Master MASTERFLOW AH-301 Mode D'emploi page 2

Description & Introduction
The Masterflow Heat Blower Your Masterflow
®
is a heavy-duty, industrial quality with a thermal fuse which will
heat blower suitable for protect the element from over
continuous duty applications. heating or burn out due to
It produces a high volume of a nozzle blockage or motor
hot air for demanding industrial failure.
applications. The adjustable
stand features a keyhole slot for
Heat blowers are a source
easy equipment mounting and of extremely high tempera-
allows the nozzle capability of ro-
ture flameless heat (up to
tating 90° (horizontal to vertical).
750°F/400°C). As with other
Specifications
*Temperature
Model °F
AH-301 300
AH-302 300
AH-501 500
AH-502 500
AH-751 750
AH-752 750
*Average temperature measures 1" from nozzle.
Description & Introduction
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT WARNING: To reduce the
IS A SOURCE OF VERY HIGH risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose heat blowers
TEMPERATURE FLAME-
LESS HEAT. AS WITH ANY to rain or moisture. Store in-
doors. Connect to grounded
ELECTRICAL TOOL, WHEN
outlet only.
USING HEAT TOOLS, ALWAYS
FOLLOW BASIC SAFETY PRE-
2) Do not use plug adaptors or
CAUTIONS, INCLUDING THE
remove the ground prong
FOLLOWING, TO REDUCE THE
from the plug. This tool is
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
equipped with a 3-prong
SHOCK OR PERSONAL
plug and a 3-wire grounding
INJURY.
system. Connect to properly
grounded outlets only.
1) Read and understand this
instruction manual before
3) Use heat blower only on
using. Save this manual for
adequately rated circuits to
future reference.
avoid overheating of electri-
cal systems.
is equipped products which generate
®
extremely high temperatures,
regardless of your specific
application, extreme care and
caution should be observed
when using this product.
Therefore, we recommend
that you pay particular atten-
tion to the safety instructions
which we have provided for
your protection.
°C Volts Amps
150 120
150 220/240
260 120
260 220/240
400 120
400 220/240
4) Masterflow Heat Blowers can
produce up to 750°F/400°C
of flameless heat out of the
nozzle. Do not direct this hot
air stream at your clothing,
hands or body parts. Do not
use as a hair dryer.
5) Do not touch nozzle open-
ing or nozzle shield until
cool. When in "Hot" mode,
extreme heat is generated
at those areas. Always hold
tool by the handle or use
permanently attached stand.
6) Run on "Cold" before turning
off. The nozzle and shield
require approximately 3
2
Important Safety Instructions
minutes to become cool to
the touch.
7) Do not touch work surface
with nozzle. Keep nozzle
face at least 1" away.
8) Keep a clean work area.
Messy or cluttered work ar-
eas invite accidents or injury.
9) Keep away from children
or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of expe-
rience and knowledge. All
visitors should be kept at a
safe distance from the work
area. Do not let visitors touch
the tool or extension cord.
10.0 10) Use tool in a well-ventilated
area. Do not use near
5.0
flammable liquids or in
14.0
an explosive environment
7.2
(where fumes, gases or dust
18.0
are present).
9.4
11) Remove all highly flam-
mable materials and other
debris from the work area.
12) Wear safety glasses at all
times.
13) When using an extension
cord, use only a 3-wire
grounded cord with a mini-
mum of 14-gauge capacity.
We recommend they be listed
by Underwriters laboratories
(UL) in the U.S.A. or (CSA)
Canadian Standards Associa-
tion in Canada and be suit-
able for outdoor use. Cords
marked for outdoor use are
also suitable for indoor use.
14) Don't abuse cordset. Never
yank by cord to remove from
electrical outlet or carry tool
by cord.
(cont'd)
15) Don't remove adjustable motion. Lingering or pausing in
stand. When not hand- one spot could ignite the panel
held, place tool on a level or the material behind it.
surface. Position cordset so
it does not cause tipping.
WARNING: Extreme care
16) Keep a fully-charged fire
should be taken when stripping
extinguisher close at hand.
paint. The peelings, residue
and vapors of paint may con-
17) Do not leave heat blower
tain lead, which is poisonous.
unattended while the heat
Any pre-1977 paint may contain
blower is running or cooling
lead and paint applied to
down.
homes prior to 1950 is likely to
18) Stay alert. Do not operate
contain lead. Once deposited
tool when you are tired. Use
on surfaces, hand to mouth
common sense and watch
contact can result in the inges-
what you are doing.
tion of lead. Exposure to even
low levels of lead can cause
19) Store properly. Do not store
irreversible brain and nervous
while hot. Store in a dry,
system damage; young and
high or locked-up location.
unborn children are particularly
Keep out of the reach of
vulnerable.
children.
Before beginning any paint
20) WARNING: This product,
removal process you should
when used for soldering and
determine whether the paint
similar applications, produces
you are removing contains
chemicals known to the State
lead. This can be done by
of California to cause cancer
your local health department
and birth defects or other
or by a professional who used
reproductive harm.
a paint analyzer to check the
lead content of the paint to be
IMPORTANT SAFETY
removed. LEAD BASED PAINT
INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BY A PROFESSIONAL AND
SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED
WARNING: Hidden areas such
USING A HOT AIR GUN.
as walls, ceilings, floors, soffit
boards and other panels may Persons removing paint should
contain flammable liquids that
follow these guidelines.
could be ignited by the hot
1. Move the work piece
air gun when working in these
outdoors. If this is not pos-
locations. The ignition of these
sible, keep the work area
materials may not be apparent
well ventilated. Open the
and could result in property
windows and put an exhaust
damage and injury to persons.
fan in one of them. Be sure
Do not use if in doubt about
the fan is moving the air from
this hazard. When working in
inside to outside.
these locations, keep the hot air
gun moving in a backand- forth
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