Tabla De Contenido; Specified Use; General Safety Instructions - Metabo H 16-500 Instrucciones De Manejo

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Operating Instructions
Dear customer,
Many thanks for the trust that you have placed in us by purchasing your new Metabo power tool. Each
Metabo power tool is carefully tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance.
Nevertheless, the service life of a power tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the infor-
mation contained in these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your
Metabo power tool, the longer it will provide dependable service.
Contents
1 Specified Use
2 General Safety Instructions
3 Special Safety Instructions
4 Overview
5 Use
6 Servicing
7 Troubleshooting
8 Accessories
9 Repairs
10 Environmental Protection
11 Technical Specifications

1 Specified Use

The heat gun is suitable for the following tasks:
Removal of old paint coats, drying of freshly
applied paint, thawing of frozen water lines,
heating of plastics prior to forming, soldering (e.g.
of copper lines), gluing and jointing with hot-melt-
type adhesives, welding of plastics.
This tool is not designed for use by persons
(including children) with physical, sensory or
mental disabilities, or with insufficient experience
and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety, or have
received instructions on how to use the tool by this
person.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use. Generally accepted acci-
dent prevention regulations and the enclosed
safety information must be observed.

2 General Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
UL WARNING:
Read this instruction book
before using. To reduce risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose to rain or moisture. Store
indoors. Double insulated. When servicing, use
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only identical replacement parts. When using
electric tools, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury. This hot air gun
operates at 1200°F with no visual indication of
temperature (no flame). Never leave device
unattended. Otherwise risk of fire. The heat stream
at the outlet nozzle will burn flesh. Do not turn on
heat gun with hand in front of nozzle. DO NOT USE
NEAR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. DO NOT USE
FOR:
• Heating gas engines
• Heating car batteries
• Thawing refrigerator equipment.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known
(to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING!
This tool is capable of producing temperatures up
to 1200°F of flameless heat at the nozzle.
ALWAYS:
• Direct the heat away from yourself and others.
• Prevent ignition of combustible materials on or
near the workpiece.
• Prevent blockage of intake and nozzle openings.
• Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher on hand.
• Allow the nozzle and accessory tips to cool to
room temperature before storage.
Cautions
1. WARNING: Hidden areas such as behind walls,
ceilings, floors, soffit boards and other panels