Ryobi HG600 Operation Manual - Page 9

OPERATION WARNING: This heat gun generates extremely high temperatures. Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards, and other panels may contain flammable materials that could be ignited by the heat gun when working in these locations. Keep tool in constant motion; do not stop or dwell in one spot as the panel or material behind it may ignite. The ignition of these materials may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and injury to persons. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION WARNING: Do not direct hot tip or nozzle toward clothing, hands, or other body parts. Intense heat from tip or nozzle can cause serious burns or cause clothing to ignite. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION STARTING/STOPPING THE HEAT GUN See Figure 2, page 11. The heat gun is started by sliding the hi/lo/off switch up to the on ( l) position. To stop, slide the switch down to the off (O ) position. ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE See Figure 2-3, page 11. The temperature setting of the heat gun is shown on the temperature display and is controlled by the temperature adjustment dial located at the top of the tool. Turn the dial to the right to raise the temperature and to the left to lower the temperature. To set the heat gun on the low fan setting, slide the hi/lo/off switch to the I (middle position). To use the high fan setting, slide the hi/lo/off switch to the II (top position). WARNING: The proper amount of heat necessary for a specific application depends on the distance between the nozzle and workpiece and the length of time heat is applied. Experiment with scrap materials and start with the lowest temperature range. Be cautious when working until the proper combination of heat, distance and time has been determined. Leaving the heat gun unattended could increase the risk of fire or personal injury. HANDS-FREE OPERATION See Figure 4, page 11. The heat gun has a flat bottom surface that acts as a support stand to allow hands-free operation and cooling. Rest the tool on a flat surface and make sure the cord placement does not cause the heat gun to tip over. NOTE: Do not leave heat gun unattended while it is running or cooling down. Always set on a flat, level surface with nozzle tip directed upwards, away from supporting surface. INSTALLING ATTACHMENTS See Figures 5 - 6, page 11. Several attachments are included with the heat gun to expand its capabilities. Attachments are installed simply by placing them on the end of the heat gun's nozzle. NOTE: Install or remove attachments only when both the heat gun nozzle and the attachment nozzle are cool. Tube bender nozzle: The tube bender nozzle is useful for surround bending, soldering pipe, and applying heat to shrinkable tubing. Concentrator nozzle: The concentrator nozzle intensifies the application of heat in a specific area. Uses for this nozzle include bending acrylic plastic sheets, soldering pipe joints, and directing heat into corners. REMOVING THE NOSE CONE See Figure 7, page 11. The nose cone helps to limit exposure to the extremely hot nozzle when the heat gun is in use. However, the nose cone can be removed to allow use of the heat gun in tight spaces. NOTE: Always reinstall the nose cone when finished. To remove: n Unplug the heat gun. n With nozzle pointed away from you, rotate the nose cone slightly counterclockwise and remove. WARNING: The nozzle of the heat gun is extremely hot during use. It will stay hot for several minutes, depending on room temperature. Allow heat gun to cool before attempting to install or remove the nose cone to avoid possible serious personal injury. To reinstall: n Unplug the heat gun. n Slide nose cone over the heat gun nozzle. n Seat the nose cone against the body of the heat gun by aligning tabs on heat gun body to notches on base of nose cone. n Rotate the nose cone clockwise to secure. 9 - English