Black & Decker GG5005, 496011-00 User Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker Glue Gun has been designed for leisure
and DIY activities in the home to join materials together
including paper, card and material.

This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic

safety precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, perso nal injury
and material damage.

X Read all of this manual carefully before using the

appliance.

X The intended use is described in this manual. The use of

any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may pre sent a risk
of personal injury.

X Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

X Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas

invite accidents.

X Do not expose the appliance to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering the appliance will increase the risk of
electric shock.

X Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

sense when operating the appliance. 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.

X Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug

from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.

X If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect

the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not
touch the power supply cord before disco nnecting from the
power supply.

X Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not

in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.

Safety of others

X Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the appliance.

X Do not allow children or animals to come near the work

area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close
supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near
children.

After use

X Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before

leaving the appliance unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

X When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry

place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.

Inspection and repairs

X Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective

parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switche s and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.

X Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective.

X Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced

by an authorised repair agent.

X Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of

damage, ageing and wear.

X Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains

plug is damaged or defective.

X If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or

defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent
in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord
and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

X Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specified in this manual.

Specific safety instructions for glue guns
Warning! This appliance must be placed on the stand when not

in use.
DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATED nozzle of the Glue Gun.

The operating temperature of this appliance is
approximately 199°C.

Keep hands away from the heated attachment and
work area. Heat may be conducted through the work piece.

Use clamps or pliers to hold the work piece.

The heating element will begin to heat up as soon as
the appliance is plugged in. To avoid injury or damage to

property always assume that the appliance is hot and return
it to the stand.

Protect the work surface and materials from heat
damage. Heat may be conducted through the work piece.

Use a heat resistant material to protect the work surface.

Glue sticks are not intended for ingestion and should
not come in contact with food, etc. If swallowed, seek

medical attention. Keep out of the reach of children.

Before cleaning, adjustment or changing the attachments.
Unplug the appliance and allow the attachment to cool.

Never attempt to force cool the appliance after use by
immersing any part of it in water or any other liquid.

Allow the appliance to air cool only.

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Keep the appliance away from all flammable material.

Be aware that this product may ignite material. Where this
is a concern, test a piece of scrap material.

Never leave the appliance plugged in and unattended.

After use, unplug the appliance, allow the attachment to
cool and store in a safe place out of the reach of children.

Fumes resulting from heating materials for craft
activities may be hazardous. Always work in a well

ventilated area. Seek advice on the materials being used.

Never attempt to insert any material other than
recommended glue sticks, sealer, or caulk sticks in
the glue gun. For example: Do not attempt to melt crayons

or candles.

DO NOT use hot melt glue to take the place of
structural fasteners.

The glue sticks used with this glue gun will begin to
soften at about 60°C. Don't use the glue on objects or

materials that are subjected to heat.
Avoid accidental glue discharge. Forcing glue sticks into

an unheated appliance may damage the appliance or cause
hot glue to be unexpectedly expelled from nozzle when the
operating temperature is achieved. Glue may discharge from
a heated appliance without pressure applied to the trigger
(1). Return the appliance to the stand and use a heat
resistant material to protect the work surface.

This appliance is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of
children.

Safety symbols marked on appliance

Hot surface do not touch.

Appliance only to be used with the stand
supplied.

Electrical safety

This appliance is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.

This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision. Children must be supervised to
ensure they do not play with the appliance.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

1. Trigger

2. Handle

3. Stand

4. Wire stand

5. Ready for use indicator

Assembly
Warning! Before cleaning, adjustment or changing the

attachments. Unplug the appliance and allow the attachment to
cool.

Power connection (fig. A & B)

The appliance can be used either in cordless or corded mode.

In cordless mode the power supply is taken from the stand
(3) to heat the element. This is suitable for small tasks where
a small amount of glue is required.

The heating element will start to cool as soon as the
appliance is removed from the stand (3). When the ready for
use indicator (5) changes to grey, or when the glue is no
longer flowing freely, return the appliance to the stand (3).

In corded mode the connector (6) can be removed from the
stand (3) and inserted directly into the appliance. This is
suitable for heavy duty tasks.

Changing from cordless to corded operating mode

(fig. C & D)

X Remove the plug from the socket.
X Push down on the two tabs in front of the connector (6) as

shown.

X Rotate the connector (6) toward the inside of the stand (3)

and lift the receptacle and cord out of the holder.

X Rotate the wire stand (4) forward (fig. D).
X Insert the connector (6) into the handle (2) of the appliance

(cord facing the back of the unit).

Changing from corded to cordless operating mode

X Remove the plug from the power supply socket.
X Remove the connector (6) from the handle (2) of the

appliance.

X With the cable facing the rear of the stand (3) and the

connections upwards insert the front of the connector (6)
into the stand (3) location.

X Push the rear of the connector (6) down to lock it in position.

Fitting and removal of a glue tip attachment (fig. E)

There are three different attachments:

X Standard (7)
X Extended angle (8)
X Wide (9)
X A wrench is included to change the attachment; it is stored

in the stand (3).

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