GG500S - Glue gun BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GG500S BLACK & DECKER

BEFORE YOU CALL, HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONAVAILABLE, CATALOG No., TYPE No., AND DATE CODE (e.g. 0130M).IN MOST CASES, A BLACK & DECKER REPRESENTATIVE CANRESOLVE YOUR PROBLEM OVER THE PHONE. IF YOU HAVE ASUGGESTION OR COMMENT, GIVE US A CALL. YOUR FEEDBACK ISVITAL TO BLACK & DECKER. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Black & Decker Craft Products. Your new Cord Free Glue Gun is designed to apply hot melt glues toalmost any surface in a smooth, easy manner. Its solid state heatermelts the glue and trigger pressure forces it through the nozzle to beapplied wherever necessary. You’ll find dozens of uses in theworkshop and around the house for this versatile tool. Various formulations of glue are available to meet the requirements ofdifferent applications.For personal safety and for proper operation of your Glue Gun,please take the time to carefully read and understand all of the safetyrules and instructions in this booklet.Thank you for selecting Black & Decker! 632900-00 GLUE GUN 6/15/05 8:19 AM Page 12

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to

follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using Electric Tools, basic safety precautions

should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches

power tools to rain. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit.

3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from

work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. Supervise the use of this tool by children.

4. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored

in dry, high or locked-up place — out of reach of children.

5. USE SAFETY GLASSES.

6. DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to

disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

7. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all

8. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing and

when changing accessories.

9. This tool is recommended for indoor use only

10. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

Do not operate tool when you are tired.

11. DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATED NOZZLE OF THE GLUE GUN

OR THE HOT MELT GLUE. The operating temperature of this tool is 390°F (199 °C). Do not allow contact with skin or surfaces not intended to be glued.

12. NEVER attempt to use any material other than recommended

glue sticks, sealer, or caulk sticks in the glue gun. For example: Do not attempt to melt crayons or candles. Permanent damage to the glue gun could result.

13. DO NOT use hot melt glue to take the place of structural

14. The glue sticks used with this glue gun will begin to soften at

about 140°F. Don’t use the glue on objects that should not be subjected to temperatures of 140°F (60 °C) or above.

16. NEVER attempt to force cool the gun after use by immersing any

part of it in water or any other liquid. Allow the gun to air cool only.

18. THE GLUE GUN IS ON as soon as it is seated in the cradle and

the cord is plugged in.

glue sticks with too much force into a heated gun may damage glue gun cause hot glue to be unexpectedly expelled from nozzle.

21. DO NOT store glue sticks in direct sunlight for extended periods.

22. ALWAYS work in a well ventilated area.

NOTE: This tool will become quite warm during use. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Avoid contact with top housing surface.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead,

known to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. First Aid Measures for Glue Sticks Glue sticks are not intended for ingestion and should not come in contact with food, etc. If swallowed, seek medical attention. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available from 1-800-544-6986. 632900-00 GLUE GUN 6/15/05 8:19 AM Page 23 Extension Cords Only round jacketed extension cords should be used and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories (U.L.). An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent loss of performance. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. To determine the minimum size required, refer to the chart below: Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires, damaged insulation and defective fittings. Make any needed repairs or replace the cord if necessary. Black & Decker has extension cords available that are U.L. listed. SAVE THESE SAFETY RULES FOR FUTURE USE Operation NOTE: Protect what is under the workpiece with a heat resistant material to avoid heat damage to a table. etc. Insert stick of hot melt adhesive into inlet tube of melt chamber through back of gun. (For best results, use 4” or longer sticks). Squeeze trigger to set adhesive stick firmly in chamber. Set glue gun into cradle as shown in figure 1. Note: The channel around the bottom of the base serves as a cord wrap for the cord. If needed, fully unwrap cord. Plug cord into a 120 Volt AC outlet and wait for “Ready for Use Indicator” to turn from GRAY to RED. See figure 2.

