Makita HG6530V Manuel D'instruction page 7

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
If you are not sure about the correct
setting, start with a low temperature
setting and gradually increase the
temperature until you achieve opti-
mum results.
Always observe the safety instruc-
tions and applicable regulations.
Use only one hand to hold the tool,
do not place your other hand over the
air vents.(Fig. 1)
Do not use the holes on the tool
housing for the fall prevention pur-
pose at high location.
Prior to operation
Mount the correct accessory for the application.
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Switching on and off
Number of the slide switch means as follows.
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HG6530V:
0: OFF position
1: For cooling down with approx. 50°C
airflow
2: For heating with low air volume
3: For heating with high air volume
HG6531C:
0: OFF position
1: For cooling down with approx. 50°C
airflow
2: For heating
To switch the heat gun on, slide the slide switch
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(1) from 0 to one of the ON positions 1, 2 or 3.
To switch off the heat gun, set the slide switch to
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position 1 to cool off for a while, and then set the
slide switch to position 0 (OFF).
The heat gun may give off some
smoke shortly after switching on.
This does not indicate a problem with
the device.
Setting the temperature (HG6530V)
The temperature can be set with the slide switch (1) at
position 2 or 3.
Press the temperature setting button + (2b) to
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increase the temperature, and - (2a) to decrease
the temperature. The LCD (5) displays the present
temperature of the airflow few seconds after the
target temperature was set.
To switch the unit of the temperature between °C
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or °F, press + and - together.
Selecting the preset mode (HG6531C)
14 preset modes are available to quickly set the tem-
perature and air volume suitable for major applications.
Select the desired preset application as follows.
1. Set the slide switch (1) at position 2. The LCD (5)
displays the application name that was used at
the last time, and corresponding temperature and
air volume settings. Few seconds later, the LCD
displays the present temperature of the airflow.
2. Press the preset button (6). The application name
starts to scroll.
3. Press the temperature setting buttons (2a/b) or
air volume setting buttons (3a/b) to select the
application. When the desired application name
is displayed on the LCD, press the confirmation
button (4) to decide it.
Whenever a setting is not confirmed
by pressing the confirmation button
(4) within 5-6 seconds, the device
reverts to the previously confirmed
setting.
Setting the temperature and air volume (HG6531C)
Change the temperature and air volume as follows.
With the slide switch (1) at position 1, only the air vol-
ume can be changed.
With the slide switch at position 2,
this procedure overwrites the preset
temperature and air volume of the
application currently displayed on
the LCD.
1. Set the slide switch (1) at position 1 or 2.
2. Press the temperature setting buttons (2a/b) to
change the temperature. Press the air volume
setting buttons (3a/b) to change the air volume.
The indications of temperature and air volume on
the LCD (5) start to blink.
3. Press the confirmation button (4) to confirm the
setting.
The temperature and air volume on the LCD stop
blinking. Few seconds later, the LCD displays the
present temperature of the airflow.
Whenever a setting is not confirmed
by pressing the confirmation button
(4) within 5-6 seconds, the device
reverts to the previously confirmed
setting.
Setting the display language and temperature unit
(HG6531C)
1. Set the slide switch (1) to position 1/2.
2. Press and hold the preset button (6) until the
language bar blinks.
3. To switch the unit of the temperature between
°C or °F, press the temperature setting buttons
(2a/b). To change the language, press the air
volume setting buttons (3a/b). 10 languages
are available: English, German, Italian, French,
Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Chinese
and Japanese.
4. Press the confirmation button (4) to decide your setting.
Detachable front cover
The front cover can be removed when working at
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a narrow area.
Be careful of the hot nozzle.
Removing the front cover increases the
risk of burn with the bare hot nozzle.
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