Using the BHG 360 Li-Ion hot air tool
Insert rechargeable battery
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From the front, slide the charged battery
into the base of the
hot air tool. Push the rechargeable battery all the way into the
Removing rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery
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has two locking stages that are
designed to prevent the rechargeable battery from falling out
after accidentally pressing the rechargeable-battery release button
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. While the rechargeable battery is inserted in the hot air tool,
it is held in position by a spring.
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To remove the rechargeable battery
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Push the rechargeable battery towards the base of the hot air
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tool while pressing the release button.
Battery charge indicator
The three green LEDs of the rechargeable-battery charge indica-
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tor
show the charging condition of the rechargeable battery
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. For safety reasons, the charging condition can only be
requested when the electric power tool is idle.
LED
Capacity
3 × green permanently lit
≥ 2/3
2 × green permanently lit
≥ 1/3
1 × green permanently lit
< 1/3
1 × green flashing
reserve power
If none of the LEDs light up after pressing button
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, the
rechargeable battery is faulty and must be replaced.
While charging, the three green LEDs on the rechargeable battery
light up in succession and briefly go out. The rechargeable battery
is fully charged when the three green LEDs are permanently lit.
The three green LEDs go out again about 5 minutes after the
rechargeable battery has been fully charged.
Temperature monitoring indicator
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The red LED temperature monitoring indicator
signalises that
the rechargeable battery or the electronics of the hot air tool (with
rechargeable battery fitted) are not within the optimum tempera-
ture range. In this case, the hot air tool will not work or fail to
work at full performance.
Rechargeable battery temperature monitor:
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The red LED
permanently lights up after inserting the re-
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chargeable battery into the charger: The rechargeable battery
is outside the charging temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C
and cannot be charged.
Operation
The tool is switched ON and OFF at the two-stage switch on the
front of the grip handle. Please keep the three-stage switch pressed
to activate heat setting 2. As soon as you stop keeping this setting
pressed, the switch changes directly to setting 1. The distance
from the object you are working on depends on material and
intended method of working. Always try out the airflow and tem-
perature on a test piece first. Using the attachable accessory
Setting the temperature
Setting 1 is the cold-air stage, delivering a temperature of
approx. 40 °C. Use the cold-air function for drying paint, cooling
workpieces or to cool the nozzle before changing an accessory
attachment.
base so that the type plate is no longer visible and the recharge-
able battery is securely locked in place.
Pull the rechargeable battery from the hot air tool so that the
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type plate becomes visible.
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Press button
to display the charging condition (also possible
with the rechargeable battery removed). The charge indicator
goes out automatically after approx. 5 seconds.
The rechargeable battery features an NTC temperature monitor
that only allows it to be recharged within a temperature range of
between 0 °C and 45 °C. This gives the rechargeable battery a
long life.
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The red LED
flashes on pressing button
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switch
(with rechargeable battery inserted): The recharge-
able battery is outside the operating temperature range of
–10 °C to +60 °C. At a temperature of over 70 °C, the
rechargeable battery switches off until it returns to the opti-
mum temperature range.
nozzles (see accessories) the flow of hot air can be controlled wi-
th maximum precision. A small quantity of smoke may occur the
first time the tool is used. Switch the tool OFF by selecting the
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"0" switch setting. Take care when changing hot nozzles!
When using the hot air tool in the self-resting position, make sure
it is standing on a stable, non-slip and clean surface.
Setting 2 without nozzle delivers a temperature of 400 °C.
A temperature of 500 °C is reached by fitting the 7 mm reduction
nozzle.
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Hanging hook
The integrated ring can be used for
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hanging the tool.
Attention: max. pulling force = 150 N
Uses
The hot air tool is ideal for working on smaller-type components
and shrink tubing. In particular, it has come to be appreciated by
Shrink-fitting
Shrink-fitting connectors for cables and wires.
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Fitting heat-shrinkable products.
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Shaping
Work on plastic parts, e.g. in model-making.
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Accessories
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Your retailer keeps a stock of these accessory nozzles.
A
Reduction nozzle with reflector guard
Prod. No. 077358
B
Reflector nozzle 40 mm
Prod. No. 077655
Disposal
or ON/OFF
Do not throw devices, rechargeable batteries/batteries
into household waste, fire or water at the end of their
useful life. Rechargeable batteries/batteries should be
collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.
CE Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer's warranty
This STEINEL product has been manufactured with utmost care,
tested for proper operation and safety and then subjected to ran-
dom sample inspection. STEINEL guarantees that it is in perfect
condition and proper working order. The product is guaranteed
for 12 months or 500 hours of operation commencing on the
date of sale to the consumer. We will remedy defects caused
by material flaws or manufacturing faults. The guarantee will
be met by repair or replacement of defective parts at our own
discretion. This guarantee does not cover damage to wearing
parts, damage or defects caused by improper treatment or main-
tenance nor does it cover breakage as a result of the product
being dropped. Further consequential damage to other objects is
LED light
The LED light is lit when the tool is switched on. In addition
to illuminating the area you are working on, it also serves as
a "tool ON" indicator light.
electronics engineers, car mechanics and electrical fitters. Here
are just some of its many uses:
Soldering / de-solder
Soldering SMD components.
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Repairs and corrections to electronic SMD assemblies.
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Peeling off self-adhesive tapes
Removing stickers and films from painted and smooth
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surfaces.
C
Reflector nozzle 10 mm
Prod. No. 077556
D
Precision reflector nozzle
Prod. No. 077457
E
Reduction nozzle, 7 mm
Prod. no. 002886
EU countries only:
In accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC, defective or spent
rechargeable batteries/batteries must be recycled. Waste
rechargeable batteries/batteries can be returned to the point of
purchase or to a collection facility for hazardous substances.
(see page 37)
excluded. Claims under the guarantee shall only be accepted if
the product is sent fully assembled and well packed complete with
sales slip or invoice (date of purchase and dealer's stamp) to the
appropriate Service Centre or handed in to the dealer within the
first 6 months. Repair service: Our customer service department
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will repair any faults not covered by the warranty or occurring after
the warranty has expired. Please send the product well packed to
the Service Centre.
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