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6 MACHINE-SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read
all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save
these instructions.
Before using the appliance
▪ Check the following:
▪ Make sure the voltage of the tool corresponds with the power voltage;
▪ Are the mains lead and the mains plug in a good state: strong, without ravels or damages.
▪ Caution is advised when using long extension cables
▪ Do not use the appliance under moist circumstances;
▪ The metal mouthpiece gets hot. Watch out and do not touch the metal mouthpiece;
▪ Prevent damage of the heating element. Do not lock or block the mouth piece or the
ventilation openings;
▪ Do not leave the appliance when switched on;
▪ When in operation do not point the device at people or animals
▪ Never look into the hot air nozzle
▪ Do not use this device in rain or damp surroundings, or near explosive or flammable
products.
▪ Do not use the device on or near very dry spots to avoid fire
▪ Always remove the plug from the socket when not using the device, when replacing the
nozzles or during maintenance of the device
▪ Do not point the device at the same place for longer periods of time
▪ Do not hold the device too close to the surface about to be worked on as the device can
overheat
▪ Pay attention to the direct / indirect workspace as the heat can ignite flammable materials,
which are close by but not necessarily in view
▪ Do not allow the hot parts of the device to touch the cord or other flammable materials
▪ The device should always be clean, dry and free of grease and oil
▪ Do not use the appliance for purposes other than for which it is intended.
This appliance operates at a temperature of 650 degrees without visible
signs of this temperature (no flames), still there is a chance of fire risk.
Watch out for the hot air stream from the mouth piece. This air stream can
cause burns.
7 WHEN OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
▪ If you are going to use the tool, vapours and gas can be released during a short time. This
can be harmful for your health. Asthmatics can suffer hindrance of it;
▪ Before connecting the plug to the mains voltage you have to check if the switch is in
position “0”;
▪ Keep the mains lead always away from the mouthpiece of the tool;
▪ Keep children and animals away from the appliance if you are using it.
▪ Keep all parts of the body away from the metal heating head (incl. the nozzle). Do not
touch it before it is cooled down. Carry the appliance always and only by the insulated
handle, because the burner may come in contact with hidden wiring or its own electrical
cable.
