Genesis GHG1500A User manual

Dual-Temp Heat Gun
Pistolet thermique a deux temperatures
Pistola de aire caliente dos niveles de
temperatura
GHG1500A
Operator’s Manual
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual del Operario

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Dual-Temp Heat Gun
Operator’s Manual GHG1500A
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DUAL-TEMP HEAT GUN 1500 W
Operator’s Manual
Specifications:
•Model:GHG1500A
•RatedVoltage:120VAC,60HZ,12.5Amp
•Output: 750/1500Watts
•AirTemperature:572/1000°F
•AirVolume: 10/17cu.ft./min
Includes:(2)Deectornozzles,(1)reectornozzleand(1)Airreductionnozzle
 WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future
reference.
Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665
WARNING:TheOperationofanypowertoolcanresultinforeign
objectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.
Beforebeginningtooloperation,alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafetyglasses
withsideshieldsandafullfaceshieldwhenneeded.We recommendWide
VisionSafetyMaskforuseovereyeglassesorstandardsafetyglasseswithside
shields.AlwaysweareyeprotectionwhichismarkedtocomplywithANSIZ87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Leadfromlead-basedpaints,
• Crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandothermasonryproducts,and
• Arsenicandchromiumfromchemicallytreatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WEARYOUR
FORESIGHTISBETTER
THANNOSIGHT
SAFETYGLASSES

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 WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY:
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.Clutteredbenchesanddarkareasinvite
accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,suchasinthe
presenceofammableliquids,gases,ordust.Powertoolscreatesparkswhichmayignitethedust
orfumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power
tool.Distractionscancauseyoutolosecontrol.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Nevermodifythepluginanyway.Donot
useanyadapterplugsinanyearthed(grounded)powertools.Doubleinsulatedtoolsareequipped
withapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).Thisplugwilltinapolarizedoutletonly
oneway.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnott,contact
aqualiedelectriciantoinstallapolarizedoutlet.Donotchangethepluginanyway.Double
insulationeliminatestheneedforthethreewiregroundedpowercordandgroundedpowersupply
system.
•Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.Waterenteringapower
toolwillincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
•Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgroundedsurfacessuchaspipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshockif
yourbodyisgrounded.
•Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordforcarrying,pullingorunpluggingthepower
tool.Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts.Damagedcordsincreasetherisk
ofelectricshock.
•Whenoperatingapowertooloutside,useanextensioncordsuitable
for outdoor use. Thesecordsareratedforoutdooruseandreducetheriskofelectricshock.
•DonotuseAConlyratedtoolswithaDCpowersupply.Whilethetoolmay
appeartowork.TheelectricalcomponentsoftheACratedtoolarelikelytofailandrateahazardto
theoperator.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.
Donotusetoolwhiletiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.Amomentof
inattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.Safetyequipmentsuchasdust
mask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionforappropriateconditionswillreduce
personalinjuries.
•Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Keepyourhair,clothingandgloves
awayfrommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.Air
ventsmaycovermovingpartsandshouldbeavoided.

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•Avoidaccidentalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisintheoffpositionbeforepluggingin.
Carryingpowertoolwithyourngerontheswitchorplugginginpowertoolsthathavetheswitch
oninvitesaccidents.
•Removeanyadjustingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturningthepower
tool on. Awrenchorkeythatisleftattachedtoarotatingpartofthetoolmayresultinpersonal
injury.
•Donotoverreach.Maintainproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Lossofbalancecan
causeaninjuryinanunexpectedsituation.
•Ifdevicesareprovidedforconnectionofdustextractionand
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Useofthesedevicescanreducedustrelatedhazards.
•Donotusealadderorunstablesupport.Stablefootingonasolidsurfaceenables
bettercontrolofthetoolinunexpectedsituations.
•Keeptoolhandlesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.Slipperyhandles
cannotsafelycontrolthetool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Secure the work piece. Useclamporotherpracticalwaytoholdtheworkpiecetoa
stableplatform.Holdingtheworkpiecebyhandoragainstyourbodyisunstableandmayleadto
lossofcontrol.
•Donotforcethepowertool.Thetoolwillperformthejobbetterandsaferatthefeed
rateforwhichitisdesigned.Forcingthetoolcouldpossiblydamagethetoolandmayresultin
personalinjury.
•Usethecorrectpowertoolforthejob.Don’tforcethetoolorattachmenttodoa
jobforwhichitisnotdesigned.
