Worx MakerX WX743.9 Installation manual

WX743
WX743.X
20V Cordless Mini Heat
Gun
SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
WARNING: For the purposes of recharging the
battery, only use the detachable supply unit
provided with this appliance.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR HEAT GUNS
WARNING: This tool must be placed on its stand
when not in use.
A fire may result if the appliance is not used with

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care, therefore
– be careful when using the appliance in places
where there are combustible materials;
– do not apply to the same place for a long time;
– do not use in presence of an explosive
atmosphere;
– be aware that heat may be conducted to
combustible materials that are out of sight;
– place the appliance on its stand after use and
allow it to cool down before storage;
– do not leave the appliance unattended when it
is switched on.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or
battery pack.
b) Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do
not store battery packs haphazardly in
a box or drawer where they may short-
circuit each other or be short-circuited
by conductive materials. When battery
pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that
can make a connection from one terminal

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to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
c) Do not expose battery pack to heat or fire.
Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
d) Do not subject battery pack to mechanical
shock.
e) In the event of battery leaking, do not
allow the liquid to come into contact with
the skin or eyes. If contact has been made,
wash the affected area with copious
amounts of water and seek medical
advice.
f) Seek medical advice immediately if a cell
or battery pack has been swallowed.
g) Keep battery pack clean and dry.
h) Wipe the battery pack terminals with a
clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
i) Battery pack needs to be charged before
use. Always refer to this instruction and
use the correct charging procedure.
j) Do not maintain battery pack on charge
when not in use.
k) After extended periods of storage, it may
be necessary to charge and discharge
the battery pack several times to obtain
maximum performance.

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l) Recharge only with the charger specified
by Worx. Do not use any charger other
than that specifically provided for use
with the equipment.
m)Do not use any battery pack which is not
designed for use with the equipment.
n) Keep battery pack out of the reach of
children.
o) Retain the original product literature for
future reference.
p) Remove the battery from the equipment
when not in use.
q) Dispose of properly.
r) Do not mix cells of different manufacture,
capacity, size or type within a device.
s) Do not remove battery pack from its
original packaging until required for use.
t) Observe the plus (+) and minus (–) marks
on the battery and ensure correct use.

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SYMBOLS
Read operator’s manual
Warning
Wear eye protection
Wear protective gloves
Do not burn
Batteries may enter water cycle if disposed improperly, which can be
hazardous for ecosystem. Do not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted
municipal waste.
Li-I on
Li-Ion battery. This product has been marked with a symbol relating
to ‘separate collection’ for all battery packs and battery pack. It will
then be recycled or dismantled in order to reduce the impact on the
environment. Battery packs can be hazardous for the environment and
for human health since they contain hazardous substances.
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local
authorities or retailer for recycling advice

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COMPONENT LISTS
1. TRESTLE
2. NOZZLE
Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard
delivery.
TECHNICAL DATA
WX743 WX743.X*
Rated voltage 20 V Max
**
Power input 200 W
Max temperature 260 oC
Battery type Lithium battery
Machine weight (bare tool) 210 g
* X=1-99, A-Z, M1-M9 there are only used for different customers, there are no safe
relevant changes between these models.
**Voltage measured without workload. Initial battery voltage reaches maximum of 20
volts. Nominal voltage is 18 volts.
Category Model Capacity
20V Hub/HubX
WA7160 Input: 20 V 10 A Max.
Output: 20 V 10 A Max.
WA7161 Input: 20 V 10 A Max.
Output: 20 V 10 A Max.
Or Output: 5 V 2 A (USB port)
We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you
the tool. Refer to the accessory packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist
you and offer advice.
MakerX series tools and 20V Hub/HubX are specially designed to work together, so do
not attempt to use any other devices.

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A B
C D

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
1. Connect the mini heat gun to the hub. (See Fig. A)
WARNING: Before operation, make sure the speed control button on the hub
is at the “Min“ position. (See Fig. B)
2. Confirm the speed control button is set to “Min”. Grasp the tool by the grip. Press the
on/off switch on the hub to start the machine. (See Fig. C)
Note: The air speed is fixed, and can not be adjusted by the speed control button on
the hub.
3. Fold down the trestle to keep the heat gun from burning surfaces. (See Fig. D)
Note: After usage, press the on/off switch on the hub to turn off the machine and
disconnect it from the hub. Keep the machine in an open environment with no objects
around to let the machine cool. (Shown as Fig. D)
Warning: The air temperature can reach 260°C in seconds.Do not use the heat
gun more than 10 minutes continuously. Do not aim the nozzle at any part of the
body. The nozzle will get extremely hot and becomes a burn risk. Do not touch the
nozzle when hot. Do not use any object to cover the nozzle. Never operate the heat gun
while people, especially young children are nearby.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the battery pack from the tool before carrying out any adjustment,
servicing or maintenance.
Your tool requires no additional lubrication or maintenance.
There are no user serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or chemical
cleaners to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your
power tool in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working
controls free of dust. Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots.
This is normal and will not damage your power tool.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authorities or
retailer for recycling advice.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Positec Germany GmbH
Postfach 32 02 16, 50796 Cologne, Germany
On behalf of Positec declare that the product
Description Battery operated mini heat gun
Type WX743 WX743.X (743-designation of machinery, representative of heat
gun)
Function Heating
Complies with the following Directives:
2011/65/EU&(EU)2015/863
2014/30/EU
Standards conform to
EN 60335-1
EN 60335-2-45
EN 62233
EN 55014-1
EN 55014-2
2022/01/05
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer,Testing & Certification
Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd
18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial
Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Positec (UK & Ireland) Ltd.,
PO Box 6242, Newbury, RG14 9LT, UK
On behalf of Positec declare that the product
Description Battery operated mini heat gun
Type WX743 WX743.X (743-designation of machinery, representative of heat
gun)
Function Heating
Complies with the following regulations:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Regulations
Standards conform to
BS EN 60335-1
BS EN 60335-2-45
BS EN 62233
BS EN 55014-1
BS EN 55014-2
2022/01/05
Allen Ding
Deputy Chief Engineer, Testing & Certification
Positec Technology (China) Co., Ltd
18, Dongwang Road, Suzhou Industrial
Park, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China

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