BOSCH GHG600CE 2000W Professional Heat Gun Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

Product Descriptions
Safety Notes
Functional Description
Operation
Maintenance and Service
Documents / Resources

BOSCH GHG600CE 2000W Professional Heat Gun Instruction Manual

Product Descriptions

Safety Notes

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Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Do not allow children to use the hot air gun without supervision. Children can injur themselves.
Children or persons with mental or physical limitations may only use the hot air gun under supervision or after having been instructed. A thorough introduction reduces operating errors and injuries.
Be careful when working with the power tool. The power tool produces intense heat which can lead to increased danger of fire and explosion.
Exercise special care when working close to inflammable materials. The hot air jet or the hot nozzle can ignite dust or gases.
Do not operate or work with the power tool in areas where there is danger of explosion.
Never direct the hot air jet at the same position for longer periods. Easily inflammable gases can develop e.g., when working plastic, paint, varnish or similar materials.
Be aware that heat can be conducted to hidden covered materials and can ignite them.
After using, place the power tool down in a secure manner and allow it to cool down completely before packing it away. The hot nozzle can cause damage.
Do not leave the switched-on power tool unattended.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Do not expose the power tool to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Always wear safety goggles. Safety goggles will reduce the risk of injuries.
Disconnect the plug from the socket outlet before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or placing the power tool aside. This safety measure prevents unintentional starting of the power tool.
Check the power tool, cord and plug each time before use. Do not use the power tool if damage is determined. Do not open the power tool yourself and have it serviced only by a qualified repair person using only original spare parts. Damaged power tools, cords and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
Provide for good ventilation of your working place. Gas and vapour developing during working are often harmful to one’s health.
Wear safety gloves and do not touch the hot nozzle. Danger of burning.
Never direct the hot air jet against persons or animals.
Do not use the power tool as a hairdryer. The hot air being blown out is significantly hotter than that from a hairdryer.
When operating the power tool in damp environments is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD). The use of a residual current device (RCD) reduces the risk of an electric shock.
Never use the machine with a damaged cable. Do not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains plug when the cable is damaged while working. Damaged cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Functional Description

While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics page for the machine and leave it open.

Intended Use
The power tool is intended for the forming and welding of plastic, removal of paint and the warming of heat-shrinkable tubing. It is also suitable for soldering and tinning, loosening of adhesive joints and the defrosting of water lines.

Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

Nozzle
Heat protection collar
Thumbwheel for temperature control
On/Off switch with air-volume regulator
Standing surface
Wide jet nozzle*
Glass protection nozzle*
Reflector nozzle*
Welding rod*
Welding shoe*
Reduction nozzle*
Heat-shrinkable sleeve*
Angle nozzle*

Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Hot Air Gun		GHG 600 CE Professional
Article number		0 601 942 1..
Rated power input	W	2000
Air flow	l/min	350/550
Temperature at the nozzle outlet (ap- prox.)

°C

| 100– 600
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure01/2003| kg| 0.6
Protection class| | /II

The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For different voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.

Please observe the article number on the type plate of your machine. The trade names of the individual machines may vary.

Noise Information

Measured sound values determined according to EN 60745.
Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of the product is lower than 70 dB(A).

Operation

Starting Operation

Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must agree with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

Switching On and Off

To switch on the power tool, press the On/Off switch 4 to position I or II.

To switch off the power tool, press the On/Off switch 4 to the 0 position.

Selecting the Air-volume Level

With the On/Off switch 4 it is possible to select between two air-volume levels:

Hot-air level I: 350 l/min
Hot-air level II: 550 l/min

A reduced air-volume level may be required in certain cases, e.g., to avoid overheating the workpiece surroundings or to avoid displacing the workpiece if the air jet is too strong.
A higher air-volume level heats up the workpiece more quickly and the hot-air gun can be held at a greater distance from the workpiece.

Setting the Temperature
Infinitely variable temperature control of the air jet is possible with the thumbwheel 3.
The marked thumbwheel positions correspond with the following temperature ranges:

Thumbwheel Position	Temperature in °C
1	100–120
2	210–250
3	300–340
4	420–450
5	500–550
6	570–600

Working Advice

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.

Note: Do not apply the nozzle 1 too close to the workpiece being worked. The hot air build-up can lead to overheating of the power tool.