•Donotusetoolifswitchdoesnotturnitonoroff.Anytoolthatcannotbe
controlledwiththeswitchisdangerousandmustberepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
center.
•Turnpowertooloff,anddisconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or
batterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemakinganyadjustments,changingtheaccessories,or
storingthetools. Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofanaccidentalstartupwhich
maycausepersonalinjury.
•Storeidletooloutofreachofchildrenandotherinexperienced
persons. Itisdangerousinthehandofuntrainedusers.
•Maintainpowertoolswithcare.Checkforproperalignmentandbindingofmoving
parts,componentbreaks,andanyotherconditionsthatmayaffectthetool’soperation.Aguard
oranyotherpartthatisdamagedmustbeproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservice
centertoavoidriskofpersonalinjury.
•Userecommendedaccessories.Usingaccessoriesandattachmentsnot
recommendedbythemanufacturerorintendedforuseonthistypetoolmaycausedamageto
thetoolorresultinpersonalinjurytotheuser.Consulttheoperator’smanualforrecommended
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•Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharp
cuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.
•Feedtheworkpieceinthecorrectdirectionandspeed.Feedthework
pieceintoablade,cutter,orabrasivesurfaceagainstthedirectionofthecuttingtool’sdirection
ofrotationonly.Incorrectlyfeedingtheworkpieceinthesamedirectionmaycausethework
piecetobethrownoutathighspeed.
•Neverleavethetoolrunningunattended,turnthepoweroff.Donot
leavethetooluntilitcomestoacompletestop.
•Neverstartthepowertoolwhenanyrotatingcomponentisin
contact with the work piece.
 WARNING:USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST
OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE
SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS. Direct particles away from face and body.
Always operate tool in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust
may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis
(a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid
prolonged contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes,
or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use
properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for
dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool Serviced by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertool
ismaintained.
•Serviceyourpowertoolperiodically.Whencleaningatool,becarefulnotto
disassembleanyportionofthetoolsinceinternalwiresmaybemisplacedorpinched.
WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.Doubleinsulatedtoolscan
useeitheratwoorthreewireextensioncord.Asthedistancefromthepowersupplyoutletincreases,
youmustuseaheaviergaugeextensioncord.Usingextensioncordswithinadequatelysizedwire
causesaseriousdropinvoltage,resultinginlossofpowerandpossibletooldamage.Refertothe
tableshownbelowtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.
Thesmallerthegaugenumberofthewire,thegreaterthecapacityofthecord.Forexample:a
14-gaugecordcancarryahighercurrentthana16-gaugecord.Whenusingmorethanoneextension
cordtomakeupthetotallength,besureeachcordcontainsatleasttheminimumwiresizerequired.
Ifyouareusingoneextensioncordformorethanonetool,addthenameplateamperesandusethe
sumtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.

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Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• Ifyouareusinganextensioncordoutdoors,besureitismarkedwiththesufx“W-A”(“W”in
Canada)toindicatethatitisacceptableforoutdooruse.
• Besureyourextensioncordisproperlywiredandingoodelectricalcondition.Alwaysreplacea
damagedextensioncordorhaveitrepairedbyaqualiedpersonbeforeusingit.
• Protectyourextensioncordsfromsharpobjects,excessiveheat,anddamporwetareas.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR HEAT GUNS
 WARNING:DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO
PRODUCT SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can
suffer serious personal injury!
• Do not direct the heat gun airflow at clothing, hair or other body
parts. Do not use as a hair dryer. Heatgunscangeneratetemperaturesof572°For
moreofamelessheat.Contactwiththenozzleorairstreammaycauseseriousburns.
• Inspect and know your work area.Checkyourworkareaforhiddenspacesbefore
applyingheat(behindwalls,ceilings,oors,softsandotherpanels)thatmaycontainammable
materialswhichmayignitewhenusingtheheatgun.Itmaynotbereadilyapparentifthese
materialsigniteandcouldresultinseriouspersonalinjuryandpropertydamage.Avoidexcessive
heatingwhichmayignitetheworkareaormaterialbehinditbycontinuousmovementoftheheat
gunovertheworkarea.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the work area.Heatgunsarecapableofigniting
ammablematerialsinoraroundtheworkarea.