WARNING: If gun is seated in

cradle it will turn “ON” as soon as the cord is plugged in. Apply glue by squeezing trigger. The further the trigger is pulled, the more glue will flow out of nozzle. When gun stops feeding glue, release trigger and squeeze again for additional flow. When glue stick is depressed to the level of the inlet tube lip, insert another stick. When glue gun cord is removed from the cradle, it will begin to cool off. When the ready for use indicator changes to gray, or when the glue is no longer flowing easily, replace the gun in the cradle. For heavier duty use the glue gun can be used as a plugged in unit away from it’s base. To use as a plugged in unit: 1.) Make sure unit is cool. 2.) Unwind cord from cord wrap. 3.) Push down on the two tabs in front of the receptacle as shown in figure 3. Rotate the receptacle toward the Minimum Gage for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300 Ampere Rating More Not more American Wire Gage Than Than 0-6 18 16 16 14

632900-00 GLUE GUN 6/15/05 8:19 AM Page 34 inside of the base and lift the receptacle and cord out of the holder. 4.) Rotate stand forward as shown in figure 4. NOTE: Make sure unit is “OFF” and cool before adjusting kickstand. We recommend placing a piece of scrap material under nozzle to prevent damage to surface unit is resting on. 5.) Insert receptacle into the handle of the glue gun (cord facing back of unit). Plug cord into a 120 Volt AC outlet and wait for “Ready for Use Indicator” to turn from GRAY to RED or when glue starts flowing. CAUTION: Feeding or pushing glue sticks with too much force into a heated gun may cause hot adhesive to be unexpectedly expelled from nozzle. NOTE: Some materials can be damaged by the hot nozzle or even the hot glue. Where this is a concern, test a piece of scrap material or a portion of the object being repaired that will not be visible. When all gluing operations are completed, place the gun back in the cradle and unplug the cord to allow the gun to cool to room temperature. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PULL THE UNUSED STICK FROM GUN AFTER USE. Any unused adhesive can be reheated and used at a future date without any loss of bonding strength. CAUTION: Do not confine the glue gun in an area where the heat cannot dissipate. CAUTION: Make sure the gun is cooled down before putting in storage. Changing Nozzles There are three different nozzles:

• Extended Angle CAUTION: Make sure the nozzle is cool and the gun is unplugged before changing nozzles. To change a nozzle, a wrench is included and stores in the base. Note that a nozzle tip can be aligned independent of the nozzle base and then tightened with the wrench. Tips On Using Your Cord Free Glue Gun

1. Choose the right glue stick for the right application. High or

multi-temperature round glue sticks only.

2. Make sure the surfaces are clean and free from dirt or oily films.

Clean surfaces always bond best so take time to prepare the surfaces prior to gluing.

3. There is no need to spread the hot glue. Just simply apply and

position the surfaces together squeezing slightly to ensure even spreading.

4. It’s always best to work in a room with an ambient temperature

of 68 to 72 degrees F(20 °C et 22 °C). Extreme cold will quicken adhesive set-up time (the time it takes the adhesive to harden). Heat will extend it.

5. You can extend set-up time by slightly prewarming the surfaces

to be glued with a hand held hair dryer. The heat will allow additional time to position difficult objects and also to ensure better bonding of more difficult substrates (surfaces to be bonded).

6. Glue drying time can also be controlled somewhat by the

method of application. Large heavy pools of adhesive will take up to fifty percent longer to dry than normal size drops. Very thin beads will dry in as few as 10 seconds. Some experimentation with your glue gun on scrap material will help to determine the best method to use for your particular project.

7. Use hot melt glue to hold projects together while you install more

permanent fasteners like nails, screws, bolts, etc. This makes the whole project stronger and eliminates the need for clamps.

8. Some paints and stains containing petroleum distillates can

weaken the adhesive. Test before using. You may need to paint or stain before gluing. Stand

632900-00 GLUE GUN 6/15/05 8:19 AM Page 49. Excess adhesive may be removed by scraping, peeling, or remelting with hot tip of gun. Adhesive may be removed from fabric by dry cleaning. Cleaning Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Many household cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage the plastic. Also, do not use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar products. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. Important To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustments should be performed by Black & Decker Service Centers or other qualified personnel. This tool contains no customer serviceable components. Service Information Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools–Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986). Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways: The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges. The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized service centers are listed under "Tools–Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory. This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement See ‘Tools-Electric’ – Yellow Pages – for Service & Sales Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., 701 E. Joppa Rd. Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.