MasterCraft 54-6505-6 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

12.5 A HEAT GUN

54-6505-6

CAUTION:
Before using this heat gun or
any of its accessories, read
this manual and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions.

 General Safety Rules
 Specific Safety Rules

and Symbols

 Functional Description
 Assembly
 Operation
 Maintenance
 Accessories

Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8

Rev 1.3 16/06/2007

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SECTION

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SECTION

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Warranty ….……………………….

2

Know your heat gun .………….

10

Product specifications …………...

2

Accessories ……………………

10

Power tool safety …………………

3–5

Contents……..……….…………

11

Specific safety rules ……………..

6–8

Assembly & operation ..………

12–17

Extension cord safety ……………

8

Maintenance …….……………..

17

Symbols …………………………..

9

Parts & service ..……..………..

18–19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

Limited 3-year Replacement Warranty

This Mastercraft product carries a three (3) year replacement warranty against
defects in workmanship and materials. Mastercraft Canada agrees to replace the
defective product free of charge with the same model or one of equal value or
specification, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original
purchaser with proof of purchase. Cordless tool battery or batteries and charger
and/or case carry a two (2) year replacement warranty against defects in
workmanship and materials. This product is not guaranteed against wear or
breakage due to misuse and/or abuse.

This product is not guaranteed if used for industrial or commercial purposes.

Mastercraft is a superior line of products selected for their workmanship and
materials. These products are designed to meet rigorous quality and performance
standards, and are approved by our Quality Assurance laboratory.

TOLL FREE HELPLINE: 1-800-689-9928

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Rating ………………………………..

120 V, 60 Hz, AC

Amperes …………………………….

12.5 A

Temperature rating …………………

50°C–650°C (122°F–1202°F)

Fan speeds ………………………….

5

Switch ………………………………..

ON/OFF trigger

Fan & heat controls ………………...

Digital

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POWER TOOL SAFETY

WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the heat

gun, use proper circuit protection.
The heat gun is wired at the factory for 110–120 V operation. It must be connected to

a 110–120 V, 15 A time delayed fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or fire,
replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or damaged in any way.

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ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CSA

REQUIREMENTS or ANSI SAFETY STANDARD Z87.1

FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage. Prescription

eyeglasses ARE NOT a replacement for proper eye protection.

WARNING: Non-compliant eyewear can cause serious injury if broken
during operation of a power tool.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

 Lead from lead-based paints
 Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
 Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber

Your level of risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do
this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well­ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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WARNING: Use hearing protection, particularly during extended
periods of operation of the tool or if the operation is noisy.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE

WARNING: Always wear a dust mask designed to protect you from

dust created by your power tool.

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WARNING: Use protective gloves to protect your hands from burns.

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POWER TOOL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read and understand

all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.

WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.

Do not operate power tools in
potentially explosive environments,

such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gas or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep bystanders, children and visitors
away while operating the tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Double insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit in a polarized plug
only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a
polarized outlet. Do not alter the plug in
any way. Double insulation eliminates the
need for the three-prong grounded power
cord and grounded power supply system.

Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges

and refrigerators. There is increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.

Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering the power

tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the

cord to carry the tool or pull the plug from
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an outdoor extension cord marked

“W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for
outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric
shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing

and use common sense when operating
a power tool. Do not use the tool while

tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery.

Contain long hair. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothing, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the
switch is OFF before plugging in.

Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging in tools that have the
switch ON invites accidents.

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POWER TOOL SAFETY

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool ON. A wrench or

key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.

Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, gloves and hearing protection must

be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE
Use clamps or another practical way to

secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand

or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.

Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool
for your application. The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.

Do not use the tool if the power switch
does not turn it ON or OFF. Any tool that

cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories or storing the
tool. Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.

Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any

other condition that may affect the tool’s

operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.

Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may become
hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by

qualified personnel. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in risk of injury.

When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement parts. Follow

instructions in the Maintenance section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance instructions
may create a risk of electric shock or
injury.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Move the workpiece outdoors wherever
possible. If this is not practical, keep the

work area well ventilated. Open all
windows. Place an exhaust fan in one
window, making sure it is moving the air
from inside the work area to the outdoors.

Remove all cooking utensils and food
from the work area.

Remove all carpets, rugs and furniture
from the work area where practical. If

removal is not practical, move furniture to
the middle of the room and cover them
with a plastic drop cloth.

Seal off work areas from the rest of the
dwelling by sealing off doorways with drop

cloths.

Cover all air ducts.
Place a drop cloth in the work area to

catch paint chips or peelings.

Wear protective clothing to reduce the
amount of exposed skin .

Children, pregnant or potentially
pregnant women and nursing mothers
should not be present in the work area

until the work and cleanup have been
completed.

Use a respirator mask for dust and
fumes which has been approved by

“OSHA” or “NIOSH”. These masks and
replaceable filters are available at most
major hardware stores. Make sure the
mask fits properly. Beards and facial hair
may prevent the maks from fitting properly.
Change filters often. Disposable paper
dust masks are NOT adequate for
protecting against inhaling lead fumes.

Keep the heat gun moving while heating
the paint. Excessive heat will generate

increased amounts of fumes which can be
inhaled by the operator.

WARNING – POISON HAZARD: Extreme care must be taken when using

a heat gun to strip paint. The softened paint, residue and vapours of the paint may
contain lead which is poisonous. Any paint used in the construction industry prior to
1977 may contain lead. Once paint is applied to the surface, hand-to-mouth contact
can result in the ingestion of lead. Breathing the vapour resulting from the heating
process or dust from a sanding process may also result in the ingestion of lead.
Exposure to any amount of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system
damage. Young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning.

Before starting any paint removal process you should determine if the paint you are
removing contains lead. Your local health authority or a professional who uses a paint
analyzer can determine the level of lead contained in the paint to be removed. Lead­based paint must only be removed by a professional and must not be removed using a
heat gun.

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