Zico ZI-2009 User manual

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ZI-2009
HEAT GUN 350W
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
3 switch postion
1. OFF
2. 180W
3 .350W

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting work, please take a few minutes to carefully read all Instructions. Pay close attention
to safety guidelines and warnings included for your protection. Save these instructions for future use.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or electric shock , do not expose to rain or moisture. Store indoors. Read
instruction manual before using.
Nozzle gets extremely hot. Wear gloves and eye protection.
For safe operation, read manual thoroughly.
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
NEVER USE THE HEAT GUN AS A HAIR DRYER!
Never direct the hot airflow toward people or animals.
Never use the heat gun near flammable materials or gases.
Never obstruct the hot airflow by blocking or covering the air outlet. Never Touch the hot air nozzle. It
becomes extremely hot.
Wear protective work gloves at all times.
Never touch the nozzle to any surface when running the gun or shortly after running.
Always wear eye protection when removing paint from overhead position.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or jewelry. Wear nonskid footwear and a protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
Maintain proper balance and footing at all times.
Keep the gun handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Do not force the tool or accessories and use only for the purpose intended.
Always stand gun in an upright position or hang it up by its convenient hanger.
Neveruse the tool in wet environments orareas of high humidity (forexample: bathroom, steamrooms, etc.).
Never use the gun in the rain or on extremely damp days.
Never poke anything down inside the hot air nozzle.
Always allow the heat gun to cool down completely before storing it.
Always store the gun in a safe place, out of the reach of children. IT IS NOT A TOY.
Know the work environment. Areas behind ceilings, floors and soffits may contain highly flammable
materials. Always check these areas before applying heat.
Keep work area clean and uncluttered.
Keep work area well lighted.
Keep children and visitors away from work area, the tool, and extension cords.
Guard against electric shock by preventing contact, with grounded surfaces (for example: pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerator enclosures.)
Never carry the gun by its power cord or yank the cord from an electrical outlet.
Use only proper rated extension cords. (See following sections.)
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service personnel.
When working on small or irregular shaped objects, secure work in a vise or clamps.

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Disconnect the tool when not in use. Avoid unintentional starting. If the gun stops during operating,
disconnect from the power supply and have gun serviced by authorized service personnel.
Stay alert! Always pay attention to the work at hand and use common sense when operating this and
all tools. Do not operate the tool when you are tired or taking medication or drugs that may make you
drowsy.
This 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This tool only for household use.
This tool must be placed on its stand when not in use.
A fire may result if the appliance is not used with 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.
The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
POWER INFORMATION
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Be sure the power supply you are using agrees with the nameplate marking on the heat gun. The gun
is designed to run on 230-volt, 50-cycle, alternating current (ordinary house current).
The tool is double insulated for added safety. This means there are two separate layers of insulation
between the operator and the tool's electrical system. WARNING: Double insulation does not take the
place of normal safety precautions when operating the heat gun. Double insulation acts as a safeguard
against injury resulting from a possible electrical insulation failure inside the tool.
USING THE HEAT GUN
Before plugging into the electrical outlet, always make certain the power switch is in the OFF position.
When ready to begin work, set power switch to desired temperature settings. With the heat gun,
always allow a minute or so for it to reach its full operating temperature. Always wear protective gloves
and eye protection.
The heat gun is very light and easy to use. It is designed with a built-in stand so it can be positioned in
an upright (vertical) position only, on any flat, level surface. This frees both hands to easily shape and
mold PVC pipe and other materials. Remember to keep hands away from the immediate nozzle area.
PAINT AND VARNISH REMOVAL
Never use the heat gun in combination with chemical strippers.
Use in well-ventilated areas only. Peelings and residue from lead-based paints are poisonous.
Easy removal of paint and varnish requires some practice and the use of simple working techniques
described here. In all cases, test results on a small section of paint before moving on to larger areas.

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Turn on the gun and allow it reach full heating power. Hold the nozzle 3" to 4" from the paint to be
removed. After a short time, paint will soften and begin blistering. Do not overheat paint, as this will
cause burning and make the finish more difficult to remove. When stripping paint overhead, always use
eye protection.
Begin scraping the paint off, working from top to bottom. Use accessory scrapers. Scrape with smooth,
even strokes, warming the surface in front of the scraper by moving the gun slightly from side to side. If
paint is warmed properly, even thick layers can be removed in a single pass. Paint should come off in a
strip equal in width to the scraper blade.
Clean the edge of scraper often to keep it clean and sharp and to prevent paint from building up on
the blade. Scrape the paint as soon as it softens since it will quickly harden again.
Shaped or profiled surface can be stripped with a wire brush after softening with the hot air jet.
Cover all surfaces NOT to be heated with nonflammable material. Never concentrate tool's heat on a
window panel or other glass surface.
Note: The heat gun is designed to remove both oil and latex-based paints and varnishes. It will not
remove stains or primer coats that have impregnated the surface of wood.
CAUTION: LEAD PAINT FUMES ARE VERY HARMFUL. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION WHILE WORKING INDOORS.
OTHER JOBS FOR THE HEAT GUN
1. Removing paint and varnish with hot air jet and scraper.
2. Removing self-adhesive stickers and trim.
3. Loosening rusted or overtightened nuts and metal screws.
4. Thawing frozen pipes, frozen door locks, padlocks, etc.
WARNING: Do not attempt to thaw plastic pipes!
5. Highlighting the natural woodgrain of wooden surface before staining or varnishing.
6. Fast drying of paints and varnishes. This is especially useful when color matching is required by
adding several coats of the paint or varnish.
7. Softening old putty before removal and replacement.
8. Drying out wet, damaged timber prior to filling with compound and refinishing.
9. Shrinking PVC shrink-wrap sheeting for packaging protection.
10.Waxing and dewaxing skis.
11.Shrinking polyvinyl wire joints.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Keep the air intake and outlet opening clean and free of dirt and debris.
Use only a damp cloth and general household cleaning agent to wipe the gun clean. Do not use
turpentine, paint thinner, gasoline, or similar substances to clean the gun.
DISPOSAL
If the appliance is not being used anymore please dispose of it in an appropriate
way. Do not throw it into the household trash but give it to a collection point for
electro and electronic trash. You can get further information about this from your
community administration
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