Original instructions
1. Declaration of Conformity
HG 18 LTX 500 (Serial Number: 10502..):
We hereby declare at our sole responsibility that
this product conforms to the standards and
normative documents mentioned:
EN 60335-1: 2012+A11:2014
EN 60335-2-45: 2002+A1:2008+A2:2012
EN 50581: 2012
2014/30/EU
2006/42/EG
2011/65/EU
Bernd Fleischmann, 2019-07-30
Vice President Product Engineering & Quality
Responsible Person for Documentation
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-melt-type
adhesives, welding of plastics.
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage
caused by improper use. Generally accepted
accident prevention regulations and the enclosed
safety information must be observed.
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
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 work-
gloves!
Pay attention when using the hot-
air fan near flammable materials.
The device must not be used if
explosive gases are present.
This device can be used by
children from 8 years of age and, in
addition, by persons with impaired
physical, sensory or mental ability
or lack of experience or knowledge
if they are supervised or have
received induction training on the
use of the device and understand
the associated risks. Children may
not play with the device. Cleaning
and user maintenance may not be
performed by children unless
supervised.
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
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