MobileHeat 7 - Heat gun STEINEL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MobileHeat 7 STEINEL

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HERSTELLER GARANTIE HERSTELLER GARANTIEGB – 12 – Read and observe this information before using the tool. Failure to ob- serve the operating instructions may result in the tool becoming a source of danger. When using electric power tools, observe the following basic safety precautions to avoid electric shock as well as the risk of injury and fire. Used carelessly, the tool can start an unintentional fire or injure persons. Check the tool for any damage (battery, housing etc.) before putting it into operation and do not use the tool if it is damaged. Do not leave the tool switched on unattended. Always hold the tool on the plastic housing. Be aware that the metal nozzle is hot when the power tool is switched on and, after the tool is switched o, needs around 20 minutes to cool to a point when it can be touched. Do not touch the nozzle or accessory tips until cool. Children should be supervised to make sure they do not play with the tool. First time of use A small quantity of smoke may deve- lop 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. To let the smoke escape quickly, the tool should be set down on its standing surface. The area you are working in should be well ventilated when using the tool for the first time. Any smoke coming out of the tool is not harmful! Take the ambient conditions into account. 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. Exercise care when using the tool in the prox- imity of flammable materials. 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. Heat may be conducted to flammable materials that are hid- den from direct sight. Safety precautions GB Translation of the original operating instructions Please familiarise yourself with these operating instructions before using this product because prolonged reliable and trouble-free operation will only be ensured if it is handled properly. We hope your new hot air tool will give you lasting satisfac- tion. About this document Please read carefully and keep in a safe place - Under copyright. Reproduction either wholly or in part only with our consent. - Subject to change in the interest of technical progress.GB – 12 – – 13 – Protect yourself from electric shock. Avoid coming into contact with earthed objects, such as pipes, radia- tors, cookers or refrigerators. Do not leave the tool unattended while it is in operation. Do not leave the tool unattended while it is in operation. The power tool should be always layed down in a safe position. Store your tools in a safe place. After use, set the tool down on its standing surface and let it cool be- fore putting it away. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry, locked room 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 or have been given instructions on how to use the tool safely and understand the hazards involved. Do not allow children to play with the tool. Children are not allowed to clean or carry out maintenance work on the tool without supervision. Work safety and personal protection gear Beware of falling tools or objects! Make sure that persons are not struck by falling tools or objects! Wear your personal protection gear. Depending on tool use, wear protec- tive gloves, eye and/or breathing pro- tection. Beware of toxic gases and fire hazards. Toxic gases may develop when work- ing on plastics, paints, varnishes or similar materials. Beware of fire and ignition hazards. For your own safety, only use acces- sories and attachments that are specified in the operating instructions or recommended or specified by the tool manufacturer. Using attachments or accessories other than those rec- ommended in the operating instruc- tions or catalogue may result in per- sonal injury. Repairs by a qualified electrician only This electric power tool complies with the relevant safety regulations. Repairs should only be performed by a qualified electrician. Otherwise the user may run the risk of accidents. Safety precautionsGB – 14 – Battery ■ Protect the rechargeable battery and the tool from heat, moisture, water, e.g. also from continuous sunlight and fire. Risk of explosion! ■ The rechargeable battery must only be removed as described in these instructions. ■ Do not open the tool or the re- chargeable battery. This could cause a short circuit. In the event of problems, contact your retailer. ■ Do not touch any electrolyte fluid that has escaped. Do not get electro- lyte fluid in your eyes. Immediately move tool away from naked flame or sources of heat. Immediately re- move contaminated clothing. ■ If electrolyte does escape from the battery, the following action is nec- essary: Contact with eyes Immediately rinse eyes with copious quantities of clean water, such as tap water, but do not rub. Seek medical attention. Failure to take the appropri- ate action can result in loss of sight. Contact with skin Immediately wash the areas affected with copious quantities of clean water, e.g. tap water, or skin irritation may occur. If the chemical penetrates clothing, take off clothing immediately and wash the skin with water. If irrita- tion persists after washing it off, seek medical attention. Inhalation If the rechargeable battery is dam- aged or used improperly, vapours or electrolyte fluid may escape. Provide fresh air and seek medical attention if you feel unwell or discomfort occurs. The vapours may cause respiratory irritation. ■ The lithium-ion rechargeable bat- tery can be recharged at any time without shortening its lifespan. In- terrupting the charge cycle will not damage the rechargeable battery. ■ If the tool is not going to be used for a prolonged period, remove the rechargeable battery from the tool. This will prolong the life of the lith- ium-ion rechargeable battery. ■ When not in use, keep the re- chargeable battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal ob- jects that could short-circuit the contacts. A short circuit between the rechargeable battery contact may