Metabo H 16-500 Operating Instructions 2 - Page 9

ENGLISH ENG Original instructions Dear customer, Many thanks for the trust that you have placed in us by purchasing your new Metabo power tool. Each Metabo power tool is carefully tested and subject to strict quality controls by Metabo's quality assurance. Nevertheless, the service life of a power tool depends to a great extent on you. Please observe the information contained in these instructions and the enclosed documentation. The more carefully you treat your Metabo power tool, the longer it will provide dependable service. Contents dent prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed. 1 Declaration of Conformity 2 Specified Use 3 General Safety Instructions 4 Special Safety Instructions 5 Overview 6 Use 7 Servicing 8 Troubleshooting 9 Accessories 10 Repairs 11 Environmental Protection 12 Technical Specifications 1 Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare at our sole responsibility that this product conforms to the standards and normative documents mentioned: EN 60335, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC 3 General Safety Instructions WARNING - Reading the operating instructions will reduce the risk of injury. WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all safety warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety instructions and information for future reference. Before using the power tool, carefully read through and familiarise yourself with all the enclosed safety information and the Operating Instructions. Keep all enclosed documentation for future reference, and pass on your power tool only together with this documentation. 4 Special Safety Instructions Volker Siegle Director Product Engineering & Quality Responsible Person for Documentation © 2011 Metabowerke GmbH, 72622 Nürtingen, Germany 2 Specified Use The hot air gun is suitable for the following tasks: Removal of old paint coats, drying of freshly applied paint, thawing of frozen water lines, heating of plastics prior to forming, soldering (e.g. of copper lines), gluing and jointing with hot-melttype adhesives, welding of plastics. This tool is not designed for use by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, or with insufficient experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety, or have received instructions on how to use the tool by this person. The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by improper use. Generally accepted acci- For your own protection and for the protection of your power tool, pay attention to all parts of the text that are marked with this symbol! Never look inside the outlet tube! Never use the hot air gun for drying your hair! Always wear goggles and workgloves! Take special care when using the hot air gun near combustible materials or explosive gases. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool. Risk of burns: Never touch the hot outlet tube. Never use power tools when damp, or in a damp or wet environment. Take special care when using tools near combustible materials. Never direct at the same point for long periods. Heat can be directed to concealed combustible materials. Never direct the hot air gun at highly flammable materials! Fires can be caused if the hot air gun is not used with great care. 9