Use and Care Manual

6 — English
HELPFUL HINTS FOR USE
 Before applying glue to a surface or workpiece, use a
scrap piece of paper or material that is similar to your
workpiece as a test. 
 Use caution when applying hot glue to thin or porous
material. The underlying surface could be damaged
or glue could adhere to the surface and be difficult to
remove.
 Do not force the trigger when applying hot glue. This
could damage the glue gun. Use a test piece of material
to make sure the glue has melted enough to flow without
forcing.
 Apply only as much glue as needed for your application.
 When gluing two objects together, do not pick up the
object to which hot glue has been applied. Instead, pick
up the other object and join it to the object to which you
have applied hot glue.
 Do not use your fingers to press down on an object to
which hot glue has just been applied. This can cause
hot glue to escape from the edges or heat up the
bonding surface and possibly cause burns or damage
to surrounding objects.
 Allow glue to dry completely before moving your work to
ensure proper adhesion and reduce the risk of burns.
 If applying glue to very small objects, use tweezers or
tongs to avoid getting the nozzle close to your fingers.
APPLYING HOT GLUE
See Figure 3, page 7.
 Install the battery pack and turn the on/off switch to the
on (I) position.
 Allow time for the glue to melt so that it flows freely from
the nozzle.
 Holding the glue gun firmly, place the nozzle close to the
surface where glue will be applied.
NOTE: Holding the glue gun too far from the intended
surface may result in applying glue to a surface other than
your workpiece or may result in “strings” of glue between
your work and the nozzle.
 Pull the trigger until glue flows from the nozzle. Do not
over-apply.
NOTE: For better control and consistency of application,
it is advisable to use two fingers to pull the trigger.
 When the desired amount of glue has been applied,
release the trigger. Tilt the nozzle slightly to the side and
carefully pull the nozzle away from the object. This helps
avoid strings of glue clinging to the work.
NOTE: The glue gun will stop dispensing glue when the glue
stick in the chamber is almost used up. To refill the chamber,
set the glue gun down and insert another glue stick.
 Always turn the on/off switch to the off (O) position when
you are finished using the glue gun. Set the glue gun on
a protective surface, such as a piece of paper, while the
product cools to catch possible glue drips.
 Allow the glue stick and glue gun nozzle to completely
cool before removing the battery pack.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
Allow the glue gun to cool completely before storing. Turn the
switch to the off (O) position and remove the battery pack.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack before storage to ensure
the product is off. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of cool-
down time before storage. Storing a glue gun with a hot
nozzle can cause serious burns and/or ignite combustible
objects.
To help prevent drips and clogs the next time the glue gun
is used, remove dried glue from the nozzle area.
OPERATION
NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 7 FOLLOWING FRENCH AND
SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS