Maintenance And Cleaning - Makita HG5030 Instruction Manual

Make sure that the tool is switched off and the nozzle has cooled down.
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Falling down nozzle may ignite objects on the floor. Nozzles must be mounted firmly and
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secure on the unit.
Touching a hot nozzle can lead to serious burn.Before attaching or replacing a nozzle,
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allow the unit to cool down completely or use a suitable tool.
A hot nozzle can set a surface on fire. Place down hot nozzles only on fire-proof surfaces.
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An incorrect or defective nozzle can lead to heat accumulation and damage the unit. Use
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only original nozzles according to the table that are suitable for your unit.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Always observe the safety instructions and appli-
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cable regulations.
Use only one hand to hold the tool, do not
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place your other hand over the air vents prior to
operation:
Mount the correct accessory for the application.
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Set the desired air temperature.
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Switching on and off
To switch the tool on, set the on/off switch to
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position 1/2/3. Some smoke may be emitted after
switching on, this does not indicate a problem.
To switch the tool off, adjust the lowest tem-
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perature to cool off, then set the on/off switch to
position 0. Let the tool cool down before moving
or storing it.
Temperature setting
Turn ON/OFF switch to 1/2/3, depending on tem-
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perature you need.
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.
Stripping paint
Mount an appropriate accessory.
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Set a high air temperature.
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Switch the tool on.
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Direct the hot air onto the paint to be removed.
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When the paint softens, scrape the paint away
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using a hand scraper.
Do not strip metal window frames, as
the heat may be conducted onto the
glass and crack it. When stripping
other window frames, use the glass
protection nozzle.
Do not keep the tool directed at one
spot too long to prevent igniting the
surface.
Avoid collecting paint on the scraper
accessory, as it may ignite. If neces-
sary, carefully remove paint debris
from the scraper accessory using a
knife.
Stationary use
This tool can also be used in stationary mode.
Place the tool onto a stable workbench.
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Secure the cable to prevent pulling the tool off the
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workbench.
Carefully switch the tool on.
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Make sure that the nozzle always
points away from you and any
bystanders.
Make sure not to drop anything into
the nozzle.
Cooling down
The nozzle and accessory become very hot during use.
Let them cool down before attempting to move or store
the tool.
To reduce the cooling time, switch the tool on at
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the lowest air temperature setting and let it run for
a few minutes.
Switch the tool off and let it cool down for at least
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30 minutes. Always place it vertical and standing.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Attention! Before performing any
work on the equipment, pull the
power plug.
Maintenance
Your Power Tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory opera-
tion depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
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by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
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Cleaning
Keep the ventilation slots clear and regularly clean
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the housing with a soft cloth.
Cleaning
Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to
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prevent overheating of the motor.
Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft
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cloth, preferably after each use.
Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt.
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If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth moist-
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ened with soapy water.
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