Bosch 1943 LED User manual

Brand: Bosch

Model: 1943 LED

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

Operating/Safety Instructions

Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité

Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

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Consumer Information

Renseignement des consommateurs

Información para el consumidor

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IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT : IMPORTANTE:

Read Before Using Lire avant usage Leer antes de usar

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Electrical Safety

• Before plugging in the heating appliance,

be certain the outlet voltage supplied is com-

patible with the voltage marked on the name-

plate within 10%. An outlet voltage incompat-

ible with that specified on the nameplate can

result in serious hazards and damage to the

heating appliance.

• Double Insulated heating appliances are

equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a

polarized outlet only one way. If the plug

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the

plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified

electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do

not change the plug in any way. Double

Insulation eliminates the need for the three

wire grounded power cord and grounded power

supply system. Polarized plug inserted in prop-

erly wired outlet insures that no voltage is

supplied to the tool when switch is “OFF”.

• When operating a heating appliance use

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

on the circuit or outlet. Don’t expose heating

WARNING! “READ ALL INSTRUC-

TIONS”. Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES

identified by the BULLET (•) symbols listed

BELOW and other safety precautions, may

result in serious personal injury. Keep these

operating instructions with this product.

Safety Instructions

for Heating Appliances

Work Area

• Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate heating appliance in explo-

sive atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust, dry grass,

leaves and paper. Heating appliances generate

high temperatures which may ignite the dust

or fumes. Combustible materials like dry grass,

leaves and paper will scorch and may catch fire.

• Keep bystanders, children and visitors

away while operating a heating appliance.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Product Data - Heat Gun

Model number 1943 LED

Identification number 0 601 943 7..

( Note: This tool is designed and sold for use with alternating current (AC) only.)

Accessory Listing

Spreader

Concentrator

Deflector

Reflector

( * = standard equipment)

Heat Gun Components

1. Nozzle 5. Temperature setting dial

2. Heat shield 6. Two position on off switch

3. Blower speed dial 7. Integral stand surfaces

4. Temperature display

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Specific Safety Rules for

Heat Guns

Paint Stripping Safety Instructions

PERSONS REMOVING PAINT SHOULD

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

WARNING! This heat gun generates ex-

tremely high temperatures (as high as

1100

°F). Hidden areas such as behind walls,

ceilings, floors, soffit boards and other pan-

els may contain flammable materials that

could be ignited by the heat gun when work-

ing in these locations. Keep the heat gun

moving in a back and forth motion, do not

linger or pause in one spot as the panel or

material behind it may ignite. The ignition of

these materials may not be readily apparent and

could result in property damage and injury to

persons.

• Use caution when operating the heat gun.

Excessive heat will generate fumes which in-

haled may be dangerous to the operator.

WARNING! Use extreme care when strip-

ping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of

appliance to rain or wet conditions. Water en-

tering a heating appliance will create an electric

shock hazard.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord

to carry the heating appliance or pull the

plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from

heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Re-

place damaged cords immediately. Damaged

cords create electric shock hazard.

• When operating a heating appliance with

an extension cord while outdoors, use only

extension cords marked W–A or W. These

cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the

risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and

use COMMON SENSE when operating a

heating appliance. A moment of inattention or

use of drugs, alcohol or medication while oper-

ating a heating appliance can be dangerous.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear safety

goggles. Dust mask, protective gloves, safety

shoes or non-skid shoes, must be used for

appropriate conditions.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch

is “OFF” before plugging in. Carrying the

heating appliance with your finger on the switch

or plugging in the heating appliance that has

switch “ON” invites accidents.

• Do not direct hot tip or nozzle toward cloth-

ing, hands or other body parts. Intense heat

from tip or nozzle can cause serious burns or

cause clothing to ignite.

• Do not touch nozzle or shield until com-

pletely cool. During use very high tempera-

tures are generated in these areas.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair,

body, clothing and gloves away from nozzle or

shield. Clothing or hair could ignite from ex-

treme heat.

• Do not overreach, keep proper footing

and balance at all times. Proper footing and

balance enables better control of the heating

appliance in unexpected situations.

Tool Use and Care

• Do not use heating appliance if switch does

not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool which

cannot be controlled by the switch is dangerous.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source

before making any adjustments or changing

accessories. Such preventative safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the heating appliance

accidentally.

• Store idle heating appliance only after

adequate cooling period, indoors in high,

dry place out of the reach of children and

untrained persons. Heating appliances are dan-

gerous in the hands of untrained persons.

• Do not leave heating appliance unattended

while it is running or cooling down. Always

set tool on a flat, level surface so that nozzle tip

is directed upwards, away from supporting sur-

face while running or cooling down.

• Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher close

at hand for emergency use.

Service

• Heating appliance service must be per-

formed only by qualified repair personnel.

Service or maintenance performed by unquali-

fied personnel may result in misplacing internal

wiring and components which could cause se-

rious hazard.

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been approved by the Occupational Health

and Safety Administration (OSHA), the Na-

tional Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH)

or the United States Bureau of Mines. These

types of masks and replaceable filters are readily

available at major hardware stores. Be sure the

mask fits securely, beards and facial hair may

keep masks from sealing properly. Change fil-

ters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS

ARE NOT ADEQUATE.

