Rapid EG340 - Technical Characteristics; Safety Instructions; Instructions for Use; Changing Nozzle

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ELECTRIC HOT MELT APPLICATOR: EG340
Operating instructions
Technical Characteristics
Dimensions (HxLxW) 21 x 26,5 x 5 cm
Weight : 0.7 kg
Working voltage : 220V-240V~, 50Hz
Power rating : 220W
Temperature : 120-220°C
Regulation : Thermostat
Glue sticks: Rapid Ø 12mm
Safety Instructions
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully before using this machine.
• 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.
• Donotuseorstorethismachineinahumid
environment. Do not place it where it may be
splashed by water. Do not expose it to extreme
changes in temperature during or directly after use.
• Onlyuseitindoorsonaclean,dryworksurface.
Excessive dust and dirt may reduce lifetime of this tool.
• Neverunplugthemachinebypullingthecable.
• Ifthepowercableisdamagedorcut,removethe
plug from the electric socket immediately and
do not use the machine. It must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similar
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Unplugthemachinewhennotinuse,beforeany
servicing operations (maintenance, cleaning etc.)
• Alwaysverifythattheapplianceisattachedtoa
ground socket.
• Whenusinganelectricextensioncable,checkthat
it is in good working order and that it has a ground
socket.
• Neverusethetoolifitisdamagedinanyway.
• NeverinsertobjectsotherthanØ12mmRapidglue
sticks into the machine.
• Neverremoveagluestickthathasalreadybeen
inserted.
• Itisnormalforthistooltobecomequitewarm
during use. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
• HotSurfaces:thenozzleoftheapplianceandthe
glue can reach a temperature of approx. 230°C. Do
not touch the heated nozzle or the hot adhesive.
Avoid any contact with the skin. If you burn yourself,
put the burn in cold water immediately. Never try to
remove a large quantity of glue without medical help.
• Keepchildrenaway.Childrenshouldnotusethis
glue gun.
• Whenapplyingataheight,takeallthenecessary
precautions to ensure that the glue does not run
onto the operator or onto any object. Make sure that
you have enough protection wear (skin, eyes)
• Somematerialsareheat-sensitiveandcanbe
damaged by the hot nozzle or even the hot glue.
Whenever possible, test a piece of scrap material or
a hidden portion of the object being repaired.
• Stayalert.Payattentiontoyourwork.Bewareofany
drippinghotgluefromyourproject.Usecommon
sense. Do not operate this gun when you are tired.
Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs that may impair your physical abilities.
• Whenyouhavefinishedusingthemachine,unplug
it and wait until it has cooled. Never immerse glue
gun in water or other liquids to speed cooling
process. Allow it to air cool only. The glue gun
should be stored in a closed dry and secure place
(tool box, drawer, cupboard, etc.).
Instructions for Use
Plug the glue gun into a suitable socket, red light on
the switch means the power is on.
• Allowthetooltoheatforapproximately3-5minutes.
Insert a glue stick in the back of the tool.
• Whenthegunisfullyheated,squeezethetrigger
slowly, until the melted material begins to flow from
the nozzle. Release the trigger to stop the glue flow.
• Setthetemperaturebuttontoadjusttheoperating
temperature between 120-220° C.
• Workwithglueguntriggertoadjusttheoutputand
speed of the glue stick.
• Tochangethenozzle,thegluegunshouldbeslightly
warm but unplugged.
• Unscrewthenozzleusinggloves.
Temperature control Changing Nozzle