result in burns or fire. ■ Do not short-circuit the rechargea- ble battery. Risk of explosion! ■ Make sure the tool is switched off before you insert the rechargeable battery. Inserting a battery into a power tool that is switched on can result in accidents. ■ Only charge the batteries in charg- ers that are recommended by the manufacturer. A charger that is only suitable for charging specific batteries presents a fire risk if it is Safety precautionsGB – 14 – – 15 – Safety precautions used for charging other batteries. Use only those rechargeable bat- teries in power tools which are in- tended for them. Use of other re- chargeable batteries may result in injuries and fire hazard. ■ Protect the rechargeable battery from moisture and water. Only store the rechargeable battery in a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C. For example, do not leave the bat- tery inside a car in summer. Occa- sionally clean the rechargeable battery's ventilation slots with a soft, clean and dry brush. ■ Only use genuine ProCORE and genuine ProCORE chargers. Recomemended battery capability is 8 Ah or higher. ■ The running time of the device can be decreased if the battery was used shortly after recharging and was still warm. Transportation To transport the tool, remove the bat- tery pack. Transporting li-ion battery packs Shipping a li-ion battery pack is sub- ject to regulations on the carriage of dangerous goods (UN3480 and UN3481). When shipping li-ion bat- tery packs, ascertain the regulations currently in effect. If necessary, obtain information from your carrier. Certi- fied packaging is available from Stei- nel. Only ship battery packs if the housing is intact and not leaking any liquid. For shipment, remove the battery pack from the machine. Insulate the contacts to prevent short-circuiting (e.g. with adhesive tape). Outlet nozzle, nozzle attachment and air delivery can reach a temperature of over 550 degrees Celsius! Beware of burns! After skin contact with hot materials, immediately cool with cold water. If necessary, seek medical attention. Keep these safety precautions with the tool.GB – 16 – Proper use ■ STEINEL mobile heat cordless hot air tools are intended for shaping and welding plastic as well as for heating shrink tubing. It is also suitable for soldering, tin-plating and un- doing bonded joints. ■ The battery packs (18V / 8.0Ah) possibly included are intended for use in Steinel cordless power tools with which they are compatible. Only charge in genuine ProCORE chargers. To select the correct tools, please contact your retailer. Details can be found in the directions for use provided with the charger and battery. The user alone is responsible for any damage resulting from improper use. Generally acknowledged regulations on the prevention of accidents as well as the safety precautions must be observed. For your safety The tool is equipped with overheat and overload protection and multi-stage battery protection. Tool features ➊ Stainless steel outlet nozzle ➋ Removable guard sleeve ❸ Setting wheel (9 temperature steps, 150 - 550°C) ❹ Status LED (reaching the set temperature, battery low and errors) ❺ Air inlet ❻ Ergonomic soft grip ❼ Rechargeable battery release catch ❽ ProCORE rechargeable battery 8 Ah ❾ Rechargeable battery state-of-charge indicator ❿ Button for state-of-charge indicator ⓫ ON/OFF switch Startup Battery pack Charge the battery pack 8 before use. Recharge the battery pack if performance drops. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C and 30°C. The permissible charging tempera- ture is between 0°C and 50°C. The rechargeable battery switches off at a temperature over 70 °C and remains switched off until it returns to the optimum temperature range. "Li-Power, LiHD" li-ion battery packs have a capacity and sig- nal indicator 9: - Press button ❿ and the state of charge is indicated by the LED lights (the power tool has to be switched off at least 1 sec). - If an LED light flashes, the battery pack is almost drained and needs to be recharged. The tool's output capacity depends on the rechargeable battery that is selected. To utilise the tool's full output capacity, we recommend using genuine ProCORE battery with the capability 8 Ah or higher. Rechargeable battery state-of-charge indicator The five green LEDs on the battery state-of-charge display indicate the rechargeable battery's state of charge 9. It is only recommended to check the state of charge when the power tool has been switched off at least 1 sec or discon- nected. Press button ❿ to display the state of charge (can also be done with the rechargeable battery removed). The state-of-charge display goes out automatically after approx. 3seconds. Inserting rechargeable battery From the front, slide the charged battery 8 into the base of the hot air tool. Push the rechargeable battery all the way into the base until it clips into place. Switching on the tool Use the ON/OFF switch. Removing, inserting battery pack Removing: press button 7 to release the battery pack and detach battery pack 8. LED Capacity Permanent light 5 × green ≥ 4/5 Permanent light 4 × green ≥ 3/5 Permanent light 3 × green ≥ 2/5 Permanent light 2 × green ≥ 1/5 Permanent light 1 × green < 1/5 Flashing light 1 × green Low battery If no LED lights up after pressing button ❿, the rechargeable battery is faulty and must be replaced.GB – 16 – – 17 – Getting started The tool can be switched ON and OFF by the main switch. The output temperature can be set via the setting wheel. The air flow is adjusted automatically depending on the battery status, ambient conditions and the type of the output nozzle. The main goal of automatic air flow regulation is to achieve the highest possible flow values at a constant outlet temperature and thus ensure maximum output power for all situations. Setting wheel for output temperature For the output temperature setting ist used setting wheel. Temperatures can be set in the range of 150 - 550°C with a step of 50°C for each number. The numbers 1 - 9 are printed on the wheel. Number on the wheel Output temperature °C

