Earlex HEAT GUN KIT HG 1600K, HG 1600K Operating Instructions Manual

HEAT GUN KIT

HG 1600K

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Earlex HG1600K Heat Gun Kit,

this is a highly versatile kit that can be used in a

variety of applications.

BEFORE USE - PLEASE READ THE SAFETY &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Please retain for future reference

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PLEASE READ
BEFORE USE

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Danger of burns - Always wear a

pair of heavy grade work gloves, non
PVC type.

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Do not touch the hot nozzle.

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When changing accessories,

switch off
and allow the accessory and nozzle to
cool.

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Allow the tool to cool down before
storage. A hot nozzle can cause
damage.

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Do not leave the tool unattended.

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Never allow children to operate or play
with the heat gun.

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Do not carry the heat gun by the mains
cable.

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Do not allow heat to be directed
onto the mains cable.

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Before every use check the

condition
of the plug and cable. If this is
damaged in any way do not use.
Repairs must be carried out by a fully

qualified electrician.

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Never use the tool as a hair dryer.

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Always ensure there is adequate
ventilation as gases and vapours may
be given off when stripping paint.

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Do not restrict any air flow from the
nozzle outlet or fan inlet louvres.

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Do not allow the machine to become
damp or be operated in damp
conditions.

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Danger of fire or explosion.

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Poisonous or inflammable gases may
be produced when working with paints
(especially older type lead paints),
varnishes, plastics and similar
materials.

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Never use the heat gun close to
inflammable materials, heat may be
conducted to combustible materials
which are out of sight.

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Ensure the heat gun switch is in the off
position when connecting to the mains.

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Never under any circumstances aim
the heat gun at another person or
animal.

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Ensure there is adequate ventilation
and protective masks and goggles are
used.

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Ensure children are excluded from the
work area.

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It is recommended a RCD (residual
current device) rated at 30mA is fitted
into the mains socket for added
protection against electric shock.

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SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Power Supply 230V 50Hz~
Max. Output 1600 Watts
Temp at Outlet Position 1) 400°C

Position 2) 590°C

Weight (excl 765g
Accessories)

ABOUT THE HG1600K

The HG1600K is a highly versatile
electric heat gun which can be used
for many different applications,
such as removal of paint, defrosting

of water in metal pipes, forming and
welding plastic and reducing
heat-shrinkable tubing. It can also
be used for barbecues, soldering,
tinning and loosening of some
adhesive joints and overtight
screws, clean paint from tools and
age wood (the heat darkens the
surface).

TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS
FROM YOUR HEAT GUN KIT
PLEASE READ THE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.

HEAT SETTINGS

The Heat Gun has two settings:

1.Low heat - for use where the
workpiece or surroundings must
not be allowed to get too hot.
Setting~400°C.

2.High heat - for faster heat up
time of the workpiece where you
can also operate the gun at a
greater distance.
Setting~590°C.

OPERATION

Before starting the job it is
advisable to test the workpiece for
the ideal temperature to use. The
table below gives an indication of
the likely heat settings required but
always start with the low heat
setting.

The distance between the nozzle
and the workpiece will vary
according to the material being
worked on but this should always
be at least 50mm (2”) or more on
either heat setting.

All applications, with the exception
of removing paint from the window
frames, can be performed without
using a nozzle, however for best
results nozzles are recommended.

Suggested Ratings

Paint Stripping High Setting
Defrosting Pipes High Setting
Bending Plastic Low Setting
Heat shrinking plastic Low Setting

Nozzles

The kit is supplied with 4 different
shaped nozzles, which can be used
as follows.

Concentrator Nozzle

This nozzle
directs a
concentrated
heat flow to the
workpiece. It is
ideal for use
when removing
paint in awkward
corners, crevices, mouldings,
beading, architrave’s or whenever
precise paint removal is required.

Deflector Nozzle

This nozzle
directs a long
narrow heat
pattern to the
workpiece, and
is ideal for
removing paint
or varnish from
large flat surfaces such as skirting
boards, doors, stairs etc. It should
be used in conjunction with a flat
scraper. Vinyl tiles can be removed
by softening the tile.

Glass Protection Nozzle

This nozzle
deflects the
heat away from
glass or other
fragile areas
and back onto
the workpiece.

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Concentrator Nozzle

Deflector Nozzle

Glass Protection Nozzle