surface next to
glass, take the necessary measures to protect
the glass from the heat.
Dispose of all paint debris safely and make
sure that the work area is thoroughly clean
after use.
Place the tool with the nozzle up on a surface
where it cannot be tipped over.
To speed up the cooling time, run the tool on
a low minimum temperature setting for a few
minutes before switching off.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your
appliance using a soft brush or dry cloth.
To clean the appliance, use only mild soap
and a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or
solvent-based cleaner. Never let any liquid get
inside the appliance and never immerse any
part of the appliance into liquid.
Safely dispose of the old plug.
Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the new plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
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