1. Important product
information
Please read carefully and keep in a safe place.
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2. General safety precautions
Risk of electric shock!
230 V means danger to life!
• Disconnect the power supply before
attempting any work on the tool.
• Check the tool for any damage (power cord, housing
etc.) before putting it into operation and do not
use the tool if it is damaged.
• Do not expose electric power tools to rain. Do not
use electric power tools if they are damp and do
not use them in a damp or wet environment.
• Avoid coming into contact with earthed objects,
such as pipes, radiators, cookers or refrigerators.
• Do not carry the tool by the power cord and do not
unplug the tool by pulling on the power cord. Protect
the power cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Danger to children from tools, swallowed parts
and risk of burns!
• When not in use, tools must be stored out of
children‘s reach.
• This tool may be used by children aged 8 or above
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they are supervised and are given
instructions on how to use the tool safely and
understand the hazards involved. Do not allow children
to play with the tool. Danger from swallowed
parts and risk of burns.
Beware of burns!
• Hot air outlet nozzle gets very hot (depending on
tool, up to 630°C)! Do not touch of change the
outlet nozzle when it so hot.
• Residual heart indicator (HL 2020E only) only
works after the tool has been in use for at least
90 seconds. Injuries from direct contact with the hot
air outlet nozzle may still occur even after a shorter
period of use.
• When using the hot air tool in the self-resting position,
make sure it is standing on a stable, non-slip
and clean surface.
Danger from toxic gases and fire hazards!
• Toxic gases may develop when working on plastics,
paints, varnishes or similar materials.
• Do not use in the proximity of flammable materials.
Heat may be conducted to flammable materials that
are hidden from direct sight.
• Do not direct the tool at one and the same place for
a prolonged period.
• Do not use in the presence of an explosive
atmosphere.
• Only stand the tool on fireproof, non-thermally
conductive and stable surfaces. After use, set the
tool down on its standing surface and let it cool
before putting it away.
Danger from improper repair!
• This electric power tool complies with the relevant
safety regulations. Repairs should only be performed
by a qualified electrician. Otherwise the user
may be exposed to hazards.
• If this tool‘s main power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer
service department or a similarly qualified person so
as to avoid hazards.
Risk of damage to property!
• Do not leave the tool unattended while it is in
operation.
• For your own safety, only use accessories and
attachments that are specified in the operating
instructions or recommended or specified by the
tool manufacturer. The use of other attachments or
accessories may result in personal injury.
• Use genuine replacement parts and genuine
accessories.
3. Proper use
The power tool is intended for shaping plastic and for
heating shrink tubing.
It is also suitable for soldering, de-soldering and
undoing bonded joints.
The tool must not be used for lighting solid fuels, as
a hair-dryer or in vehicles.
4. First time of use
A small quantity of smoke may develop when the
tool is used for the first time. This smoke is caused
by binding agents released from the heater‘s insulating
film during the first time of use. The area you are
working in should be well ventilated when using the
tool for the first time. However,any smoke coming
out of the tool is not harmful!
5. Cleaning and Maintenance
The tool requires no maintenance.
Hazard from electrical power.
Contact between water and live parts can result in
electrical shock, burns or death.
• Only clean tool in a dry state.
Risk of damage to property!
Using the wrong detergent can damage the light.
• Clean tool with a moist cloth without detergent.
6. Disposal
Electrical and electronic equipment, accessories and
packaging must be recycled in an environmentally
compatible manner.
Do not dispose of electrical and electronic
equipment as domestic waste.
EU countries only: Under the current
European Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment and its implementation in national
law, electrical and electronic equipment no longer
suitable for use must be collected separately and
recycled in an environmentally compatible manner.
Handy. Lightweight. Temperature accurate.
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