Functional Description - Makita DHG180 Manual De Instrucciones

OPERATION
NOTE: At first use of the heat gun, some smoke may
emit from the nozzle. This is normal and will soon
decrease.
Switching On and Off
Switching On
— Pull the lock off lever downwards and pull in the
switch trigger to switch on tool.
— Press in the lock on button on the left with your
thumb to keep the tool running.
Switching Off
— Release the switch trigger to stop.
— To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the
switch trigger fully to unlock. Release the switch
trigger to stop.
► Fig.4: 1. Lock off lever 2. Switch trigger 3. Lock on
button
Temperature setting (DHG181)
The temperature is adjustable by turning the tempera-
ture dial. The dial is marked 1 (lowest temperature) to 6
(highest temperature).
Adjust to suitable temperature for your applications.
The following table suggests setting for different
applications.
Setting
1
(Ambient temperature)
2 - 6
Air volume setting (DHG181)
The air volume is adjustable by switching the air volume
switch at position 1 or 2.
► Fig.5: 1. Air volume switch (1/2)
Using the tool with it stands on
its own
This tool can be used with upright position or with the
heat nozzle facing up as shown in the figure.
When using the tool with it stands on its own, turn on
the switch and then press in the lock on button to keep
the tool running.
► Fig.6
Applications
Cooling the hot parts.
Cooling the machines before
changing the nozzle.
Drying paint and varnish.
Removing stickers.
Waxing and de-waxing.
Shrinking PVC wrapping and
insulation tubes.
Thawing frozen pipes.
Welding plastics.
Bending plastic pipes and
sheets.
WARNING:
as shown. Turn off the switch before putting down
the tool in other postures.
CAUTION:
When using the tool with it stands
on its own, put the tool on the stable position.
Using the tool on unstable place or a place with a
slope, the tool may fall down and cause an injury.
Cooling down
The heating nozzle and accessories became very hot
during use. Let them cool down before attempting to
move or store the tool.
CAUTION:
After use, do not touch nozzle until
it has had time to cool.
CAUTION:
Do not leave work area until tool
has cooled. Be alert for indications of concealed
fire. Allow time for the tool to cool then clean and
store the tool indoors out of children's reach.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
LED light
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Hook
The hook allows you to hang the tool to your selected
location.
1. Press the hook release button.
2.
Swing the hook outside.
► Fig.7: 1. Hook release button 2. Hook
To store the hook, swing the hook to the original posi-
tion, and then push the hook into the tool until it clicks.
► Fig.8
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
10 ENGLISH
Only use the tool in either posture