Status LED light A status LED light is located under the temperature setting wheel. If the MH-7 is switched ON and the set temperature is not reached, the wheel flashes slowly. If the outlet temperature is reached, the wheel lights up continuously. When the LED light flashes fast, the device stops immediately. Fast flashing indicate one of the following situations:

• the battery is empty - replace the battery

• the battery is defective or not compatible - replace the battery

• the battery was connected when the main switch was turned ON - turne the main switch OFF and ON again If the user does not take any action within two minutes after fast flashing starts, the LED will stop flashing and the device will automatically turn off. Applications The hot air tool is ideal for use on smaller-type components and shrink tubing. In particular, it has come to be appreciated by electronics technicians, model-makers, automotive workshops and electrical fitters. Here are just some of its many uses: Heat-shrinking - Shrink-fitting connectors for cables and wires. - Fitting heat-shrinkable products (e.g. heat-shrinkable tubes) Soldering / de-soldering - Soldering SMD components. - Repairs and corrections to electronic SMD assemblies. Shaping - Work on plastic parts, e.g. in model-making. De-icing - De-icing locks Removing / Softening - Removing stickers - Heating and removing of glued materials Welding - Welding with welding rods (e.g. PVC, PE, PP, ABS) - Welding PVC sheeting (e.g. roof membranes, HGV curtain sides/tent tarpaulin) Heating large areas - Heating automotive filmsGB – 18 – Accessories (see illustrations on the inside cover) Your retailer has a wide range of accessories for you to choose from. a Reflector nozzle 20 mm, Prod. No. 011857 b Flat angled nozzle 20x2 mm 100°, Prod. No. 007812 c Flat angled nozzle 20x2 mm, Prod. No. 092115 d Flat angled nozzle 40x2 mm, Prod. No. 092016 e Round nozzle 5 mm, Prod. No. 092214 f Round nozzle 10 mm, Prod. No. 092313 g Sieve reflector nozzle 50x35 mm, Prod. No. 010409 h Flat nozzle 60x2 mm, Prod. No. 009090 i Paint scraper kit, Prod. No. 010317 j Pressure roller 28 mm, Prod. No. 093201 Pressure roller 40 mm, Prod. No. 006785 k Hot air tool guard cage, Prod. No. 053963 l Crimp connectors Ø 0.5 - 1.5, Prod. No. 006655 Ø 1.5 - 2.5, Prod. No. 006648 Ø 0.1 - 0.5 - Ø 4.0 - 6.0, Prod. No. 006662 m Heat-shrinkable tubes

n Plastic welding rod Rigid PVC: Prod. No. 073114 HDPE: Prod. No. 071219 PP: Prod. No. 073411 ABS: Prod. No. 074210 o ProCORE rechargeable battery 8 Ah p ProCORE battery charger Disposal 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 environmen- tally compatible manner. End-of-life battery packs contain large quantities of valuable raw materials and plastics which can also be recycled.