• Do not use near flammable liquids or in explosive atmospheres
containing fumes, gases, or dust.Flamelessheatfromtheheatgunmayignitethe
dustorfumes.Allmaterialsordebriswhichmaybeignitedshouldberemovedfromtheworkarea.
• Shield materials around the heated work areatopreventpropertydamageor
re.
• Always hold the heat gun by its handle. Donottouchthenozzleoraccessorytips,
allowthemtocontactammablematerial,orstoretheheatgununtilthenozzlehascooledtoroom
temperature.Themetalnozzlemayrequire20minutesormoretocooladequatelybeforeitcanbe
touched.Contactingtheheatednozzleoraccessorytipscancausepersonalinjury.Whilecooling,
theheatgunshouldbeplacedinaclearareaawayfromcombustiblematerialswhilecoolingto
preventammablematerialsfromigniting.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16 16
2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14 14
3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12 12
5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12 10
7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 8 8
12.1–16.0 14 12 10 10 8 6
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• When not hand held, place the heat gun on a stable, level surfaceusing
non-combustiblesupportpadsorsupportstandsothenozzleisdirectedupwards,awayfromthe
supportingsurface.Thecordshouldbepositionedsothatitwon'tcontactthehotnozzleorcause
theheatguntofallover.
• Do not leave the heat gun unattended whilerunningorwhilecoolingdown.
• Do not cut off airflow from the heat gun byplacingnozzletooclosetothework
piece.Donotobstructairowthroughtheintakevents.Restrictingheatgunairowmaycause
overheating.
• Store indoors in a dry, high location out of reach by children and
untrained persons.Donotexposethestoredheatguntomoisture.Heatgunsaredangerous
inthehandsofuntrainedpersons.
• Do not use the heat gun in rain, moisture or submerge in water.Exposing
theheatgunelementtowaterorotherliquidsmaycauseanelectricalshockhazard.
• Do not direct heat gun airflow onto glass.Theglassmaycrackresultingin
propertydamageorpersonalinjury.Usethedeectornozzlewhenworkingnearglasstoprotect
andpreventcrackingtheglass
PAINT STRIPPING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Use extreme care when stripping paint. Peelings, residue
and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint
may contain lead and paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain
lead. Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in the
ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible
brain and nervous system damage; young and unborn children are particularly
vulnerable. Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine
whether the paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your
local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to
check the lead content of the paint to be removed. LEAD-BASED PAINT
SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND MUST NOT BE
REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
1. Move the work piece outdoors.Ifthisisnotpossible,openwindowsandplacean
exhaustfaninawindow.Besurethefanismovingairfrominsidetooutside.Properventilation
reducestheriskofinhalingfumesordustcreatedbyusingtheheatgun.
2. Remove or cover any household items in the areasuchascarpets,rugs,
furniture,clothing,cookingutensilsandairducts.
3. Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or
peelings.Wearprotectiveclothingsuchasextraworkshirts,overallsandhats.
4. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume)
respirator mask,whichhasbeenapprovedbytheOccupationalSafetyandHealth
Administration(OSHA),theNationalInstituteofSafetyandHealth(NIOSH),ortheUnitedStates
BureauofMines.Thesemasksandreplaceableltersarereadilyavailableatmajorhardware
stores.Besurethemaskts.Beardsandfacialhairmaykeepmasksfromsealingproperly.
Changeltersoften.DISPOSABLEPAPERMASKSARENOTADEQUATE.
5. Work one room at a time.Furnishingsshouldberemovedorplacedinthecenterof
theroomandcovered.Workareasshouldbesealedofffromtherestofthedwellingbysealing
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6. Keep the work environment clean.Keepfoodanddrinksawayfromtheworkarea.
Washhands,arms,faceandrinsemouthbeforeeatinganddrinking.Donotsmoke,orchewgum
ortobaccointheworkarea.Paintscrapingsanddustcreatedfromremovingpaintmaycontain
chemicalsthatarehazardous.
7. Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing
mothers should not be present in the work area untiltheworkisdoneandall
cleanupiscomplete.
8. Use caution when operating the heat gun.Keeptheheatgunmovingtoprevent
creatingexcessivelyhightemperatures.Excessiveheatcancausepaintandothermaterialsto
burnandcausefumes,whichmaybeinhaledbytheoperator.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors.Use
awetclothtocleanallwalls,sillsandanyothersurfacewherepaintscrapingsordusthave
accumulated.DONOTSWEEP,DRYDUSTORVACUUM.Useahighphosphatedetergent,trisodium
phosphate(TSP),oratrisodiumphosphatesubstitutetocleanandmoptheworkarea.
