Skil VA1 8020 Serie Manual Original página 7

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Heat gun
INTRODUCTION
This tool is intended for the removal of paint, the forming
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and welding of plastic, and the warming of heat-
shrinkable tubing; the tool is also suitable for soldering
and tinning, loosening adhesive joints and defrosting
water pipes
• This tool is not intended for professional use
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TECHNICAL DATA 1
TOOL ELEMENTS 2
A On/off switch
B Buttons for setting temperature (8040)
C Buttons for setting air flow (8040)
D Display (LCD) (8040)
E Nozzle release ring
F Ventilation slots
G Glass protection nozzle
H Round nozzle
J Reflector nozzle
K Reduction nozzle
L Air outlet/nozzle
M Dial wheel (8020)
N Button for memory storing (8040)
P Button for memory selection (8040)
SAFETY
GENERAL
• This tool can be used by
children aged 8 and above
and by persons who have
physical, sensory or mental
limitations or a lack of
experience or knowledge if a
person responsible for their
safety supervises them or has
instructed them in the safe
operation of the tool and they
understand the associated
dangers (otherwise, there is a
danger of operating errors and
injuries)
• Supervise children (this will
ensure that children do not play
with the tool)
• Cleaning and user
maintenance of the tool shall
not be made by children
without supervision
8020/8040
BEFORE USE:
• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and,
in case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a
qualified person; never open the tool yourself
• Inspect tool cord and plug before each use and, if
damaged, have them replaced by a qualified person
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• Never use the tool when the cord is damaged; it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Use the tool and its accessories in accordance with this
instruction manual and in the manner intended for the
tool; use of the tool for operations, different from those
normally expected to be performed by the tool, could
result in a hazardous situation
• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool
• Be sure tool is switched off when plugging in
DURING USE:
• Handle the tool with care; prevent fire and burns
- do not touch the air outlet/nozzle and the heated object;
- do not hold the air outlet/nozzle too close to the object
- do not direct the hot air flow towards the same surface
- never look down the air outlet/nozzle
- wear protective gloves and use safety glasses
- never direct the hot air flow towards persons or animals
- never use the tool for drying hair
- do not leave the tool unattended
- never use the tool in the proximity of inflammable gases
- when working with plastic, paint, varnish and similar
- take into account, that heat may be transferred to
- to be on the safe side, have a bucket of water or a fire
• Prevent electrical shock
- never poke anything down the air outlet/nozzle
- avoid body contact with earthed surfaces (e.g. pipes,
- ensure the tool does not get wet
- do not use the tool in damp locations
- when used outdoors, connect the tool via a fault
• Handle the cord with care
- always keep away the cord from the hot air flow and the
- keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges
- do not carry the tool by the cord, and do not yank the
- do not suspend the tool by the cord
• Never use the tool in conjunction with chemical solvents
• Make sure work area is adequately ventilated
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they become extremely hot
to be worked on
for too long
or combustible materials (risk of explosion)
materials, inflammable and poisonous gases may
be produced; inform yourself beforehand about the
materials to be worked on
combustible materials out of eyesight
extinguisher handy, in case any material catches fire
radiators, ranges, refrigerators)
current (FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current
of 30 mA maximum, and only use an extension cord
which is intended for outdoor use and equipped with a
splashproof coupling-socket
air outlet/nozzle
cord to disconnect it from the socket