Rapid EG380 - Electric Hot Melt Applicator EG380; Technical Characteristics; Special Features; Safety Instructions

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ELECTRIC HOT MELT APPLICATOR: EG380
Operating instructions
Technical Characteristics
Dimensions (WxHxD) 36 x 24 x 8 cm
Weight : 1.7 kg
Working voltage : 220V-240V~, 50Hz
Power rating : 400W
Temperature : 140° - 220°C
Regulation : Thermostat
Glue sticks: Rapid Ø 12mm
Special features
• Nonbreakablehandleandlightweight
• Uniqueeffort-savingtrigger,withcircularTPRhandle
for comfortable hour long operation
• Temperatureadjustorbetween140-220°C
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.
• TheEVAadhesivecanbestoredindefinitelyinthe
unheated gun and re-melted by heating up the tool.
Useonlyrecommendedadhesivesinthisgluegun.
• 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. 220°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
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.
Temperature
adjustor
Glue feeding
direction
Power input
Trigger
ON/OFF switch