10. Properly dispose of paint scrapings.Followingeachworksessionputthepaint
chips,scrapings,anddebrisinadoubleplasticbag.Closeitwithtapeortwisttiesanddisposeof
properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area toavoid
transferringdusttootherpartsofthebuilding.Washworkclothesseparately.Wipeshoesoffwith
awetragthatisthenwashedwiththeworkclothes.Washhairandbodythoroughlywithsoapand
water.
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YOUR HEAT GUN
1.TriggerSwitch
2.AirNozzle
3.ReectorNozzle
4.DeectorNozzle
5.DeectorNozzle
6.AirReductionNozzle
UNPACKING AND CONTENT
IMPORTANT:Due to modern mass production techniques, it is
unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything
wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the
fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
Contents in package:
Description QTY
HeatGun  1
 ReectorNozzle  1
 DeectorNozzle  2
 AirreductionNozzle 1
 Operator'sManual  1
2
6 5 4
3
1
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OPERATION
WARNING: Always check that the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating name plate.
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a function on the tool.
YourHeatGunisahigh-quality,generalpurposeheatgun.Itshighpowerandairowratingsenable
youtoperformmoreheatingjobsfasterandmoreefcientlywheneverfast,consistentandportable
heatisneeded.
Thisheatgun'sdualheatrangeandairowsettingsquicklyprovideheatedairtoaccomplishnumerous
plumbing,electrical,woodworking,remodeling,craftandmetalworkingtasks.Examplesoftypicaluses
foryourheatgunaloneorwiththeincludedaccessorynozzlesandscrapersare:
–Heatingliquidsandsolids
–Thawingfrozenpipes,coils,gutters,anddownspouts
–Solderingcopperplumbingpipettings
–Bendingandformingplastics
–Activatingadhesivesandcuringepoxies
–Shrinkingshrinkabletubingandpackagingshrinkwrap
–Removalofvinylandlinoleumoortile
–Dryingpaintsandvarnish
–Dryingwoodorcreatingdecorativewoodscorching
–Loosening“frozen”nutsandbolts
–Caulkingandputtyremoval
–Strippingpaint
–Softeningvariousmaterials
Operating Instruction
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses
with side shields.
WARNING: Be aware that material behind or in between exposed
surfaces may ignite.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns and/or fire, keep the tool
moving at all times over the material you are heating.
Thisproductisadualtemperaturecontrolheatgunandusesa3positionrockertypeswitch.Moved
tothecenterposition,marked“O”,theheatgunisturnedOFF.Depressthelowerswitchportion
completely,marked“I”,forthe“Low”temperaturerange.Depresstheupperswitchportioncompletely,
marked“ll”,forthe“High”temperaturerange.
1.Plugtheheatgunintoaproperlyratedoutlet.
2.Ifusinganaccessorynozzletip,installthedesiredaccessorynozzletipbyslidingitontothenose
oftheheatgun.
3.Depresscompletelytheupperorlowerportionoftherockerswitchtoobtainthedesiredheat
range.Itissuggestedthatyoustartinthelowerheatrangewhenbeginninganoperationandthen
movetothehighertemperaturerangeif needed.
4.Toturntheheatgunoffafteruse,movetheswitchtothecenterposition,“0”.
5.Allowtheheatgunnozzletocoolbyrestingthegunontherearairintakehousingandthehandle,
withthegun'snozzlepointingupward.

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Thecorrectamountofheatusedforeachapplicationdependsontheselectedheatrange,material
beingworked,thedistanceofthenozzlefromtheworksurfaceandlengthoftimethatheatisapplied
totheworksurface.
Werecommendthatyouexperimentwithapieceofscrapmaterialbeforeperforminganoperation.
Carefullyapproachtheworkuntilyoudeterminethepropercombinationofheatrange,distancefrom
theworksurfaceanddurationofheatapplication.
Alwaysmaintainheatgunmovementovertheworksurfaceusingagentlebackandforthmovement
whileapplyingheatunlessyoundthataconcentratedapplicationofheatbestdeliversthedesired
resultsforaparticularoperation.
