HP1500M - Heat gun Meister Craft - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HP1500M Meister Craft

• Removing paint and varnish.• Removing stickers.• Loosening rusty and too tight nutsand metal screws.• Thawing frozen pipes, door locks,padlocks etc. • Highlighting natural grains in woodsurfaces before varnishing or painting.Desacaling wood panelling.• Quick drying paint and varnish. Thisis particularly useful where colourharmonization is required throughseveral coats. Drying test coats. Workcarefully and from a greater distance.• Removing old putty from windowpanes.• Drying wet and damp objects andgrounds before reworking.• Shrinking packaging foil.• Waxing and dewaxing skis.• Shrinking polyvinyl wire connections.• Stripping floor coverings.• Shaping plastic. Operating instructions & safety hints WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, please read the operating instruc-tions through carefully before using the device, and then store with themachine! When passing the device on to another user, these operatinginstructions must also be included!

Page 1 – Scope of delivery 24 2 – Technical information 24 3 – Correct use 24 4 – General safety instructions 25 5 – Safety instructions relating specifically to the equipment 27 Page 6 – Operation 27 7 – Mode of operation 27 8 – Accessories 28 9 – Maintenance and environmental protection 28 10 – Service instructions 29 Contents

5410520-Heissluftg_man 02.04.15 07:43 Seite 24All other applications are expressly ruled out. This device may be used by children aged 8 and above as well as by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and knowledge as long as they are supervised or have been taught to use the device safely and they are aware of the risks involved. Children may not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children without supervision. 4 – General safety instructions for handling power tools WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1 Work area a Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. b 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. c Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2 Electrical Safety a Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. e When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. f If it is not possible to avoid using the electrical tool in a damp environment, use a residual current circuit-breaker. The use of a residual current circuit-breaker

5410520-Heissluftg_man 02.04.15 07:43 Seite 25reduces the risk of an electrical shock. 3 Personal safety a Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off- position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. d Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards. 4 Power tool use and care a Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power 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 power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,

5410520-Heissluftg_man 02.04.15 07:43 Seite 26have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5 Service a 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 – Safety instructions relating specifically to the equipment

• Make sure that the switch is in the 0 position before putting the plug in the socket.

• The nozzle gets very hot. Always wear gloves and safety glasses.

• Never use the hot-air gun as a hair drier.

• Never direct the hot-air flow at people or animals.

• Do not use the hot-air gun near easily flammable materials or gases.

• Never obstruct the hot-air flow.

• To cool the hot-air gun, always place it in an upright position (fig. 1) or hang it up by the bracket provided.

• Never use the hot-air gun in a wet environment or in areas with a high degree of humidity (e.g. bathrooms, saunas etc.).

• When the hot-air gun is being used in a standing position, make sure that it stands on a firm, dustfree surface.

• Vapours can be generated when hot- air is used. Always make sure the working area is well ventilated.

• To avoid hazards, damaged power leads must be replaced by the manufacturer or his customer service representative. 6 – Operation Switching on Set the switch to I. The hot air gun will reach full operating temperature in less than 1 minute. The built-in stand enables the tool to stand upright on any smooth surface (Fig. 1). You will then have both hands free for work. 7 – Mode of operation First, carefully heat the workpiece from a longer distance. Reduce the distance, if necessary. Removing paint and vanish

• Try the hot-air gun out on a small section before you go to a larger area.

• Switch the hot-air gun on. Hold the nozzle at a distance of about 8–10 cm from the paint until it starts to blister. Scrape the paint in even strips downwards.

• Warm the area in front of the scraper evenly by moving the gun slightly from side to side.

• The edge of the scraper has to be cleaned often so that it remains clean and sharp.

• On profiled surfaces the paint has to be warmed and softened and then removed using a wire brush.

• Cover all surfaces which should not be heated with non-flammable material. Never point the hot-air nozzle directly at a window or other glass surface. 8 – Accessories The attachment nozzles for special work are pushed onto the air outlet of the hot-air gun as and when needed. Wide-surface nozzle (a), ideal for removing paint and adhesive labels. Deflector nozzle (b) protects adjacent surfaces which are not to be heated or are sensitive to heat, e.g. window planes. Reflector nozzle (c) for shaping plastics, e.g. tubes, and for shrinking cables. Spot nozzle (d) for accurate spot working and soft soldering. NOTE: The hot-air gun is suitable for use in stripping oil paint and latex paint. It cannot strip glazes or primers used to impregnate wood. DANGER! Vapours from lead- based paints are dangerous. When working indoors always make sure that the house is adequately ventilated. Always remove paint residues from the nozzle immediately! There is a danger of fire if the paint overheats. DANGER! Never point the hot air jet at the power lead. The lead must not come into contact with the hot nozzle or the hot workpiece, as this may melt the lead insulation and so cause a risk of electric shock! 9 – Maintenance and environmental protection Always keep the openings for the air inlet and air outlet clean and free of dust. Clean the pistol with a damp cloth. Do not use turpentine, paint stripper, petrol or similar agents when cleaning. ATTENTION! Pull the plug out before cleaning the gun ! CAUTION! Electrical and battery operated units that no longer work should not be disposed of in the household waste! They are to be collected separately, in accordance with the 2012/19/EU directive for the disposal of electrical and electronic waste, and sent for proper and environ mentally- friendly recycling.

5410520-Heissluftg_man 02.04.15 07:43 Seite 28Please discard power tools no longer usable at a local collection point. Collection and disposal of packaging materials separately by types complying with local rules and regulations. For details, please contact your municipal authority concerned. 10 – Service instructions

• Store the machine, operating instructions and where necessary the accessories in the original packaging. In this way you will always have all the information and parts ready to hand.

• Meister devices are to a large extent maintenancefree, a damp cloth being sufficient to clean the casing. Do not drop electrical machines in water. Please note additional hints given in the operating instructions.

• Meister devices are subject to stringent quality control. If however a functional fault shoult occur, send the device to our servicing address. The repairs will be carried out in a short time.

• A brief description of the defect speeds up the faulttracing and repair time. If within the guarantee period, please enclose the guarantee document and the proof of purchase.

• In so far as a repair under guarantee is not concerned, we will charge the repair costs to your account. PLEASE NOTE! Opening of the device invalidates the guarantee claim. IMPORTANT! We point out expressly that in accordance with the Product Liability Act we do not take responsibility for any damage caused by our appliances, in so much that said damage is caused by improper repair, or original parts or parts released by us not being used when parts are changed, or repairs not being conducted by Meister Werk zeuge GmbH, Customer Service or an authorised specialist! The same applies analogously to the accessories used.

• Pack the device well or use the original packaging in order to avoid transit damage.

• Even after the expiry of the guarantee period, we would like to help you and carry out any repairs at a favourable price.