Makita HG 1100 User manual

Operating Instructions
To operate the Makita Model HG 1100 Thermocou-
ple Heat Gun plug the cord into a 120 V.A.C. power
source. Be sure the power switch is in the OFF po-
sition.
The HG 1100 has a three position power switch as
shown in FIGURE 1. Be sure the unit is pointed
away from yourself and materials when turning the
unit on. In addition
to turning the power on to the
unit, the switch also controls the speed of the blo-
wer. Selectthe desired blower speed by positioning
the switch with the forefinger.
The next step is
to adjust the temperature to the
desired setting by turning the thumb wheel which
is located in the rear cap of the unit. Move the
thumb wheel in a clockwise motion for a higher
temperatureand a counter clockwise motion for a
lower temperature. The temperature range is adju-
stable from 250°
F to llOOo F.
The tool may be used in a hand held position or in
a handsfree upright position on a flat level surface.
When using the unit in the upright position, be sure
the cord is placed in such a position that it will pre-
vent tipping the heat gun over, pulling the heat gun
off the work surface or causing tripping over the
cord.
ImportantSafety Instructions
WARNING:
Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors,
soffit boards, and other panels
maycontain
flammable materialsthat couldbeignit-
ed bythe heatgun
when working in these 10-
cations. The ignition of these materials may not be
readily apparent and could result in property dam-
age and injury
to persons. Do not use if in doubt
about this hazard.
When working in these locations,keep the heat
gun moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering
or pausing in one spot could ignite the panelor the
material behind
it. The heat gun should be used on
LOW temDerature
PaintStripping
Extram care should be taken when stripping paint.
The peelings, residue and vapors of
paint may
containlead,which is poisonous.
Any pre
- 1977 may contain lead and paint applied to ho-
mes prior
to 1950 is likely to contain lead. The pee-
lings and residue can be ground into floors and en-
ter the air by normal cleaning methods such as
sweeping or vacuuming. Once deposited on surfac-
es, hand-to-mouth contact can result in the inges-
tion of lead. Exposure
to even low levels of lead
can cause irreversiblebrain and nervous system
damage; young and unborn children are particulary
vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint removal process you
should determinewhether the paint you are remo-
ving contains lead. This can be done by your local
health department or by a professionalwho used a
paint analyzer
to check the lead contact of the
paint
to be removed. Lead-basedpaint
should beonly beremovedbya profes-
sionaland should not beremoved
usinga heatgun.
Paintstripping should only
be performedwith adequate ventilation, such as a
fan (in the exhaust mode) or by moving the work-
piece outdoorswhere possible.
It is recommendedthat you use a particle mask
when stripping paint.
Failure
to adhere to these precautionscould result
inthe
inhalationand ingestionof lead
which could be hazardous to your health.
Persons removing paint
shouldfollow these
guidelines
1. Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not
possible, keep the work area well ventilated.
Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in
one
of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air
from inside
to outside.
2. Remove or cover any 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 clo-
thing such as extra work shirts, overalls and
hats.
4. Work in 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 sea-
ling doorways with drop cloths.
5. Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant wo-
men and nursing mothers, should not be pee-
sent in the work area until the work is done
and all clean up is complete.
6. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter
(dust and fume) respiartor mask which has
been approved by the OccupationalSafety and
HealthAdministration
(OSHA), the National In-
stitute of Safety and Health
(NIOSH), or the Uni-
ted States Bureau of Mines. These masks and
replaceablefilters are readily available at major
hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards
and facial hair may keep masks from sealing
properly. Change filters often.
Disposable
paper masksare notadequate.
7. Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep
the heat gun moving as excessive heat will ge-
neratefumes which can be inhaled by the ope-
rator.
8. Keep food and drink out of the work area.
Wash hands, arms and face and rinse mouth
before eating or drinking.
Do not smoke or
chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet
mopping the florrs. Use a wet cloth
to clean all
walls, sills and any other surface where paint
or dust ic clinging.
Do notsweep, dry
dust or vacuum.
Use a high phosphate de-
tergent or trisodium phosphate (TSP)
to wash
and mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session put the paint
chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close
it with tape or twist ties, and dispose of proper-
ly.
11
Remove protective clothing and work shoes in
the work area
to avoid carrying dust into the
rest of the dwelling. Wash work clotehs separa-
tely. Wipe shoes
off with a wet rag that is then
washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and
body thoroughly with soap and water.
I Outlet nozzle
I
Adjustable
temperature
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Technical data HG 1100
Temperature: Variable adjustment
250' F
- 1100 O F
Watts: 200
- 1500 watts
Amps: 12.5
Supply voltage: 120VAG
Air Flows:
Lo 8 CFM
Hi 14 CFM
Features
0 Balanced, lightweight design.
0 High-impact plastic housingfor lasting durability
0 Heating element is ceramic encapsulatedfor du-
0 Heat time isjust 50 seconds
0 No "cool down" cycle required
0 Variable temperature adjustment
0 Two speed airblower
rability and longer life
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Thermocouple
Heat Gun
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I Model HG 1100
Operator's
Use & Care

Makita LimitedOne Year Warranty
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool isthoroughly inspected and tested before leavingthe factory. It is warranted to be
free of defects from workmanship and materialsfor the period of
ONE YEAR from the date of original
purchase. Shouldany trouble develop during this one-year-period, returnthe COMPLETE
tool, freight
prepaid, to one of Makita's Factoryor Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is
caused by defective workmanship or material, Makitawill repair (or, at our option, replace) without
charge.
This Warranty does not apply where:
0 repairs have been made or attemptedby others
0 repairs are requiredbecause of normal wear and tear
0 the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained
0 alterationshave been made to the tool
Inno eventshall Makita be liablefor any indirect,incidentalor consequential
damagesfromthe saleor use
of the product.This disclaimerappliesbothdu-
ringand after theterm of warranty.
