metabo HG 18 LTX 500 Hot Air Blower Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- metabo
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metabo HG 18 LTX 500 Hot Air Blower
Original instructions
Declaration of Conformity
HG 18 LTX 500 (Serial Number: 10502..):
We hereby declare at our sole responsibility that
this product conforms to the standards and
normative documents mentioned:
EN 60335-1: 2012+A11:2014
EN 60335-2-45: 2002+A1:2008+A2:2012
EN 50581: 2012
2014/30/EU
2006/42/EG
2011/65/EU
Vice President Product Engineering & Quality
Responsible Person for Documentation
Metabowerke GmbH, 72622 Nürtingen, Germany
Specified Use
The hot air gun is suitable for the following tasks:
Removal of old paint coats, drying of freshly applied paint, thawing of frozen
water lines, heating of plastics prior to forming, soldering (e.g. of copper
lines), gluing and jointing with hot-melt-type adhesives, welding of plastics.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by improper use.
Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety
information must be observed.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING – Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of
injury.
WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference.
Before using the power tool, carefully read through and familiarise yourself
with all the enclosed safety information and the Operating Instructions. Keep
all enclosed documentation for future reference, and pass on your power tool
only together with this documentation.
Special Safety Instructions
For your own protection and for the protection of your power tool, pay
attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol!
Never look inside the outlet tube!
Never use the hot air gun for drying your hair!
Always wear goggles and workgloves!
Pay attention when using the hotair fan near flammable materials.
The device must not be used if explosive gases are present.
This device can be used by children from 8 years of age and, in addition, by
persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental ability or lack of
experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have received induction
training on the use of the device and understand the associated risks.
Children may not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance may not
be performed by children unless supervised.
Risk of burns: Never touch the hot outlet tube.
Never use power tools when damp, or in a damp or wet environment.
Take special care when using tools near combustible materials. Never direct at
the same point for long periods.
Heat can be directed to concealed combustible materials.
Never direct the hot air gun at highly flammable materials! Fires can be
caused if the hot air gun is not used with great care.
Never leave the tool unattended when it is running.
After long periods of use at maximum temperature, the temperature should be
lowered before the tool is switched off. This lengthens the service life of
the heater.
Place the tool on the bases provided following use and wait until it has
cooled down before placing in storage!
Store your tools in a safe place.
Unused tools should be stored in a dry, locked room inaccessible to children.
Always take care where there are toxic gases and a risk of explosion.
Toxic can be created when working on plastics, paints and similar materials.
Risk of fire and combustion!
Only use the hot air gun in wellventilated rooms!
Never inhale the vapours created!
For your own safety, only use accessories and auxiliary devices specified in
the Operating
Instructions or recommended or specified by the tool manufacturer.
The use tools or accessories other than those recommended in the Operating
Instructions or in the catalogue can result in a risk of injury.
Remove the battery pack from the machine before making any adjustments,
changing tools, maintaining or cleaning.
Make sure that the tool is switched off before fitting the battery pack.
Hold the machine when removing and inserting the battery pack so that the
on/off switch cannot be unintentionally pressed.
If the machine is defective, remove the battery pack from the machine.
Protect battery packs from water and moisture!
Doo f inreo!t expose battery packs
Do not use faulty or deformed
battery packs!
Do not open battery packs!
Do not touch or short circuit battery pack contacts!
A slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery
packs!
If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse
immediately with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into
contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical attention
immediately!
Transport of li-ion battery packs:
The shipping of li-ion battery pack is subject to laws related to the carriage
of hazardous goods (UN 3480 and UN 3481). Inform yourself of the currently
valid specifications when shipping li-ion battery packs. If necessary, consult
your freight forwarder.
Certified packaging is available from Metabo.
Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact and no fluid is leaking.
Remove the battery packfrom the machine for sending.
Prevent the contacts from shortcircuiting(e.g. by protecting themwith adhesive
tape).
Overview
- Stainless steel blow-out pipe
- Detachable protective tube (bayonet closure; for areas that are difficult to access)
- Transport eyelet (Use only to transport the machine)
- Air inlet
- Trigger
- Switch-on lock: To lock the trigger (5) to prevent the tool from switching on inadvertently.
