Description (Fig. 1); Intended Use; Assembly And Adjustments - DeWalt D26414 Instruction Manual

DESCRIPTION (Fig. 1)

WARNING: Never modify the tool or any part of it. Damage or
personal injury could result.
A. On/off switch
B. Air vents
C. Kick-off stand
D. Air temperature adjustment
knob (D26411)
LCD air temperature indicator
and adjuster (D26414)

INTENDED USE

Your D WALT heat gun D26411/D26414 has been designed for
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stripping paint, soldering pipes, shrinking PVC, welding and bending
plastics as well as general drying and thawing purposes.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
This heat gun is a professional power tool. DO NOT let children come
into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced
operators use this tool.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) suffering from diminished physical, sensory or mental
abilities; lack of experience, knowledge or skills unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should never be left alone with this product.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect tool from power source before installing and
removing accessories, before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
E. Nozzle
F. Tool hanging ring
G. Heat barrel cover
Setting the Air Temperature (Fig. 1)
D26411
The air temperature can be adjusted to suit a wide range of
applications. Turn the air temperature adjustment knob (D) clockwise
or counterclockwise for higher or lower heat.
D26414
• Press and release the LCD air temperature indicator and adjuster
(D) to set the desired temperature in 10˚ C increments.
• To continously increase or decrease the temperature press and
hold the LCD air temperature indicator and adjuster (D).
• Release the indicator when desired temperature or minimum/
maximum temperature is reached.
• The display shows the actual rising/falling temperature until the
desired temperature is reached.
SET AND FORGET TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
D26414
The desired temperature is stored in the memory of the tool. Each
time the heat gun is turned on, the heat gun heats to the last
temperature setting, with respect to air flow. If unsure about the
setting, always start with a low temperature setting and gradually
increase the temperature until the desired setting is reached.
Setting Applications
Low • Drying paint and varnish
• Removing stickers
• Waxing and dewaxing
• Drying wet timber prior to filling
• Shrinking PVC wrapping and insulation tubes
• Thawing frozen pipes
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