Probuilder 43501 Hot Air Gun Instruction Manual

**Probuilder 43501 Hot Air Gun Instruction Manual

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Read the instructions before use!

Always use ear protection!

Always use eye protection!

Always use a dust mask!

Use protective gloves!

This product is double insulated and comes under protection classII.

Warning!

Introduction

To get the most out of your new heat gun, please read through these instructions and the attached safety instructions before use. Please also save the instructions in case you need to refer to them at a later date.

Technical data

Voltage/frequency: 230 V~ 50 Hz
Power rating: 2,000 W
Temperature settings: 350/600 °C
Air volume: 480 litres/min.
Includes 4 nozzles and 1 triangular scraper

Main components

1. Nozzle
2. Insulation
3. Air intake
4. On/off button
5. Handle

Accessories

1. Pointed nozzle – concentrates the heat and provides spot heating. Ideal for paint stripping in hard to reach places.
2. Flat nozzle – distributes the heat to the workpiece. Ideal for treating larger areas.
3. Retiector nozzle – distributes heat around the workpiece. Ideal for heat-shrinking or bending plastic pipes.
4. Distributor nozzle – distributes heat evenly around the workpiece. Ideal for thawing water pipes.
5. Triangular scraper for use with all nozzles. Ideal for scraping off paint in convex or concave spaces.

Special safety instructions

• Read all the safety information and instructions. Failure to observe the safety information and follow instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
• This heat gun is not intended for use by children or persons with physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack 0 of experience or knowledge. This heat gun can be used by children aged 8 or older and by persons who have physical, sensory or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if a person responsible for their safety supervises them or has instructed them in the safe operation of the heat gun and they understand the associated dangers. Otherwise there is a risk of operating errors and injury.
• Supervise children during use, cleaning and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the heat gun.
• Handle the heat gun with care. The heat gun produces intense heat which increases the risk of fire and explosion.
• Take particular care when working in the vicinity of fiammable materials. The hot airfiow or hot nozzle may ignite dust or gases.
• Do not work with the heat gun in potentially explosive areas.
• Do not aim the hot airfiow at the same area for prolonged periods. Working with plastic, paint, varnish or similar materials may produce easily fiammable gases.
• Please be aware that heat is directed to covered fiammable materials, which may ignite.
• Safely place the heat gun on the storage surfaces after use and let it cool completely before packing it away. The hot nozzle can cause damage.
• Do not let children use the heat gun unsupervised when it is switched on.
• Store idle heat guns out of the reach of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with the heat gun or these instructions to operate the tool. Heat guns can be dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Do not expose the heat gun to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a heat gun increases the risk of electric shock.
• Do not misuse the cable, for example by using it to carry, hang up or unplug the heat gun. Keep the cable away from heat and oil. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• Always wear safety goggles. Safety goggles reduce the risk of injury.
• Pull the plug out of the socket before adjusting the tool settings, changing accessories, or storing the heat gun. This safety measure prevents the heat gun from being started accidentally.
• Always check the heat gun, cable and plug before use. Stop using the heat gun if you discover any damage. Do not open the heat gun yourself, and have it repaired only by a qualified specialist using only original replacement parts. Damaged heat guns, cables and plugs increase the risk of electric shock.
• Keep your work area well-ventilated. The gas and steam produced during work are often harmful to one’s health.
• Wear protective gloves and do not touch the nozzle while it is hot. There is a risk of burns.
• Do not direct the airfiow at persons or animals.
• Do not use the heat gun as a hair dryer. The outgoing airfiow is considerably hotter than that of a hair dryer.
• Do not allow foreign objects to enter the heat gun.
• The distance between the nozzle and the workpiece depends on the material you are working on (metal, plastic, etc.) and the intended working method. Always test the amount of air and temperature first.
• If operating the heat gun in a damp environment is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD). Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
• Never use the heat gun if the cable is damaged. Do not touch the damaged cable and pull out the mains plug if the cable is damaged while working. Damaged cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
• 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.

Use

A small amount of smoke can be emitted when used for the first time. This is normal and does not mean there is a defect. Place the required nozzle (6-9) on the tip. Switch on by pushing the on/off button (4) to the desired position. On position 1, the heat gun heats at 350 °C. On position 2, the heat gun heats at 600 °C. Point the tip or nozzle at the workpiece. Examples of use are described below. Avoid keeping the gun on the same spot for too long, as extended exposure to heat (especially when using the highest heat setting) can damage or ignite the workpiece. Switch off by pushing the on/off button to position 0. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before putting it away

Removing paint and lacquer, and softening glue
Use the pointed nozzle (6) or the fiat nozzle (7).
Soften paint/lacquer using hot air and remove it with a scraper or the triangular scraper (10) provided.

Over-exposing paint or lacquer to hot air can burn it, making it difficult to remove. Use a clean, sharp scraper.
When removing paint from glass surfaces, use the heat gun with caution to avoid cracking the glass!
Heat stickers and other forms of glue up to soften them, before peeling or scraping off.

Shaping plastic pipes
Use the re�ector nozzle (8).
Fill the pipe with sand and seal both ends. This will prevent it breaking.
Apply heat evenly by moving the gun from side to side. Bend the pipe as required when softened.

Shrinking
Use the refiector nozzle (8).
Ensure diameter of shrink collar is large enough for the item it is to be applied to.
Heat gently using the gun.

Thawing water pipes
Use the distributor nozzle (9).
NB! It is easy to confuse water pipes with gas pipes. Never under any circumstances heat gas pipes!
Always apply heat to the frozen spot from the outside and work inwards.
Ensure the gun does not ignite any materials around the pipe and remember that metal pipes conduct heat.
Plastic pipes and sleeves must be heated with particular care to avoid damage.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean the heat gun with a slightly damp cloth after use and always keep its surfaces and vent holes (3) clean.

Never use corrosive or abrasive detergents, as they may affect plastic parts.

Remove any debris from the tip using steel wool and apply a thin layer of acid-free oil after use to it once it has cooled completely

Service centre

Note: Please quote the product model number in connection with all inquiries.
The model number is shown on the front of this manual and on the product rating plate.

For:

• Complaints
• Replacements parts
• Returns
• Guarantee issues
• www.schou.com

Environmental information

Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and harmful to human health and the environment if waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not disposed of correctly. Products marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin are electrical and electronic equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted household waste, but must be collected separately.

Manufactured in P.R.C.

Manufacturer:
Schou Company A/S
Nordager 31
DK-6000 Kolding

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