- LED work light and signal indicator
- Capacity and signal indicator
- Capacity indicator button
- Buttons for setting the temperature
- Battery pack release button
- Battery pack
Commissioning
Battery pack
Charge the battery pack (12) before use.
If performance diminishes, recharge the battery pack.
Instructions on charging the battery pack can be found in the operating
instructions of the Metabo charger.
Li-Ion battery packs “Li-Power, LiHD” have a capacity and signal indicator
(8):
- Press the button (9), the LEDs indicate the charge level.
- If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat and must be recharged.
Removing and inserting the battery pack
Removal: Press the battery pack release (11) button and pull the battery pack
(12) forwards.
Inserting: Slide in the battery pack (12) until it engages.
Use
The distance to the object being processed depends on the material and
intended processing type. Always first carry out an inspection of air volume
and temperature! The attachable nozzles (see chapter 11.) available as
accessories can be used for precise hot air control to a specific point or a
surface.
Take care when changing hot nozzles! Danger of burns.
The sliding switch (5) can be used to switch the tool on and off and with the
button (10) you can select between 2 temperature stages. LED lights up.
- Stage 1: 300 °C, 200 l/min
- Stage 2: 500 °C, 160 l/min
Transport
Remove the battery pack from the device to transport the device.
Maintenance
The air inlet (4) must be free of foreign bodies.
Clean the air inlet (4) if necessary.
Troubleshooting
LED flashes if the battery pack performance is too low (battery pack not
suited or not charged)
The thermal fuse switches the tool off completely in the event of overloading.
See Section 12.
Accessories
Use only original Metabo or CAS (Cordless Alliance System) battery packs and
accessories.
Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements and specifications listed in
these operating instructions.
A .Battery packs with different capacities. Buy battery packs only with
voltage suitable for your power tool.
-
Order no.: 625367000 4.0 Ah (LiHD)
-
Order no.: 625368000 5.5 Ah (LiHD)
-
Order no.: 625369000 8.0 Ah (LiHD)
etc.
Recommended capacity 4.0 Ah and greater. -
Order no.: 625578000 3,0 Ah (Li-Power)
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Order no.: 625596000 2,0 Ah (Li-Power)
-
Order no.: 625589000 1,5 Ah (Li-Power)
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Order no.: 625418000 1,5 Ah (Li-Power)
-
Order no.: 625582000 1,3 Ah (Li-Power)
B. Chargers: ASC 55, ASC 145, etc.
If you need any accessories, check with your dealer.
For the dealer to select the correct accessory, he needs to know the exact
model designation of your power tool.
For the complete range of accessories, see
www.metabo.com or the main catalog.
Repairs
Repairs to electrical tools must ONLY be carried out by qualified
electricians!
Contact your local Metabo representative if you have Metabo power tools
requiring repairs. For addresses see www.metabo.com.
You can download a list of spare parts from
www.metabo.com.
Environmental Protection
Observe national regulations on environmentally compatible disposal and on the
recycling of disused machines, packaging and accessories.
Only for EU countries: never dispose of power tools in your household waste!
According to European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste from Electric and
Electronic Equipment and implementation in national law, used power tools must
be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Technical Specifications
HG 18 LTX 500
Air temperature: Stage 1:………………….300 °C
Stage 2:………………….500 °C
Air volume: Stage 1:……………… 200 l/min
Stage 2:……………… 160 l/min
Thermal protection: Thermal fuse
- Weight 686 g (24.2 oz)
- Sound pressure level:< 70 dB (A)
- Vibration: < 2.5 m/s2
Changes due to technological progress reserved.
Values measured as per EN 62841.
Permitted ambient temperature during operation: -20 °C (-4°F) to 50 °C (120°F)
(limited performance with temperatures below 0 °C (32°F)). Permitted ambient
temperature for storage: 0 °C (32°F) to 30 °C (86°F).
Direct current
The technical specifications quoted are subject to tolerances (in compliance
with relevant valid standards).
Metabowerke GmbH
Metabo-Allee 1
72622 Nuertingen
Germany
www.metabo.com