Switching On And Off; Using The Tool - Black & Decker KX2200 Mode D'emploi

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Fitting an accessory
A selected range of accessories can be obtained
from your local retailer.
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Cone nozzle: Concentrates the air
stream on a smaller area.
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Fish tail: Spreads the air stream over a
wider area
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Spoon reflector: For soldering pipes.
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Glass protector: For the protection of
glass during paint stripping.
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Scraper: For the removal and stripping
paint and varnish.
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Fit the connecting piece of the accessory
over the nozzle (2).
Use
Setting the temperature (fig. A)
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To increase the temperature setting, turn the
heat control knob (2) clockwise.
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To reduce the temperature setting, turn the
heat control knob anti-clockwise.

Switching on and off

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To switch the tool on at the low air speed, low
heat, set the on/off switch to position I.
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To switch the tool on at the high air speed,
high heat, set the on/off switch to position II.
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To switch the tool off, set the on/off switch to
position O.

Using the tool

Your tool is fitted with a thermostat for your
safety. Using the tool continuously for very long
periods or other severe duty cycles may cause
the tool to overheat and stop working. It is
therefore recommended that you allow the tool
to cool down at regular intervals during use.
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Allow the tool to heat up for a few seconds
before use.
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At first use some smoke may emit from the
nozzle. This is normal and will soon
decrease.
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Use a low temperature setting for drying paint
and varnish, removing stickers, shrinking
insulation tubes, and thawing frozen pipes.
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Use a medium temperature setting for
welding plastics, bending plastic pipes, and
loosening tight nuts and screws.
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Use a high temperature setting for removing
paints and lacquers, and soldering plumbing
joints.
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If you are unsure about using this tool on a
particular material, start with a low
temperature setting and perform a test on
scrap material.
Hands free use (fig. B)
The tool has stand locations (4) to facilitate
hands free use.
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Place the tool with the nozzle up on a surface
where it cannot be tipped over.
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Secure the cable to prevent pulling the tool
out of the stand.
Warning! Always point the tool away from
yourself or other persons. Do not touch the
nozzle. Take care that no material drops into the
nozzle.
Paint stripping
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Direct the hot air at the working area to heat
up the paint.
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Do not burn the paint. Keep the nozzle at
least 25 mm from the surface.