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Important Safety Instructions
The EC-200 is a lightweight, ergonomic heat gun with variable
temperature settings between 110°F and 930°F. It is well-suited for
a wide variety of DIY, hobbyist and homeowner projects, as well as
automotive and industrial applications.
To reduce the risk of re or explosion, electric shock or injury
to persons, read and understand all instructions included in
this manual. Be familiar with the controls and proper usage of
equipment.
• Withaheatgun,aswithallotherheat
tools, keep a re extinguisher handy
and observe all sensible re precautions.
• Keepguninconstantmotion. Do not
stop or dwell in one spot.
• Useextremecautioniftheotherside
of the material being scraped is not
accessible, such as house siding. The
hidden side could catch re if it becomes
too hot. Some buildings contain highly
ammable materials behind siding, oors,
facia, soffit boards and other panels.
Check these areas before applying heat
and do not use a heat tool if ammable
materials are present or if you are unsure
of the hidden material.
• Donotusenearsurfaceswithcracks
or near metal pipes or ashing. Heat
may be conducted behind the work
surface and ignite hidden material. The
ignition of hidden materials may not be
readily apparent and can result in property
damage and injury.
• Donotuseelectrictoolinthepresence
of ammable liquids or gases.
• Donotusenearcombustiblematerials
such as dry grass, leaves and paper which
can scorch and catch re.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTION
WARNINGThis heat gun produces
extreme high temperatures (as high as
930°F). It must be used with caution to
prevent combustible materials from igniting.
Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
ImportantSafetyInformation•Readallsafetyinformationbeforeoperating
equipment. Save these instructions.
• Thenozzlebecomesveryhot. Do not
lay the heat gun on ammable surfaces
when operating the gun or immediately
after shutting the gun off. Always set the
heat gun on a at surface so that the
nozzle tip is directed upward and away
from the supporting surface.
• Donottouchthenozzle until the tool has
cooled.
• Donotusethegunasahairdryer.
• Toolsandpaintscrapingsbecomevery
hot. To avoid burns, use work gloves
when scraping.
• Alwaystreatthehotairunitswiththe
same respect as an open ame.
• Donotworkinwetareasorexposethe
heat gun to rain.
• Guardagainstelectricshockby
preventing body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges,
aluminum ladders or other grounded
devices.
• Donotabusetheelectriccord. Never
carry the heat gun by the cord or yank on
the cord to disconnect it from the power
supply. Keep the electric cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Useextensioncordratedforoutdoor
use. If an extension cord is damaged or
otherwise unsuitable for use, replace it
with a new cord.
• Notintendedforusebyyoungchildren
or inrm persons without supervision.