Product Description And Specifications; Product Features; Starting Operation; Working Advice - Bosch Professional GHG 16-50 Original Instructions Manual

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Product Description and
Specifications
Intended Use
The power tool is intended for bending plastic, stripping coats
of paint and heating shrink tubing. It is also suitable for solder-
ing and tinning, melting adhesive bonding and thawing water
pipes.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-
tion of the machine on the graphics page.
1 Standing surface
2 On/off switch and power settings
3 Nozzle
4 Wide jet nozzle*
5 Glass protection nozzle*
6 Angle nozzle*
7 Reflector nozzle*
8 Reduction nozzle*
9 Heat-shrinkable sleeve*
*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard
delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories
can be found in our accessories program.
Technical Data
Heat Gun
Article number
Rated power input
Air flow
Temperature at the nozzle outlet *
Temperature measurement
accuracy
Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure 01:2014
Protection class
* At an ambient temperature of approx. 20 °C.
The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For differ-
ent voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.
Operation

Starting Operation

 Observe the mains voltage! The voltage of the power
source must correspond with the data on the type plate of
the machine.
Creation of smoke during initial use
A coating protects the metal surfaces from corrosion ex-
works. This protective layer evaporates during initial use.
Switching On
Slide the on/off switch 2 upwards.
Switching Off
Slide the on/off switch 2 downwards into the 0 position.
Bosch Power Tools
Selecting a power setting
You can choose between different power settings using the
on/off switch 2:

Working Advice

 Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
plug.
Note: Do not apply the nozzle 3 too close to the workpiece
being worked. The hot air build-up can lead to overheating of
the power tool.
Placing Down the Power Tool (see figures D and F)
To cool down the power tool or have both hands free, place it
down on the standing surface 1.
 Be especially careful when working with the placed
down power tool! There is danger of burning oneself on
the hot nozzle or on the hot air jet.
Work Examples (see figures A–F)
The figures of the application examples can be found on the
graphics pages.
The distance between the nozzle and the workpiece depends
on the material you are working on (metal, plastic, etc.) and
the intended working method.
GHG 16-50
The optimum temperature for each application can be deter-
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mined by a practical test.
W 1600
Always test the amount of air and temperature first. Start at a
l/min 240/450
greater distance and a lower power setting. Then adjust the
°C 300/500
distance and power setting according to requirements.
If you are unsure what material you are working on or what
±10 %
effect the hot air gun might have on it, first test the effect on a
concealed area.
All application examples can be performed without accesso-
kg 0.52
ries except for "Strip paint from window frames". However,
/II
the use of recommended accessories simplifies the work and
significantly improves the quality of the result.
 Be careful when changing the nozzle! Do not touch the
hot nozzle. Allow the power tool to cool down and wear
protective gloves while changing the nozzle. Danger of
burning oneself on the hot nozzle.
Removing Varnish/Softening Adhesives (see figure A)
Fit the surface nozzle 4 (accessories). Briefly soften the paint
with hot air and remove it with a clean spatula. Long heat ex-
posure burns the paint and makes removal more difficult.
Many adhesives become soft when heated. Heated adhesives
allow for bonds to be separated or excessive adhesive to be
removed.
Strip paint from window frames (see figure B)
 Use of the glass protection nozzle 5 (accessory) is
essential. Danger of glass breaking.
On profiled surfaces, varnish can be removed using an appro-
priately fitting spatula and brushed off with a soft wire brush.
Power setting °C
300
500
1 609 92A 3X3 | (30.11.17)
English | 7
l/min
240
450