Cooling Down; Functional Description - Makita DHG180 Betriebsanleitung

Temperature setting (DHG181)
The temperature is adjustable by turning the tempera-
ture dial. The dial is marked 1 (lowest temperature) to 6
(highest temperature).
Adjust to suitable temperature for your applications.
The following table suggests setting for different
applications.
Setting
1
(Ambient temperature)
2 - 6
Air volume setting (DHG181)
The air volume is adjustable by switching the air volume
switch at position 1 or 2.
► Fig.5: 1. Air volume switch (1/2)
Using the tool with it stands on
its own
This tool can be used with upright position or with the
heat nozzle facing up as shown in the figure.
When using the tool with it stands on its own, turn on
the switch and then press in the lock on button to keep
the tool running.
► Fig.6
WARNING:
Only use the tool in either posture
as shown. Turn off the switch before putting down
the tool in other postures.
CAUTION:
When using the tool with it stands
on its own, put the tool on the stable position.
Using the tool on unstable place or a place with a
slope, the tool may fall down and cause an injury.

Cooling down

The heating nozzle and accessories became very hot
during use. Let them cool down before attempting to
move or store the tool.
CAUTION:
After use, do not touch nozzle until
it has had time to cool.
CAUTION:
Do not leave work area until tool
has cooled. Be alert for indications of concealed
fire. Allow time for the tool to cool then clean and
store the tool indoors out of children's reach.
Applications
Cooling the hot parts.
Cooling the machines before
changing the nozzle.
Drying paint and varnish.
Removing stickers.
Waxing and de-waxing.
Shrinking PVC wrapping and
insulation tubes.
Thawing frozen pipes.
Welding plastics.
Bending plastic pipes and
sheets.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
LED light
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Pull the switch trigger to light up the lamp. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp goes out approximately 10 seconds after
releasing the switch trigger.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Hook
The hook allows you to hang the tool to your selected
location.
1. Press the hook release button.
2. Swing the hook outside.
► Fig.7: 1. Hook release button 2. Hook
To store the hook, swing the hook to the original posi-
tion, and then push the hook into the tool until it clicks.
► Fig.8
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
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