Removing the Heat Protection
The heat protection collar 2 can be removed when working at particularly hard- to-reach locations.

Be careful of the hot nozzle! Increased danger of burning exists when working without the heat protection collar.

To remove or mount the heat protection collar 2, switch the power tool off and allow it to cool down.

Turn the heat protection collar 2 in anticlockwise direction to remove and in clockwise direction to mount again

Placing Down the Power Tool
To cool down the power tool or have both hands free, place it down on the standing surface 5.

Be especially careful when working with the placed down power tool! There is danger of burning oneself on the hot nozzle or on the hot air jet

Work Examples
The illustrations of the work examples can be found on the fold-out pages.

The temperature settings in the work examples are reference values that can vary, depending on the material characteristics. The distance between the nozzle and the workpiece depends on the material to be worked.

The optimal temperature for the respective application can be determined by practical testing. Always start with a low temperature setting.

All application examples can be performed without accessories except for “Removing Varnish/Paint from Windows”. However, the use of recommended accessories simplifies the work and significantly improves the quality of the result.

Be careful when changing the nozzle! Do not touch the hot nozzle. Allow the power tool to cool down and wear protective gloves while changing the nozzle. Danger of burning oneself on the hot nozzle.

Removing Varnish/Softening Adhesives (see figure A)

Mount the wide jet nozzle 6 (accessory). Briefly soften the varnish applying hot air and remove it using a sharp, clean scraper or putty knife. Applying heat too long will burn the varnish, making it more difficult to remove. Many adhesives (e.g. of stickers) become soft when heated. Heated adhesives allow for bonds to be separated or excessive adhesive to be removed.

Removing Varnish/Paint from Windows (see figure B)

Use of the glass protection nozzle 7 (accessory) is essential. Danger of glass breaking.

On profiled surfaces, varnish can be removed using an appropriately fitting spatula and brushed off with a soft wire brush.

Shaping Plastic Tubing (see figure C)

Mount the reflector nozzle 8 (accessory). To avoid kinking of the tubing, fill the tubing with sand and plug both ends. Heat the tubing evenly by by applying the heat from side to side.

Welding Plastics (see figure D)

Mount the reduction nozzle 11 and the welding shoe 10 (both accessories). The workpieces to be welded and the welding rod 9 (accessory) must be of the same material (e.g. both of PVC). The seam must be clean and grease-free.

Carefully heat up the seam location until it becomes doughy. Please note that the temperature difference between the doughy and liquid state of plastic is low.

Feed in the welding rod 9 and allow it to run into the gap so that a uniform bead is produced.

Shrinking (see figure E)

Mount the reduction nozzle 11 (accessory). Select the diameter of the heat- shrinkable sleeve 12 (accessory) according to the workpiece (e.g. a cable lug). Heat the heat-shrinkable sleeve evenly

Defrosting Water Pipes (see figure F)

Before heating pipes, check to make sure that it is actually a water pipe. Water lines often do not differ in appearance from gas lines. Gas lines are not to be heated under any circumstances.

Place on the angle nozzle 13 (accessory). Heat the frozen zone always from the outside to the middle.

Heat up plastic pipes as well as connections between pipe pieces especially careful to prevent damage.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.
For safe and proper working, always keep the machine and ventilation slots clean.

If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the machine.

After-sales Service and Customer Assistance
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under:
www.bosch-pt.com

Our customer service representatives can answer your questions concerning possible applications and adjustment of products and accessories.

Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109
Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: +353 (01) 4 66 67 00
Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044
Fax: +61 (01300) 307 045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353
Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555
www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa

Customer service
Hotline: +27 (011) 6 51 96 00

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: +27 (011) 4 93 93 75
Fax: +27 (011) 4 93 01 26
E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za

KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: +27 (031) 7 01 21 20
Fax: +27 (031) 7 01 24 46
E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com

Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: +27 (021) 5 51 25 77
Fax: +27 (021) 5 51 32 23
E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za

Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: +27 (011) 6 51 96 00
Fax: +27 (011) 6 51 98 80
E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com

Disposal
The machine, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental- friendly recycling. Do not dispose of power tools into household waste!

Only for EC countries:

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According to the European Guideline 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.

Subject to change without notice.

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Documents / Resources

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