Harbor Freight Tools 69342 User Manual

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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ITEM 69342

1600W HEAVY DUTY

HEAT GUN

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Table of Contents

Safety ......................................................... 2

Specifications ............................................. 8

Setup .......................................................... 8

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Operation .................................................... 9

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.

Maintenance .............................................. 10

Parts List and Diagram .............................. 11

Warranty .................................................... 12

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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 mains-operated (corded) power tool.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. 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.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

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Electrical safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching

outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

1. 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.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor

use reduces the risk of electric shock.

6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.

Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that

have the switch on invites accidents.

SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP

2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as

dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Power tool use and care

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control

of the power tool in unexpected situations.

5. Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency.

Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved for the specific hazards in the work area.

4. 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.

5. Maintain power tools. 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.

6. 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.

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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.

SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP

Heat Gun Safety Warnings

1. Hidden areas 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 backand-forth motion. Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite the panel or the material behind it.

2. Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre1977 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. LEAD BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE

REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.

3. Exercise CAUTION when using this product outdoors. To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep

extension cord connection dry and off the ground.

4. Persons removing paint should

follow these guidelines:

a. 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.

b. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture,

clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.

c. 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.

d. 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 sealed doorways with drop cloths.

e. 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.

f. 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. Make sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly. Change filters often. DISPOSABLE

PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.

g. 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.

h. 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 tobacco in the work area.

i. 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.

j. 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.

k. 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.

5. When working with plastics, varnish, or similar materials, gases develop that are easily flammable and can lead to explosions. Be prepared for flames to develop and keep suitable fire extinguishing means at hand.

6. The Nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the Heat Gun on flammable surfaces when operating the Gun or immediately after turning the Gun off. Always set the Heat Gun on a flat, level surface so that the Nozzle tip is directed upwards and away from the supporting surface.

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