WORX WX045L 20V Cordless Full Size Hot Glue Gun Instruction Manual

WORX WX045L 20V Cordless Full Size Hot Glue Gun

PRODUCT SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .

The tool shall be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery. Use battery operated tool only with specifically designed battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper, clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns or a fire. Do not incinerate the tool even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR YOUR GLUE GUN

1. Do not leave the glue gun unattended when in use.
2. This product is designed for light domestic use only, it is not designed for industrial purposes and every care has been taken to make the glue gun safe, accidents can happen. By following the simple safety guide, you can avoid serious accidents.
3. Be aware that heat may be conducted to combustible materials that are out of sight.
4. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Store indoors. Read instruction manual before using.
5. Do not lay a hot glue gun on its side.
6. Place a piece of paper or cardboard underneath the product to catch hot glue drips and prevent damage to the underlying surface.
7. Do not touch the heated nozzle of the glue gun.
8. Use the glue gun in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing hot glue vapors.
9. Do not point the nozzle of the glue gun at another person.
10. Do not tilt the glue gun nozzle upwards or use the product to glue overhead items.
11. Always allow hot glue to cool and dry completely before handling the item to which it is applied.
12. Do not insert anything except glue sticks into this product, and insert only from the back of the glue gun.
13. Do not place your hands or fingers near the nozzle of the glue gun when inserting a new glue stick.
14. Never leave the glue gun unattended while it is in the on position.
15. Do not apply more hot glue than is needed for your application.
16. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
17. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a glue gun. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
18. Do not allow children to use the glue gun. It is not a toy

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK

1. a ) Do not dismantle, open or shred battery pack.
2. b ) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
3. c ) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store battery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be shortcircuited by other metal objects. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or fire.
4. d ) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
5. e) In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
6. f) Do not use any battery pack which is not designed for use with the equipment.
7. g) Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
8. h) Always purchase the battery pack recommended by the device manufacturer for the equipment.
9. i) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
10. j) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
11. k) Battery pack needs to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions.
12. l) Do not leave battery pack on prolonged charge when not in use.
13. m) After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the battery pack several times to obtain maximum performance.
14. n) Recharge only with the charger specified by Worx. Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
15. o) Retain the original product literature for future reference.
16. p) Use only the battery pack in the application for which it was intended.
17. q) Remove the battery pack from the equipment when not in use.
18. r) Dispose of properly.
19. s) Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device.
20. t) Keep the battery away from microwaves and high pressure.

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To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual

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Do not burn

****| Batteries may enter water cycle if disposed improperly, which can be hazardous for ecosystem. Do not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste.

COMPONENT LIST

1. GLUE STICK HOLE
2. NOZZLE
3. HEATING INDICATOR
4. ON/OFF SWITCH
5. SWITCH TRIGGER
6. BATTERY PACK RELEASE BUTTON *
7. BATTERY PACK *
8. GLUE STICK
9. GLUE STICK CHAMBER

Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type WX045L WX045L.X (045- designation of machinery, representative of glue gun)

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Rated voltage| 20 V      Max. ***
Glue Stick Diameter| 7/16‘’ (11 mm)
Nozzle Caliber| 1/8‘’ (3 mm)
Preheating Time| 3 mins
Temperature when heated| 392 °F (200 °C)
Machine weight (bare tool)| 0.79 lbs (0.36 kg)

X may be followed by one or two characters. All models are the same except model number and trademark.The suffix in models may be number from “1” to “999” or English letter “A” to “Z” or “M1” to” M9” which means different package or the various of accessories packed in the package. Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.

SUGGESTED BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE : Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.

INTENDED USE

The tool can be used for bonding wood, leather, plastics ,papers and other materials.

OPERATION

Press the ON/OFF switch for 3 seconds.

The heat indicator light will be red as it heats and will turn green when it is ready to use.

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See Fig. D

Press the switch trigger for gluing

NOTE: It is recommended to apply the glue on large surfaces or long work pieces in the form of points. On flexible materials, apply in lines.

WARNING: Do not allow the hot glue or the nozzle tip to come into contact with persons or animals.If hot

glue contacts with the skin, do not try to remove the glue from the skin,but put the affected area immediately under a stream of cold water for several minutes.

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See Fig. E

MAINTENANCE

Remove the battery before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls free of dust. Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots. This is normal and will not damage your power tool.Store the accessories in a dry place.

Warning: Do not use inflammable solvents for cleaning the surfaces to be glued. For excess hardened glue, it can be removed with a blunt object. Do not use solvent for cleaning

TROUBLESHOOTING

small.

Glue stick is not pushed

to the end.

| Insert a new glue stick. Use recommended glue sticks.

Push the glue stick to

the end when loading.

Glue stick falls out from the tool.| Glue stick diameter is too small.| Use recommended glue sticks.
There is glue leaking out without trigger pressed after use.| The temperature is still high in short time after use and will cause glue to melt.| It is normal and will stop leaking out when the glue gun cools down.
Trigger is blocked for glue escaping toward the rear.| Glue stick diameter too small.

Glue stick’s melting

temperature is too low.

| Use recommended glue sticks.
Glue does not flow evenly.| Glue stick’s melting temperature is too low. Glue is not heated long enough.

Trigger is not pressed

uniformly.

| Wait for heating.

Allow the glue gun time to heat up.

Press trigger slowly and

uniformly.

Adhesive surface only bonds on one side.| Adhesive already partially has cooled off before work-pieces have been bonded.| Bond work-pieces in a quicker way.

Set gluing points instead of applying glue over

surface.

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Adhesive bond doesn’t work after cooling.| Surface is greasy or too smooth.

Surface is dusty. Unsuitable material or

work-piece.

| Roughen adhesive surface slightly.

Clean the surface. Use specialized

adhesive.

Glued tiles in moist locations are not adhesive.| Moisture spreads under bonding parts.| Suggest to use specialized adhensive suitable for moist locations
Glued shoe soles are not adhesive.| Moisture causes leather to puff up and creeps under bonding location.| Use specialized adhesive.
Strands are pulled out when removing the glue gun from the work-piece.| Trigger is still pressed after operation.

Nozzle has not been wiped off.

| Discontinue pressing trigger before completing the operation.

Wipe off nozzle.

Work-piece melts.| Work-piece contains material that melts at a low temperature.| Use specialized adhesive.
Burns on fingers when applying adhesive.| Adhesive penetrates through paper/ fabric/ tissue| Do not hold work-piece in hand.

Apply adhesive with work-piece placed on heat-resistant silicone

pad or base.

Metal work-piece has heated up.| Do not hold work-piece in hand.

Apply adhesive with work-piece placed on heat-resistant silicone pad or base.

Clamp work-piece.

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References

• www.ca.gov | California State Portal
• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Lawn & Garden Equipment | Innovative Power Tools | WORX

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