• Wear protective clothing such as extra

work shirts, overalls and hats. Paint residue

or dust may settle on your skin which may cause

the transmission of poisons to your body.

• DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR

VACUUM paint shavings, dust or peelings

during the clean up process. Clean up all

removed paint and dust by wet mopping the

floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills

and any other surface where paint or dust is

clinging. Use a phosphate detergent or triso-

dium phosphate (TSP) to wash and mop areas.

• Always remove protective clothing and

work shoes in the work area to avoid carry-

ing dust into rest of the dwelling. Wash work

clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet

rag that is then washed with the work clothes.

Wash hair and body including hands, arms and

face thoroughly with soap and water. Rinse

your mouth

Some dust created by

power sanding, sawing,

grinding, drilling, and other construction

activities contains chemicals known to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Some examples of these chemicals

are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and

other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically

treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, de-

pending on how often you do this type of work.

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

work in a well ventilated area, and work with

approved safety equipment, such as those dust

masks that are specially designed to filter out

microscopic particles.

paint may contain lead, which is poisonous.

Any pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint

applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to

contain lead. Once deposited on surfaces, hand

to mouth contact can result in the ingestion of

lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can

cause irreversible brain and nervous system

damage; young and unborn children are par-

ticularly vulnerable.

Before beginning any paint removal process

you should determine whether the paint you are

removing contains lead. This can be done by

your local health department or by a profes-

sional who uses a paint analyzer to check lead

content of the paint to be removed. LEAD-

BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE RE-

MOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL AND

SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A

HEAT GUN.

• Move the workpiece outdoors. If this is not

possible, keep the work area well ventilated.

Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one

of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air from

inside to outside.

• Seal work areas from rest of dwelling by

sealing openings or doors with drop cloths.

Work in limited areas or one room at a time will

help to limit paint or dust contamination.

• Remove or place furnishings in center of

room then cover any carpets, rugs, furni-

ture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.

Place drop cloths in the work area to catch paint

chips or peelings, at the end of each work

session put the paint chips and debris in a

double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties

and dispose of properly.

• Do not allow children, pregnant or poten-

tially pregnant women and nursing mothers

in work area until work and clean up is

complete. Certain individuals may be at risk, if

not properly protected.

• Do not eat or keep food and drink in work

area. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco

products in the work area. Paint residue or

dust may settle on or in food containers which

can cause the transmission of poisons to your

body.

• Wear a dust respirator mask or dual filter

(dust and fume) respirator mask which has

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Extension Cords

• Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of

damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.

• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with

adequate size conductors should be used to

prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power

or overheating. The table below shows the

correct size to use, depending on cord length

and amperage rating on the tool’s nameplate. If

in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always

use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.

Ampere Rating (shown on nameplate)

0- 2.1- 3.5- 5.1- 7.1- 12.1-

2.0 3.4 5.0 7.0 12.0 16.0

25' 18 18 18 18 16 14

50' 18 18 16 16 14 12

75' 18 18 16 14 12 10

100' 18 16 14 12 10

150' 16 14 12 12 Wire Gauge

Note: The smaller the gauge number, the larger

the wire is in the cord.

Cord Length

Air flow setting:

The air flow is set steplessly with air flow

blower speed dial 3. A lower air stage may be

required in certain cases, e.g. to avoid over-

heating the workpiece's surroundings or to

avoid displacing the workpiece if the air flow

is too strong. A higher air stage heats up the

workpiece more quickly and enables the hot air

gun to be held at a greater distance from the

workpiece.

ON/OFF switch

(Cool air stage) 8.8 CFM ª120ºF.

For cooling down a hot workpiece or for drying

paint.

(Hot air stage) 17.8 CFM ª1100ºF.

Temperature control (thermo-electronic):

The temperature can be controlled steplessly

with the setting dial 5 and switch 6 in setting II.

If the nozzle is hot or if you wish to have both

hands free when working, you can set the tool

down in an upright position on its base.

Temperature displays:

The temperature is displayed via LED 4. By

carefully controlling the air flow and tempera-

ture, very precise work can be performed on

temperature sensitive electrical fittings, pack-

aging, and other materials.

"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"

Double Insulated Tools

• Double Insulation is a design concept

used in electric power tools which eliminates

the need for the three wire grounded power cord

and grounded power supply system. It is a

recognized and approved system by

Underwriter’s Laboratories, CSA and Federal

OSHA authorities.

IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with

double insulation requires care and knowledge

of the system and should be performed only by

a qualified service technician. WHEN SER-

VICE IS REQUIRED USE ONLY IDENTI-

CAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

POLARIZED PLUGS: If your tool is equipped

with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than

the other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the

outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the

proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electric

shock do not change the plug in any way.

Operating the Tool

III

1-15

•

100 - 155

205- 250

270 - 300

370 -395

465-49511

515- 545

565-595

°C

°F

120

210-310

400-480

520-570

700-740

870-920

960-1010

1050-1100

120

Thermo-electronic

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Defrosting water pipes

Fit the reflector nozzle. Always heat the frozen

area inwards from the edge to the center.

