Skil 8003 CA: • Preventelectricalshock 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUNS • Handlethecordwithcare BEFORE USE: AFTER USE: DURING USE:

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

- never use the tool in the proximity of inammable

users.

gases or combustible materials (risk of explosion)

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

- when working with plastic, paint, varnish and similar

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

materials, inammable and poisonous gases may be

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

produced; inform yourself beforehand about the

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

materials to be worked on

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

- take into account, that heat may be transferred to

maintained power tools.

combustible materials out of eyesight

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

- to be on the safe side, have a bucket of water or a re

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

extinguisher handy, in case any material catches re

likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Preventelectricalshock

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

- never poke anything down the air outlet/nozzle

accordance with these instructions, taking into

- avoid body contact with earthed surfaces (e.g. pipes,

account the working conditions and the work to be

radiators, ranges, refrigerators)

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

- ensure the tool does not get wet

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

- do not use the tool in damp locations

5) SERVICE

- when used outdoors, connect the tool via a fault

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

current (FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current of

person using only identical replacement parts. This

30 mA maximum, and only use an extension cord

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

which is intended for outdoor use and equipped with a

splashproof coupling-socket

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUNS

• Handlethecordwithcare

- always keep away the cord from the hot air ow and

BEFORE USE:

the air outlet/nozzle

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in

- keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

- do not carry the tool by the cord, and do not yank the

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

cord to disconnect it from the socket

• Inspect tool cord and plug before each use and, if

- do not suspend the tool by the cord

damaged, have them replaced by a qualied person

• Never use the tool in conjunction with chemical solvents

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

• Make sure work area is adequately ventilated

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• Keep work area clean and well lit

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

• Keep children away from work area

damaged

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

• Use the tool and its accessories in accordance with this

• Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops; under

instruction manual and in the manner intended for the

unfavourable power supply conditions, other equipment

tool; use of the tool for operations, dierent from those

may be aected (if the system impedance of the power

normally expected to be performed by the tool, could

supply is lower than 0,127 + j0,079 Ohm, disturbances

result in a hazardous situation

are unlikely to occur); if you need further clarication, you

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of

may contact your local power supply authority

16 years

• Stay alert; watch what you are doing, use common sense

• This tool is not intended for use by persons (including

and do not operate the tool when you are tired

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

• Take a secure stance; do not overreach, especially on

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

ladders and stages

they have been given supervision or instruction

• Ensure that the tool is switched o, before putting it aside

concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

their safety

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

AFTER USE:

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool

• Switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

• Be sure tool is switched o when plugging in

• Allowthetooltocooldownforatleast30minutes

DURING USE:

before storage

• Handlethetoolwithcare;preventfireandburns

• Suspend the tool on hanging ring D 2 or set it down on

- do not touch the air outlet/nozzle and the heated

its rear in an upright position; when doing so, make sure

object; they become extremely hot

no combustible materials or inammable gases are in the

- do not hold the air outlet/nozzle too close to the object

proximity

to be worked on

• Do not store/leave the tool outdoors

- do not direct the hot air ow towards the same surface

• Store the tool in a dry and locked-up place, out of reach

for too long

of children

- never look down the air outlet/nozzle

- wear protective gloves and use safety glasses

- never direct the hot air ow towards persons or

animals

- never use the tool for drying hair

- do not leave the tool unattended

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