Porter-Cable PC1500HG, PC1500HGA Instruction Manual

Two Speed

Variable

Temperature Heat Gun

Instruction manual

CATALOG

NUMBERS

PC1500HG,

PC1500HGA

Important Safety Warnings and Instructions

WARNING: When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

General Safety Warnings and Instructions for All Tools

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

• CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Donʼt expose power tools to rain. Donʼt use
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not use in presence of
flammable liquids or gases. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks may
ignite the fumes.

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. Use extreme caution when
drilling, driving, or cutting into walls, floors, ceilings or other areas or wherever live
electrical wires may be contacted, do not touch any metal parts of the tool. Hold the tools
only by the plastic handle to prevent electric shock.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let children and visitors contact tool or extension cord.
All children and visitors should be kept away from work area.

• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, and high or locked-
up place–out of reach of children.

• DONʼT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
intended.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Donʼt force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty
tool. Donʼt use tool for purposes not intended.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Heavy duty gloves to protect hands and non-skid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• USE SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Use safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields, complying with applicable safety standards and, when
needed, a face shield. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. This
applies to all persons in the work area.Also use a hard hat, hearing protection, gloves,
safety shoes and dust collection systems when specified or required.

• DONʼT ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. Itʼs safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.

• DONʼT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool
cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS. Unplug the tool when not in use, when moving tool from place to
place, before servicing, and when changing accessories (such as blades, bits, cutters) or
making adjustments.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Donʼt carry tool with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.

• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.

• STAYALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired or otherwise impaired.

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• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is

damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.

• REPAIRS AND SERVICE. Repairs, maintenance and any adjustments not specified in

this manual should be performed by Porter Cable authorized service centers or other
qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

• USE OF ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. The use of any accessory or

attachment not recommended for use with the tool could be hazardous. Note: Refer to the
accessory section of this manual for further details.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual.
The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Additional Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUNS

1. Remember that hidden areas such as those behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards
and other panels may contain flammable materials that could be accidentally ignited
when stripping paint from the panel. Such a fire would not be readily apparent, and could
cause considerable damage and danger of injury. This heat gun is capable of producing
temperatures in excess of 1000° F (538° C).

2. Do not use this tool as a hair dryer.

3. Always turn heat gun off, disconnect from power source and let the tool cool down for at
least 30 minutes before moving or storing it. Do not lay the heat gun on flammable
surfaces when operating the gun or immediately after shutting it off. Always set the gun
on a flat level surface so that the nozzle tip is pointed upward when allowing to cool.

For easy storage, the tool can hang from the hang hole. The heat gun should be stored
indoors.

4. Always use good quality scrapers and stripping knives.

5. Never obstruct the air intake or nozzle outlet.

6. Be sure to direct the hot air blast in a safe direction; away from other people or flammable
objects.

7. Keep fingers away from metal nozzle; it becomes very hot.

8. Donʼt touch the nozzle to any surface while running or shortly after running.

9. Avoid poking anything down inside the nozzle.

10. Know your work environment. Remember that areas behind soffit board, ceilings, and
floors may contain highly flammable materials. Check these areas before applying heat.

11. Clean dry paint from the nozzle after use; it could ignite.

12. Clean your scraper blade frequently during use; it could ignite.