CAUTION! Do not attempt to defrost PVC

piping.

Note: Water pipes are often difficult to distin-

guish from gas pipes. Copper pipes are joined

using tin and should therefore not be heated

above 392ºF (200ºC).

The ideal temperature should first be ascer-

tained by performing a test. You should there-

fore start with a low temperature setting. The

temperatures specified in the illustrated ex-

amples of use are recommended values which

can vary depending on the properties of the

workpiece. The distance between the nozzle

and workpiece is dependent on the material to

be processed. Additional information can be

found in popular DIY books or consult the

manufacturer of the heat activated product.

NOTE: The 1100ºF(595ºC) setting can not be

reached on full air flow setting. If 1100ºF(595ºC)

is required, reduce setting on blower speed dial

3 until 1100ºF(595ºC) is indicated on LED

temperature display 4.

Bosch stocks a range of accessories (see cata-

log) which offer a wide range of other applica-

tions.

The sections indicated by capital letters in the

instructions for use below refer to the illustrated

examples of use in this manual.

Removing paint/dissolving adhesives

Fit the flat nozzle. Soften the paint using hot air

and remove evenly using a scraper. Do not heat

the paint for too long since this will burn the

paint, making it more difficult to remove. To

carry out work in confined spaces, remove the

heat shield. Many adhesives (e.g. stickers) be-

come softer when heated, allowing adhesive

bonds to be separated and adhesive to be re-

moved.

Removing paint or caulking from

windows

Glass can break easily. Always use the glass

deflector nozzle. On profiled surfaces, paint

can be removed using a scraper and brushed off

using a soft wire brush.

Shrink fitting electrical connections

Fit the reflector or reducing nozzle. Select a

heat-shrinkable sleeve with a diameter match-

ing that of the workpiece, e.g. cable lug. Heat

the heat-shrinkable sleeve evenly.

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be replaced at a Bosch Factory Service Center.

Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy

load or very abrasive material cutting) should

be replaced at once to avoid overheating and

motor failure.

Cleaning

WARNING! To avoid accidents, always

disconnect the tool from the power supply

before cleaning or performing any maintenance.

The tool may be cleaned most effectively with

compressed air. Always wear safety goggles

when cleaning tools with compressed air.

Ventilation openings and switch levers must be

kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not

attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects

through openings.

CAUTION! Certain cleaning agents and

solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these

are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated

cleaning solvents, ammonia and household

detergents that contain ammonia.

Maintenance and Service

WARNING! Preventive maintenance per-

formed by unauthorized personnel may result

in misplacing of internal wires and components

which could cause serious hazard. We recom-

mend that all tool service be performed at a

Bosch Factory Service Center.

Tool Lubrication

Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated

and is ready for use. We recommend, that tools

with gears be regreased with a special gear

lubricant every time the brushes are changed.

Carbon Brushes

The brushes and commutator in your Bosch

tool have been engineered for many hours of

dependable service. To maintain peak effi-

ciency of the motor, we recommend that every

two to six months the brushes be examined.

Only genuine Bosch replacement brushes spe-

cially designed for your tool should be used.

Bearings

After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at

every second brush change, the bearings should

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S-B Power Tool Company (“Seller”) warrants

to the original purchaser only, that all BOSCH

portable and benchtop power tools will be free

from defects in material or workmanship for a

period of one year from date of purchase. Seller’s

sole obligation and your exclusive remedy un-

der this Limited Warranty and, to the extent

permitted by law, any warranty or condition

implied by law, shall be the repair or replace-

ment of parts, without charge, which are defec-

tive in material or workmanship and which

have not been misused, carelessly handled, or

misrepaired by persons other than Seller or

Authorized Service Station. To make a claim

under this Limited Warranty, you must return

the complete portable or benchtop power tool

product, transportation prepaid, to any BOSCH

Factory Service Center or Authorized Service

Station. For Authorized BOSCH Power Tool

Service Stations, please refer to your phone

directory.

This Limited Warranty does not apply to

accessorY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR

SAW BLADES, DRILL BITS, ROUTER BITS,

JIGSAW BLADES, SANDING BELTS,

GRINDING WHEELS AND OTHER RE-

LATED ITEMS.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE

LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME

STATES IN THE U.S., SOME CANADIAN

PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA-

TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR-

RANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA-

TION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT

LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF

PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR

USE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES

IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROV-

INCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION

OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION

MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY

ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH

VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE

U.S., PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN

CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO

COUNTRY.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES

ONLY TO PORTABLE AND BENCHTOP

ELECTRIC TOOLS SOLD WITHIN THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA

AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO

RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE

WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT

YOUR LOCAL BOSCH DEALER OR IM-

PORTER.

LIMITED WARRANTY OF BOSCH PORTABLE AND

BENCHTOP POWER TOOLS

S-B Power Tool Company

4300 W. Peterson Avenue

Chicago, IL 60646-5999

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Bosch 1943 LED User manual

Brand: Bosch

Model: 1943 LED

Category: Power tools

Type: User manual

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