RIDGID R860435 18 Volt Heat Gun Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: RIDGID

Table of Contents

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
HEAT GUN SAFETY WARNINGS
Product Overview
SYMBOLS
FEATURES
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
Three-Year Limited Warranty
Customer Service Information
References
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RIDGID R860435 18 Volt Heat Gun Owner’s Manual

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool

Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
Note: This warning is not applicable for batteries that cannot be disconnected from the appliance in normal use.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack
Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and 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 burns or a fire
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion. The temperature of 130°C can be replaced by the temperature of 265°F.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 988000-302.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and 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.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

SERVICE

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service provider.

HEAT GUN SAFETY WARNINGS

When using heat guns, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

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The nozzle of the heat gun becomes very hot during operation and should not be touched until the tool has cooled. Always hold the tool by the insulated gripping surface to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Heat guns produce very high temperatures and must be used with caution to prevent combustible material from igniting. Keep tool in constant motion; do not stop or dwell in one spot. Following this rule will reduce the risk of fire or serious personal injury.
Excessive heat can generate fumes which may be dangerous when inhaled. Wear a dust respirator mask or dual filter respirator mask when using the heat gun. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher close at hand for emergency use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of fire or serious injury.
Do not leave the heat gun unattended while running or cooling down. Always set tool on a flat, level surface so nozzle tip is directed upwards, away from supporting surface, while running or cooling down. Following this rule will reduce the risk of fire or serious injury.
Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Before using, check all parts for proper function and damage to component parts.
Do not use this heat gun to heat, mold or bend plastic sheets, moulding or tubing

WARNING

This heat gun generates extremely high temperatures. Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards and other panels may contain flammable materials that could be ignited by the heat gun when working in these locations. The ignition of these materials may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and injury to persons. When working in these locations, keep the heat gun moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite the panel or the material behind it.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

WARNING

Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead. Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to check the lead content of the paint to be removed. LEADBASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.

WARNING

Do not direct hot tip or nozzle toward clothing, hands, or other body parts. Intense heat from tip or nozzle can cause serious burns or cause clothing to ignite

Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:

Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well ventilated. Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air from inside to outside.
Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.
Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all clean up is complete.
Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable filters are readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving, as excessive heat will generate fumes, which can be inhaled by the operator.
Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms and face and rinse mouth before eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and any other surface where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium phosphate (TSP) to wash and mop areas.
At the end of each work session put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties and dispose of properly.
Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.

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Product Overview

A – Concentrator nozzle
B – Deflector nozzle
C – Heat gun nozzle
D – Nose cone
E – Switch trigger
F – Lock-on button
G – LED light
H – Trigger lock out

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL| SIGNAL| MEANING
| DANGER:| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
| WARNING:| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
| CAUTION:| Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
/| NOTICE:| (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Temperature: 900 ˚F
Power Source: 18 V Battery Pack

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Soften paint, caulking and putty for easier removal
Soften adhesives to help remove stickers, floor tiles, wallpaper, etc.
Shrink tubing for electrical work
Shrink plastic film for wrapping or weatherproofing
Loosen rusted nuts, bolts, and fittings

THERMAL PROTECTION

The heat gun is equipped with thermal protection that activates when tool is overheated. The fan will continue to operate and the heating coil will automatically activate after the coil has cooled down

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK

A – Depress latches to release battery pack
B – Battery pack
C – Latch(es)

Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the product before beginning operation.
Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manuals for your battery pack and charger

INSTALLING ATTACHMENTS

A – Attachment nozzle
B – Heat gun nozzle

A – Concentrator nozzle
B – Deflector nozzle
Attachments are included with the heat gun to expand its capabilities. Attachments are installed simply by placing them on the end of the heat gun’s nozzle.

NOTE: Install or remove attachments only when both the heat gun nozzle and the attachment nozzle are cool. Deflector nozzle: The deflector nozzle is useful for applying heat to shrinkable tubing and thawing pipes. Concentrator nozzle: The concentrator nozzle intensifies the application of heat in a specific area. Uses for this nozzle include bending acrylic plastic sheets and directing heat into corners.

TRIGGER LOCK OUT

A – Lock-on button
B – Switch trigger
C – Trigger lock out
The trigger lock out reduces the possibility of accidental starting. It is located in the handle above the switch trigger. The trigger lock out must be pushed up before you pull the switch trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released.

TURNING THE HEAT GUN ON/OFF

To turn the heat gun on: Depress the trigger lock out and press the switch trigger.
To turn the heat gun off: Release the switch trigger.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

The heat gun has a lock-on button, located above handle with the switch trigger. The button is convenient when operating for extended periods of time. To lock on, depress the trigger lock out and switch trigger. Then push in the lock-on button, release the trigger. To release the lock-on, depress the trigger to release.

NOTE: You can depress the lock-on button from either the left or right side to release.

LED LIGHT

A- LED light

The LED light, located on the front of the tool base, illuminates when the switch trigger is depressed. If the tool is not in use, the time-out feature will cause the light to start fading and then shut off. The LED light illuminates only when there is a charged battery pack in the tool.

OPERATING THE HEAT GUN

WARNING

Do not direct hot tip or nozzle toward clothing, hands, or other body parts. Intense heat from tip or nozzle can cause serious burns or cause clothing to ignite

Install the battery pack.
Hold heat gun with one hand.
Push up on the trigger lock out and depress the switch trigger to turn on the heat gun.

WARNING

Do not place second hand on top of tool or near nozzle at any time. Holding the tool on or near the nozzle can cause serious personal injury.

Move the heat gun until the nozzle is close to the area being heated.

NOTE: Experiment with scrap materials to determine the proper amount of heat, distance and time for your project.

WARNING

During heating, move the tool back-and-forth. Avoid lingering or pausing in one spot as this could overheat or potentially ignite the material being heated.

Allow the heat gun and the heated surface to cool thoroughly, then remove the battery pack.

HANDS-FREE OPERATION

A – Support Stand

The heat gun has a flat bottom surface that acts as a support stand to allow hands-free operation and cooling. Rest the tool on a flat surface.

NOTICE

Do not leave heat gun unattended while it is running or cooling down. Always set on a flat, level surface with nozzle tip directed upwards, away from supporting surface.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the unit, stop the heat gun, wait for the heat gun to cool, and remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

CLEANING THE HEAT GUN

The heat gun should be kept clean, dry, and free of oil or grease. Only a mild soap and damp cloth should be used to clean the heat gun. Do not allow liquid to enter the tool. The high temperatures of the heat gun will cause the nozzle to turn dark over time. This is normal and will not affect its performance or life. Ventilation openings must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. The most effective method of cleaning the vents is with compressed air. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through the openings.

STORAGE
Always allow the heat gun to cool to room temperature before storing. Store the heat gun out of reach of children and untrained individuals.

WARNING:
The nozzle of the heat gun will stay hot for several minutes after use. Always allow heat gun to cool before storage. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury or property damage.

Three-Year Limited Warranty

This product has a 90-day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy, as well as a Three- Year Limited Warranty.
For Warranty and Policy details, please go to powertools.ridgid.com or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.

Customer Service Information

For parts or service, do not return this product to the store. Contact your nearest RIDGID® authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at powertools.ridgid.com.

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*Model number on product may have additional letters at the end. These letters designate manufacturing information and should be provided when calling for service.