Using The Appliance - Ferax FVP-2000 Handbuch

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responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Special safety instructions for the heat gun
a. A fire can result if the device is not handled
carefully.
b. Use caution when using the device near
flammable materials. Do not aim it at the
same spot for an extended time. Fire
hazard!
c. Do not use in a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Explosion hazard!
d. Heat can be directed at flammable
materials that are covered. Fire hazard!
e. After use, place the device on its stand and
allow it to cool before putting it away. Fire
and injury hazard!
f. Do not leave the device unsupervised
when in operation. Fire and injury hazard!
Before using the appliance
• Check the following:
• Make sure the voltage of the hot air gun
corresponds with the power voltage;
• Are the mains lead and the mains plug
in a good state: strong, without ravels or
damages.
• Avoid the use of long extension cables;
• Do not use the appliance under moist
circumstances;
• The metal mouthpiece gets hot. Watch out
and do not touch the metal mouthpiece;
• Prevent damage of the heating element.
Do not lock or block the mouth piece;
• Do not leave the appliance when switched
on;
• Do not use the appliance for drying hair or
for drying living human beings in general;
• Do not use the appliance in a bath, above
water or in spaces where easy inflammable
liquids are used.
T his appliance operates at a
temperature of 600 degrees without
visible signs of this temperature (no
flames), still there is a chance of fire
risk. Watch out for the hot air stream
from the mouth piece. This air stream
can cause burns.
When operating the appliance
• If you are going to use the hot air gun,
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vapours and gas can be released during
a short time. This can be harmful for your
health. Asthmatics can suffer hindrance of
it;
• Before connecting the plug to the mains
voltage you have to check if the switch is in
position "0";
• Keep the mains lead always away from the
mouthpiece of the hot air gun;
• Keep children and animals away from the
appliance if you are using it.
Immediately switch off the appliance when:
• Plug and/or cable are defective or
damaged;
• The switch is defective;
• You smell or see smoke caused by
scorched insulation from the hot air gun.
Electrical safety
When using electric machines always observe
the safety regulations applicable in your country
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. Read the following safety
instructions and also the enclosed safety
instructions.
Always check that the power supply
corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
Class II machine – Double insulation
– You don't need any earthed plug
Replacing cables or plugs
Immediately throw away old cables or plugs
when they have been replaced by new ones. It
is dangerous to insert the plug of a loose cable
in the wall outlet.
Using extension cables
Only use an approved extension cable suitable
for the power input of the machine. The
minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm
using a cable reel always unwind the reel
completely.

3. USING THE APPLIANCE

The Hot air gun can be used for:
• Plumbing work like tube connections,
solder, bowing tubes;
. When
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