Ryobi P306 Operation Manual - Page 6

OPERATION ( I ) position. The LED indicator on the glue gun will light to show the glue gun is properly connected to the base. NOTE: The glue gun will heat to melt the glue stick only when it is installed into the base. Allow approximately 5 minutes when the glue gun is first turned on. Less time is required once it has reached the operating temperature. Different types of glue sticks will heat to working temperature at different rates. Always test on a scrap piece to make sure the glue is at optimum temperature. WARNING: Always place the glue gun on its base so the nozzle does not come in contact with anything while it is heating or when not in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of damage to items, burns, fire, or serious personal injury. HELPFUL HINTS FOR USE  Before applying glue to a surface or workpiece, use a scrap piece of paper or material that is similar to your workpiece as a test.  Use caution when applying hot glue to thin or porous material. The underlying surface could be damaged or glue could adhere to the surface and be difficult to remove.  Do not force the trigger when applying hot glue. This could damage the glue gun. Use a test piece of material to make sure the glue has melted enough to flow without forcing.  Apply only as much glue as needed for your application.  When gluing two objects together, do not pick up the object to which hot glue has been applied. Instead, pick up the other object and join it to the object to which you have applied hot glue.  Do not use your fingers to press down on an object to which hot glue has just been applied. This can cause hot glue to escape from the edges or heat up the bonding surface and possibly cause burns or damage to surrounding objects.  Allow glue to cool completely before moving your work to ensure proper adhesion and reduce the risk of burns.  If applying glue to very small objects, use tweezers or tongs to avoid getting the nozzle close to your fingers. APPLYING HOT GLUE See Figures 4 - 5, page 9.  Install the battery pack and turn the on/off switch to the on ( I ) position. The LED indicator on the base will light when a charged battery pack is installed and the switch is turned to the on ( I ) position. The LED indicator on the glue gun will light to show the glue gun is properly connected to the base. n Place the handle of the glue gun into the base. The red LED will glow.  Allow time for the glue to melt so that it flows freely from the nozzle. n Remove the glue gun from the base. NOTE: The glue gun will be required to return to the base for reheating when you feel resistance from the trigger during application.  Holding the glue gun firmly, place the nozzle close to the surface where glue will be applied. NOTE: Holding the glue gun too far from the intended surface may result in applying glue to a surface other than your workpiece or may result in "strings" of glue between your work and the nozzle. NOTE: If the glue gun stops heating, the metal contacts in the handle and/or base may have been exposed to "strings" or drops of melted glue. To clean the metal contacts, see Cleaning the Glue Gun Contacts in the Maintenance section.  Pull the trigger until glue flows from the nozzle. Do not over-apply. NOTE: For better control and consistency of application, it is advisable to use two fingers to pull the trigger.  When the desired amount of glue has been applied, release the trigger. Tilt the nozzle slightly to the side and carefully pull the nozzle away from the object. This helps avoid strings of glue clinging to the work. NOTE: The glue gun will stop dispensing glue when the glue stick in the chamber is almost used up. To refill the chamber, set the glue gun onto the base and insert another glue stick.  Always turn the on/off switch to the off ( O ) position when you are finished using the glue gun. Set the glue gun onto the base to catch possible glue drips while the unit cools.  Allow the glue stick and glue gun nozzle to completely cool before removing the battery pack. 6 - English