AEG BHG18 Traducción Del Manual Original página 6

EN ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The heat gun can be used for the purposes listed below:
• Shrink fitting
• Bending plastic pipes
• Thawing frozen pipes
• Softening adhesives
• Soft soldering
• Window tinting
The product is intended for commercial use.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifi cations provided with the product.
Failure to follow all instructions in this user manual may result in
electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
HEAT GUN SAFETY WARNINGS
The product can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
A fi re may result if the product is not used with care, therefore:
• be careful when using the product in places where there are
combustible materials;
• do not apply to the same place for a long time;
• do not use in presence of an explosive atmosphere;
• be aware that heat may be conducted to combustible materials
that are out of sight;
• place the product upright and allow it to cool down before
storage;
• do not leave the product unattended when it is switched on.
The product may start a fi re if appropriate precautions are not
taken.
Keep the product away from rain or water to avoid risks of fi re or
electric shock.
The nozzle gets extremely hot. Wear gloves and eye protection.
Be careful not to touch the nozzle as it becomes extremely hot.
Do not direct the hot airfl ow towards people or animals.
Never reduce the hot airfl ow by blocking or covering the nozzle.
Ensure that the nozzle does not come into contact with materials
during or after operation.
Always wear eye protection when stripping paint overhead.
When using the product, do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Wear non-slip footwear and a hair net to protect and retain hair.
Make sure you are always well balanced when using the product.
Ensure that the product is always clean, dry and free from oil or
grease.
Never use the product in a damp or very wet area (for example:
bathrooms, saunas).
Always store the product in a safe place, out of the reach of
children. It is not a toy.
Do not use the product as a hair dryer.
Check the area where the product is to be used. Behind ceilings,
fl oors and false ceilings may contain highly fl ammable material.
Always check these before using the product.
When working on small or irregular shaped objects, clamp the
object in a vice or clip.
Ensure the switch is at off position before installing the battery
pack.
Remove the battery pack from the product when it is not in use.
Ensure that the product cannot start accidentally. If the product
stops while it is in use, disconnect it from the power source and
have it serviced by an authorised service centre.
Never use the product in combination with solvents.
Always work in a well ventilated area. Flakes and residues of lead-
based paints are highly toxic.
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Do not expose battery products to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a battery product will increase the risk of electric shock.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the product.
Remove the rechargeable batteries from the product before
recharging them.
Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Remove exhausted batteries from the product and safely dispose
of them.
If the appliance is to be stored unused for a long period, remove
the battery.
Do not short circuit the supply terminals of the batteries.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack, or charger in fl uid or allow fl uid to fl ow inside them.
Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such as seawater, certain industrial
chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or
by burning them. AEG distributors off er to retrieve old batteries to
protect our environment.
Battery packs that have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be fully charged
after use.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and
away from moisture.
• Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
Battery pack protection
The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being
overloaded and helps to ensure long life.
Under extreme stress, the battery electronics turn off the product
automatically. To restart, turn the product off and then on again.
If the product does not start up again, the battery pack may have
discharged completely. Recharge the battery pack.
Transporting lithium batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with
local, national, and international provisions and regulations.
• Batteries can be transported by road without further requirement.
• Commercial transport of lithium-ion batteries by third parties is
subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation
and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately
trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by
corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
• Ensure that the battery contact terminals are protected and
insulated to prevent short circuit.
• Ensure that the battery pack is secured against movement within
the packaging.
• Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
• Check with the forwarding company for further advice.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 2.
1. Heat gun nozzle
2. Lock-on button
3. Lock-off lever
4. On/off switch
5. Handle
6. LED light
7. Deflector nozzle
8. Concentrator nozzle
9. Battery pack
MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics
are susceptible to various types of commercial solvents and may