APPLICATIONS
WARNING: Reduce the risk of heat damage and personal injury, shield
combustible materials and areas adjacent to the work piece. Protect yourself
from hot paint scrapings and dust.
Stripping paint
1.Fitthewide“deector”accessorytipontotheheatgunnozzle.Thistipwillspreadtheheatovera
widersurfacearea,speedingpaintremoval.The“deector”tipwillalsohelpprotectwindowglass
fromcrackingduetothermalshockwhenremovingpaintneartheglass.
2.Turntheheatgunon,startinginthe“Low”heatsettingandholditabout1inchfromthepainted
surfacebeingstripped.Thebestcombinationofdistance,heatrange,andspeedofstrippingwill
bedeterminedbyexperience.
3.Worksmallareas,movingthegunslowlyoverthesurface.Whenthepaintbeginstoblisterand
bubble,movethegunsteadilyacrossthesurfacewhilescrapingofftheloosenedpaintbehind
theheatgun.Useascraperthatbestmatchestheworksurfaceshapeandwidthofthepaint
loosenedbytheheatgun'spath.Preheatingthescraperasyouareheatingthepaintedsurface
willincreasethespeedofpaintstripping.
4.Donotburnorheatthepaintfortoolongsincethiswillmakethepaintmoredifculttoremove.
Forworkinginconnedareas,awayfromglass,removethewidedeectortip.
5.Whenthejobiscompleted,movetherockerswitchto“OFF”andproperlypositiontheheatgunto
cool,awayfromcombustiblematerial.
Shrinking tubing
Shrinktubingismostoftenusedinplaceof“electrical”tapetoholdjoinedwiresinpositionand
provideinsulation.Whenexposedtoadequateheat,thetubingshrinkstothediameterandshapeof
thewireitcovers.
Slidethetubingoverthewiretobeinsulated;holdthewirewithonehandawayfromthehotair
streamandholdtheheatgunintheotherhand.Movethetubingfromsidetosidethroughtheheated
airowuntilthetubinghasshrunk.Ifthewiremustbeheldwithbothhands,positiontheheatgun
withthenozzlepointedupwardbyrestingtheheatgunonthehandleandthereargunhousing.Then
passthetubingcoveredwirefromsidetosidethroughthehotairowuntilthewireshrinkstothe
desireddiameter.Removethewirefromtheairowandmovetherockerswitchtothe“OFF”position.
Removing caulking and putty
Experimentationandexperiencewillhelpdevelopapropertechnique,heatsettingandaccessory
nozzletipusage.Whenremovingputtyorcaulkingnearwindows,usethedeectortiptoprotectand
preventcrackingtheglass.Movetheheatgunoverthecaulkingorputtyuntilitsoftens,thenusethe
appropriatelyshapedscraperorputtyknifetoremovethematerial.

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Removing floor tile
Directtheheatedairatanedgeorcornerofthetiletoberemoved.Movetheheatguninabackand
forthmotionoverthechosenarea.Thiswillsoftentheadhesivebackingnearthetile'sedgeenablingit
tobepriedupwardswithaputtyknifeorothersuitablepryingtool.Withthebottomofthetileexposed,
heatcanbeappliedtobothsurfacesmakingtheremovalprocessmuchquickertoaccomplish.
Bending and forming plastics
Experimentationwithapieceofscrapmaterialwillhelpdevelopapropertechniqueforbendingand
formingplastics.You'llrequireaxtureforholdingthepieceofplastictobebent.Thisxturenot
onlyholdsthematerialbutwillaidyouinestablishingthe“bend”lineacrosstheentirelengthofthe
material.Movetheheatgunbackandforthalongtheentirelengthof“bend”lineuntiltheplastic
softens,thenbendtheplastictothedesiredposition.Excessiveheatingmaycausetheplastictomelt
orcauseunacceptabledistortion.
Shrinking packaging wrap
Encloseandsealtheproductintheshrinkwrapandthenpokeasmallholeinthewraptoallow
trappedairtoescape.Movetheheatgunbackandforthacrossthepackageuntiltheshrinkwraphas
evenlyshrunk.
Loosening nuts and bolts
Pointthehotairowontothenutorboltyouwanttoloosen.Theheatwillcausemetaltoexpand
andtheamountofheatexposurerequiredtoloosenthepartwillvaryduetothetypeofmetalandits
thickness.Whentheparthasbeenheatedsufciently,stoptheheatingprocess.Usingthepropertype
andsizewrench,loosenthenutorbolt.
