Ironton 61581 User manual

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1500 Watt Heat Gun

Owner’s Manual

WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety

precautions may result in serious personal injury.

Item #61581

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Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read

the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin

using it.

This heat gun is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool

and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or

improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not

designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified

and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed.

For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents

Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4

Packaging Contents..............................................................................................................................4

Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4

Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4

Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................6

Grounding..............................................................................................................................................7

Extension Cords....................................................................................................................................8

Main Parts of Heat Gun.........................................................................................................................9

Before Each Use....................................................................................................................................9

Operating Instructions..........................................................................................................................9

After Each Use.....................................................................................................................................12

Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................12

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................12

Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................13

Parts List..............................................................................................................................................14

Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................14

Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................15

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Intended Use

The Ironton 1500 Watt Heat Gun is designed for stripping paint, shrinking PVC wrapping , bending

plastics, as well as general drying and thawing purposes. It provides sufficient power for DIY use.

Features 2 heat settings, large trigger switch for comfort, mica paper element and removable collar.

Hang ring for convenient storage.

Packaging Contents

Heat Gun

4 Piece Nozzle Set

Owner’s Manual

Technical Specifications

Property

Specification

Rate

750 Watt / 1500 Watt

Temperature Rate

572° F / 932° F

Air Flow

280/480 L/Min

Important Safety Information

⚠WARNING

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury

or property damage.

The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or

situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be

aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.

Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and

have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.

Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or

safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product

was designed.

Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger

industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This

product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use

this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.

Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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⚠WARNING

WORK AREA SAFETY

Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.

Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas

may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.

Do not use the heat gun where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite

the flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

Do not allow the heat gun to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated

and contact will cause electrical shock.

Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow

children to handle the product.

Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your

work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury

and/or property damage if contacted.

⚠WARNING

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use

the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of

inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, 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 on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.

Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety

goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in

dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,

and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Remove keys or wrenches before connecting the tool to an air supply, power supply, or turning on

the tool. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may cause personal

injury.

Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety precaution

allows for proper tool operation using both hands.

⚠CAUTION

HEAT GUN USE AND CARE

Do not force the heat gun. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for

which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.

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Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly

and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the

product with a damaged part.

Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with

the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative

before using.

Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position

before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store the heat gun when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.

Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.

Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with

another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than

the tool itself.

Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.

Do not leave the tool running unattended.

Specific Operation Warnings

⚠WARNING

Wear the proper protective equipment including ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection, NIOSH

compliant respiratory protection, and heat resistant gloves.

Fire and burn hazard. Do not point the heat gun at people or animals.

Burn hazard. Do not touch the nozzle of the heat gun until it has cooled down.

The nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the heat gun on flammable surfaces when operating or

immediately after the heat gun has been turned off. Always set the heat gun on a flat, level surface

so that the nozzle tip is directed upwards and away from the supporting surface.

Do not use near combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, and paper which can scorch

and catch fire.

Do not use the heat gun as a hair dryer.

To prevent property damage, keep the gun in constant motion. Do not stop or dwell in one spot.

Fire hazard. Use extreme caution if the other side of the material being scraped is inaccessible,

such as house siding. Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards, and other

panels may contain flammable materials that could be ignited by the heat gun.

Do not use the heat gun in the presence of flammable materials or gases.

Poison hazard. Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue, and

vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any paint applied to homes before 1950 is

likely to contain lead. Any paint manufactured before 1977 may contain lead. Exposure to low

levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage. Before beginning any

paint removal process you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead.

Use the heat gun in a well ventilated area.

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Keep the heat gun moving as excessive heat will generate fumes which can be inhaled by the

operator.

Never use the heat gun to thaw pipes located inside walls or near combustibles.

Do not leave the heat gun unattended when it is switched on.

Grounding

⚠WARNING

This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. This

unit is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a

grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed

and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.

DO NOT MODIFY THE PROVIDED PLUG. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper

receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the

grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.

Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs

Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug

must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break

down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the

risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.)

The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding

system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding

system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal.

Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance

with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration.

Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two-Prong Plugs

Tools marked Double Insulated do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation

system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code.

(See Figure B.)

Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration.

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Extension Cords

⚠WARNING

USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When

using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will

draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause

overheating.

Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged

extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your extension

cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.

Grounded tools require a 3-wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a 2- or 3-

wire extension cord.

As the distance from the 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.

The smaller the wire’s gauge number, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14-

gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord. Minimum extension cord wire size is

shown in the following table:

Minimum Wire Size Of Extension Cords

Nameplate AMPS

Cord Length

25'

50'

100'

150'

0-6

18 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

6-10

18 AWG

16 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG

10-12

16 AWG

14 AWG

12 AWG

12-16

14 AWG

12 AWG

NOT RECOMMENDED

When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make 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 cord size.

If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix W-A (Win

Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace

a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it.

Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.

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Main Parts of Heat Gun

Subassembly

Collar

Switch

Air Inlet

Before Each Use

⚠WARNING

Make sure the air vents are not blocked.

The heat gun must be switched in the OFF position marked “O” when you connect it to the power

outlet.

Operating Instructions

⚠WARNING

Wear the proper protective equipment including ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection, NIOSH

compliant respiratory protection, and heat resistant gloves.

Fire and burn hazard. Do not point the heat gun at people or animals.

Burn hazard. Do not touch the nozzle of the heat gun until it has cooled down.

The nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the heat gun on flammable surfaces when operating the

heat gun or immediately after the heat gun off. Always set the heat gun on a flat, level surface so

that the nozzle tip is directed upwards and away from the supporting surface.

Do not use near combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, and paper which can scorch

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