• Battery packs must not be disposed of with household waste!

• Return faulty or worn-out battery packs to the Bosch retailer!

• Before disposing of the battery pack, doscharge it in the power tool. Insulate the contacts to prevent short-circuit -in (e.g. with adhesive tape) EU countries only: In accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or spent rechargeable batteries / batteries must be recycled. Waste rechargeable / non-rechargeable batteries can be returned to the point of purchase or to a collection facility for hazardous substances. Technical specifications The technical specifications are explained on page 2. U Rated voltage in volts T Temperature in °Celsius t Warm-up time in seconds Q Maximum airflow rate in l/min LpA Emission sound pressure level in dB (A) ah Total vibration value in m/s² m Weight with / without rechargeable battery in grams Dims. Dimensions with / without rechargeable battery in millimeters Declaration of Conformity (See insert)GB – 18 – – 19 – Manufacturer's warranty Manufacturer’s warranty of STEINEL GmbH, Dieselstrasse80-84, DE-33442 Herzebrock-Clarholz, GermanyAll STEINEL products meet the highest quality standards.For this reason, we, the manufacturer, are pleased to provideyou, the customer, with a warranty under the following terms and conditions:The warranty covers the absence of deficiencies which are proven to be the result of a material defect or fault in manufacturing and which are reported to us immediately after detection and within the warranty period. The warranty shall cover all STEINEL Professional products sold and used in Germany.Our warranty cover for consumersThe provisions below apply to consumers. A consumer is any natural person who, on entering into the purchase transaction, neither acts in exercising their commercial nor their self-em-ployed activity.You can opt for warranty cover in the form of repair or repla-cement which will be provided free of charge (if applicable, in the form of a successor model of the same or higher quality) or in the form of a credit note.In the case of sensors, floodlights, outdoor and indoor lights, the warranty period for the STEINEL Professional product you have purchased is 1 year for hot-air and hotmelt gluing products in each case from the date on which the product was purchased.We shall bear the shipping costs but not the transport risksinvolved in return shipment.Our warranty cover for entrepreneursThe provisions below apply to entrepreneurs. Entrepreneur is a natural or legal person or partnership with legal personality who or which, on entering into the purchase transaction, acts in exercising their or its commercial or self-employed activity.We have the option of providing warranty cover by rectifying deficiencies free of charge, replacing a product free of charge (if applicable, in the form of a successor model of the same or higher quality) or by issuing a credit note.In the case of sensors, floodlights, outdoor and indoor lights, the warranty period for the STEINEL Professional product you have purchased is 1 year for hot-air and hotmelt gluing products in each case from the date on which the product was purchased.Within the scope of warranty cover, we shall not bear your expenses accruing from subsequent fulfillment nor shall we bear your expenses for removing the defective product and installing a replacement product.Statutory rights accruing from defects, gratuitousnessThe warranty cover described here shall be applicable in addition to the statutory rights of warranty – including special consumer protection provisions – and shall not restrict or replace them. Exercising your statutory rights in the event of defects is gratuitous.Exemptions from the warrantyAll replaceable lamps are expressly excluded from this warranty.In addition to this, the warranty shall not cover:• any wear resulting from use or any other natural wear of product parts or any deficiencies in the STEINEL Professi-onal product that are attributable to wear caused by use or other natural wear,• any improper or non-intended use of the product or any failure to observe the operating instructions,• any unauthorised additions, alterations or other modifica-tions to the product or any deficiencies attributable to the use of accessory,• supplementary or replacement parts which are not genuine STEINEL parts,• any maintenance or care of products that is not carried out in accordance with the operating instructions,• any attachment or installation that is not in accordance with STEINEL’s installation instructions,• any damage or loss occurring in transit. Application of German lawThe warranty shall be governed by German law excluding the United Nations Convention concerning the International Sale of Goods (CISG).Making claimsIf you wish to make a warranty claim, please send your product complete and carriage paid with the original receipt of purchase, which must show the date of purchase and product designation, either to your retailer or directly to us at STEINEL (UK) Ltd. – 25 Manasty Road, Axis Park, Orton Southgate, GB- Peterborough Cambs PE2 6UP United Kingdom. For this reason, we recommend that you keep your receipt of purchase in a safe place until the warranty period expires.MANUFACTURER'S