EARLEX HG2000 LED Heat Gun Thank you for purchasing the Earlex Heat Gun. This is a highly versatile tool that can be used for a variety of applications. BEFORE USE - PLEASE READ THE SAFETY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please retain for future reference Please register your product at www.earlex.
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1. APPLICATION Your heat gun has been designed for stripping paint, soldering pipes, shrinking PVC, welding and bending plastic as well as general drying and thawing purposes. WARNING! For your own safety read this manual and general safety instructions carefully before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should only be passed on together with these instructions. 2.
.1. WORK AREA Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. 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. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 4.2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Power tool plugs must match the socket-outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
4.5. 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. 5. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUNS Do not place your hand over the air vents or block the vents in any way. The nozzle and accessories of this tool become extremely hot during use. Let these parts cool down before touching. Always switch the tool off before putting it down.
7. ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT Prior to assembly and adjustment always unplug the tool and allow to cool fully. The air temperature can be adjusted to suit a wide range of applications. The table below suggests settings for different applications.
.1 MOUNTING THE CORRECT ACCESSORY (if applicable） Icon Description Purpose Hook nozzle Disperses the heat flow evenly around the whole work surface. Ideal for thawing frozen pipes, soldering pipe work, bending plastics or heat-shrinking electrical insulating tubing. Concentrator nozzle Directs a concentrated heat flow to the work surface. Ideal for removing paint in awkward corners, crevices, mouldings, beading or architraves.
Make sure that the tool is switched off and the nozzle has cooled down. Dropped nozzles can set objects on fire. Nozzles must be firmly fitted and secure on the unit. Touching a hot nozzle can lead to serious burns. Before attaching or replacing a nozzle allow the unit to cool down completely. A hot nozzle can set a surface on fire. Place down hot nozzles only on fire-proof surfaces. An incorrect or defective nozzle can lead to heat accumulation and damage the unit.
8.4. STATIONARY USE This tool can also be used in stationary mode. Place the tool onto the workbench. Secure the cable to prevent pulling the tool off the workbench. Carefully switch the tool on. 8.5. COOLING DOWN The nozzle and accessory become very hot during use. Let these cool down before attempting to move or store the tool. To reduce cooling time, switch the tool to position 1 which is at the lowest air temperature and adjust the air flow to MAX. and let it run for a few minutes.
MAINS CONNECTION This unit is a Class II appliance which means it is double-insulated for your protection. No earthing wire is necessary. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Earlex Ltd or our appointed agents. Please read the following safety instructions before use:1. If the plug is cut off from the mains lead then the plug must be disposed of safely. NEVER under any circumstances insert such a plug into a 13 Amp socket-outlet. 2.
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