Makitadisclaimsliablityfor any impliedwarranties,including impliedwarranties
of "merchantability"and "fitnessfor a specific purpose",afterthe one-year
term
of this warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state. Some states do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consquential damages, so
the above limitationor exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitationon how
long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation my not apply to you.
1. This heat gun can produce up to llOOo F of fla-
meless heat at the nozzle. Do not direct air
stream at clothing, hair,or other body parts.
Do not use as a hair dryer.
2. Do not use near flammable liquids or in an ex-
plosive environment (fumes, gases or dust).
Remove materialsor debris that may become
ignited,from work area.
3. Always hold tool by plastic enclosure. The me-
tal nozzle requires approximately 20 minutes
to coolto where
it can be touched. Do not
touch nozzle or accessory tips until cool.
4. Do not store tool until nozzle has cooled to
room temperature. Placetool in a clear area
away from combustible materialswhile cool-
ing. Store indoors.
5.
Do not cut off air flow. Keep cool air inlets
clean and clear of obstructions.
6. Place
tool on a level surfacewhen tool is not
hand held. Place cord ina positionthat won't
cause tipping, or tripping.
7. Do not leavetool unattended while running or
cooling down.
8. Keep a fully charged fire extinguishernearby.
9. Do not direct air flow directly on glass.
10. Shield materialsaround the heated area to pre-
11. Use only with 120 Volts A.C.
12. Do not use in wet conditions.
13. The voltage from the power source must match
that specifiedon the nameplate.
14. Not to be used by children. This is not a toy
and must be respected.
15. Do not use in bath or near water.
16. Safetyglasses complying with current national
standards should be worn when usingthis
tool.
17. For stripping paint see detailed instructions in
this manual.
18.
It is recommendedthat gloves be worn when
using a Heat Gun.
vent damage or fire.
Double insulated tools, likethis one, have
two
prong cords, and can use either a two or three
prong extension cord. As the distance from the
supply outlet increases, however, heavier gauge
extension cords are required. The use of extension
cords of inadequate size wire causes a serious
drop in voltage and
loss of power. Protectthe cord
from damage. Keep cords away from excessive
heat, sharp edges and damp or wet areas. Repair
or replace damaged extension cords before using.
Ext Cord Lgth. Wire Size
40 Ft. 16
65
Ft. 14
100 Ft. 12
170
Ft. 10
270 Ft. 8
400 Ft. 6
650
Ft. 4
Hints on us88 for Ths Mrklb
HG 1100
oun
Formingand shapingplasticmaterials
0 Soften PVC pipe and other plastic materials
Soften Vinyl Floor coverings and around
0 Soften, plastic laminate coverings for shap-
Welding plasticmaterials
(Caution: When attempting plasticwelding, experi-
ment on scrap material beforehand.)
0 Welding plastic parts on automobiles
0 Welding leaking PVC plumbing pipes and
joints
0 Lap-welding PVC sheet materials
0 Repairing household items made of WC
and welding PVC flooring materials
0 Repairing sprinkler system PVC pipes
(Detailed instructionsfor plasticwelding are on the
Makita welding rod packages.)
Roofing
0 Heat welding of single ply roofing membra-
nes
0 Heating roofing tar and roofing cement
Glueingand removal of adhesives
0 Activating heat sensitive adhesives
0 Removal of stickers from automobile bump-
Softening and removal of adhesives
Soldering
0 Soldering and desoldering copper pipe up to
314"
0 De-soldering components on PC boards
0 Activate solder and wire connectors
Drying
0 Drying paint samples
0 Drying plaster filling compounds
Shrinking
0 Shrinking tube insulators
0 Heat shrink packaging wrap
Thawing
0 Thaw frozen water pipes
0 Thaw frozen locks
Otheruses
0 Speed setting of fiberglass fillers
Wax removal on skies and surfboards
0 Apply hot patches
0 Paint stripping
0 Softening hardened window glazing
for bending and shaping
mouldings.
ing rounded bends
on countertops
ers and
windows
For SpecificTasks
WARNING:
Always unplug the tool before atta-
ching or removingaccessories.
Do not remove ac-
cessory tips until the
tool has cooled to room tem-
perature.
PlasticWelding Nozzle
Attached to Item No. 110706-A
to provide concentrated
air flow
to meR the
plastic welding rod. Also,
can be used for fusing
plastic partstogether
Item No. 110 720-A
PlasticWelding Rods
Used to provide filler materialfor
welding operation. Caution: be
sure welding rod material matches
material being welded. Rods are
approx
9 long and 1/8" in dia.
with
16 pcs. per package.
PVC plastic
item
No. 110 731 -A
ABS plastic
item
No. 110 742-A
3/8" ReductionNozzle
Provides small area air
flow (approx
3/87. Also,
used with Item No. 110720-A
for plastic welding.
Item No. 110 706-A
3/8" ReflectorNozzle
Small reflector nozzlefor
use in activating solder
sink wire connectors and
smallshrinktubing.
Item No. 110 746-A
Wide Angle Slit Nozzle
Provides a 1 314" x 3/16
air flow. Nozzle has a
slight angle to direct
air flow for lap welding
surfaces such
as WC
materialsand single ply
roofing.
Item No. 110 751-A
3" Surface Nozzle
Provides a 3 by 1/4 air
flow for heating large
surfaces.
Item No. 110 702-A
LargeReflectorNozzle
3" Wide. Used to deflect
air flow aroung
pipes.
Used for bending
WC pipe, heat shrinking
tubing, thawing pipe and
solderingcopper
pipe.
Item No. 110730-A
Availableat your Makitadealer