Operation Manual

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Precision cutting in model-
making
Uses for Styrofix
Modelling landscapes
Making polystyrene rings
and wreaths
Neatly cutting lengths
of coving
Cutting U-sections in insu-
lation boards for embedding
cables
Cutting out letters
Power supply: 100 – 240 V (variable without a change-over)
Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz
Output: approx. 20 W in idle phase,
approx. 250 W in warm-up phase
Warm-up time: 6 minutes
Melting temperature: 200 °C
Enclosure: IP 20
Protection class: II
Technical specifications
Accessories
Standard 50 mm blade Hook blade Precision 30 mm blade
Operating instructions
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on pur-
chasing your new STEINEL
product and thank you for
the confidence you have
shown in us. You have
chosen a high-quality
product that has been
manufactured, tested and
packed with the greatest
care.
Please familiarise yourself
with these instructions
before you start to work
with this product because
prolonged, reliable and
trouble-free operation will
only be ensured if it is in-
stalled and used properly.
We hope your new STEINEL
product brings you lasting
pleasure.
 Check the tool for any
damage (mains connec-
tion lead, housing etc.)
before putting it into
operation and do not use
the tool if it is damaged.
 Repairs must only be
carried out by a qualified
electrician.
 Use the tool in dry rooms
only.
 Do not leave the tool
unattended.
 Keep the tool out of
children's reach.
 Unplug when not in
use or during prolonged
work breaks (more than
30 min.).
 Only use the tool in well
ventilated rooms to pre-
vent the build-up of harm-
ful vapours.
 Take care when working
with the tool as you could
burn yourself.
 While the tool is in use or
cooling down, do not
touch the blade or allow it
to come into contact with
readily flammable objects.
 Do not bring into contact
with water.
 Do not use in an explosive
atmosphere.
 When changing the blade,
allow the tool to cool
down first.
 Use genuine parts only.
Safety warnings
 Attach metal support
stand.
 Undo screw with hexagon
socket spanner (4 mm),
insert blade and re-tighten
screw.
 Allow tool to heat up for
6 min. It is now ready for
use.
 When working with the
tool, always keep it parallel
with the working surface.
 Move the tool forward
wherever possible.
Start-up / operation
The Styrofix is suitable
for cutting the following
materials:
 Rigid foam boards, such
as polystyrene, Sagex or
Alporit
 Pipe lagging and poly-
styrene ceiling tiles
Materials
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