Soldering copper pipe fittings
Donotattemptsolderingcopperpipeandpipettingsintendedforusewithoutrstinvestingthe
requiredtimetopracticeandmasterthisplumbingskill.Onlyaftersuccessfullyjoiningandthen
testingthejointsforstrengthandleakageshouldyouattemptperformingthisoperation.
1.Attachthesolderingorthereectoraccessorytiptotheheatgunnozzle.
2.Deburrthepipeandttingusingaleofsandpaper.Thencleantheinsideofthettingandthe
exteriorportionofthepipetobettedusingawirebrush,sandpaper,orsteelwool.
3.Coatthecleanexteriorportionofpipeandthetting'sinteriorwithux.Thenslidethettingover
thepipewithatwistingmotionandensurethettingisalignedproperly.
4.Sliptheaccessorynozzlearoundthejointtobesoldered.Usingthehightemperaturesettingon
theheatgun,heatthejoint.
5.Whentheuxbubblesandthecopperbecomesslightlylighterincolor,applythesolderwiretothe
perimeterofthejointandrepositiontheheatgunsoexcesssolderdoesnotdripintoit.Remove
theheatgunwhenthesolderbeginstoevenlyowintoandaroundthejoint.Thenwipearound
thestillhotjointwithadampragtoremoveexcesssolderandux.
6.Ifthejoint'sttingisconnectingmorethanonepieceofpipe,allthepipeendsgoingintothe
commonttingandtting'sinternalsurfacesshouldbeproperlypreparedandconnectedtogether.
Thenallthejointsshouldbesolderedinasingleoperation.(Whensolderinganewconnectioninto
attingalreadycontaininganishedpipejoint,youriskmeltingthepreviouslysolderedjointand
creatinganeventualleakorfailedjoint.)
Solderingcopperpipettingsiscommonlyreferredtoas“sweating”.Thesolderjoinsandsealsthe
pipetottingviacapillaryactionwhichdraws,or“sweats”,themoltensolderintothegapbetween
thepipeandttingsurfaces,creatingastrongandleakfreeseal.

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Defrosting frozen pipes
Attachthereectortiptotheheatgunnozzle.Sliptheaccessorynozzletiparoundthefrozenpipe
andmovetheheatgunbackandforth,workinginwardsfromtheedgetothecenteruntilthepartis
defrostedorthawed.
WARNING: Do not attempt to defrost PVC, CPVC, or other plastic pipes
with a heat gun.
WARNING: Water pipes are often difficult to distinguish from gas pipes!
Before attempting to defrost metal pipe with a heat gun, confirm the pipe is a
water line and not a gas pipe.
WARNING: Copper pipes are joined with solder containing tin which
melts at about 392°F. Exercise extreme caution when defrosting near pipe
fittings that you don't exceed solder's melting point or a leak may result,
possibly causing property damage.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Avoidusingsolventswhencleaningplasticparts.Mostplasticsaresusceptibletodamagefrom
varioustypesofcommercialsolventsandmaybedamagedbytheiruse.Usecleanclothstoremove
dirt,dust,oil,grease,etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Electrictoolsusedonberglassmaterial,wallboard,spacklingcompounds,orplasteraresubject
toacceleratedwearandpossibleprematurefailurebecausetheberglasschipsandgrindingsare
highlyabrasivetobearings,brushes,commutators,etc.Consequently,wedonotrecommendedusing
thistoolforextendedworkonthesetypesofmaterials.However,ifyoudoworkwithanyofthese
materials,itisextremelyimportanttocleanthetoolusingcompressedair.
LUBRICATION
Thistoolispermanentlylubricatedatthefactoryandrequiresnoadditionallubrication.

Pistolet thermique a deux temperatures
Manuel d’utilisation GHG1500A
English
Dual-Temp Heat Gun
Operator’s Manual GHG1500A
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TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Thisproductiswarrantedfreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor2yearsafterdateof
purchase.Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotcovernormalwearandtearordamagefromneglector
accident.Theoriginalpurchaseriscoveredbythiswarrantyanditisnottransferable.Priortoreturning
yourtooltostorelocationofpurchase,pleasecallourToll-FreeHelpLineforpossiblesolutions.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT WARRANTED IF USED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES.
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED IN THIS KIT ARE NOT COVERED BY THE 2 YEAR WARRANTY.
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