Prior To Operation - DeWalt D26950 Manual De Instrucciones

D26960
Press and release the LCD air temperature indicator
and adjuster to set the desired temperature in 50˚F
4
(10˚C) increments. To continously increase or decrease
the temperature press and hold the LCD air temperature
indicator and adjuster 4 . Release the indicator when
desired temperature or minimum/maximum temperature
is reached.
The display shows the actual rising/falling temperature until
the desired temperature is reached.
Set and Forget Temperature Control
System
D26960
The desired temperature is stored in the memory of the
tool. Each time the heat gun is turned on, the heat gun
heats to the last temperature setting, with respect to air
flow. If unsure about the setting, always start with a low
temperature setting and gradually increase the temperature
until the desired setting is reached.
Applications
The table below suggests settings for different applications.
Setting
Low
High
To Attach the Correct Accessory
This tool is supplied with a set of accessories for
different applications.
Icon Description
Cone nozzle
2" (50 mm) Fish tail
surface nozzle
1. Make sure the on/off switch
tool is disconnected from the power source. Ensure the
nozzle has cooled down.
2. Place the desired accessory onto the nozzle.
Applications
• Drying paint and varnish
• Removing stickers
• Waxing and dewaxing
• Drying wet timber prior to filling
• Shrinking PVC wrapping and
insulation tubes
• Thawing frozen pipes
• Welding plastics
• Bending plastic pipes and sheets
• Loosening rusted or tightly
fastened nuts and bolts
• Removing paint and lacquer
• Soldering plumbing joints
• Removing linoleum or vinyl
floor tiles
Purpose
Welding, soldering,
shrink sleeving (heat over
concentrated small area)
Drying, removing paint,
removing vinyl or linoleum,
thawing (heat spread over
wide area)
is in position O and the
1
OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Make sure the nozzle always points away
from you and any bystanders.

WARNING: DO NOT drop anything into the nozzle.

WARNING: DO NOT exceed 60 minutes "ON" in a
2 hour period.

Prior to Operation

1. Attach the correct accessory recommended for
the application.
2. Turn the air temperature adjustment knob/LCD air
temperature indicator and adjuster
air temperature.
Switching On and Off (Fig. B)
1. Push the on/off switch 1
settings:
A low air flow to heat up the workpiece slowly.
I 8.5 CFM [120–750˚F (50˚–400˚C)]
8.8 CFM [150–750˚F (65˚–400˚C)] (D26960)
A high air flow to heat up the workpiece quickly.
II 16 CFM [120–1100˚F (50˚–600˚C)]
17.7 CFM [(150–1100˚F) (65˚–600˚C)] (D26960)
2. To turn the tool off, push the on/off switch
position O. Disconnect the tool from the power source
and let the tool cool down before moving or storing it.
Fig. B
1
Removing Paint (Fig. A)

WARNING: Refer to Important Notice under
Additional safety information before using the
tool to remove paint.

WARNING: Do not strip metal window frames as the
heat may crack the glass.
• When striping other window frames, use a glass
protection nozzle.
English
to desired
4
to the desired air flow
to
1
5