Milwaukee Tool 8978 - Manual (Page 3)

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• Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture,
clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts to pre-
vent property damage from the paint peelings.
• Place drop cloths in the work area to catch paint
scrapings. Wear protective clothing such as
hats, extra work shirts and overalls. Paint scrapings
may contain chemicals that are hazardous.
• Work in one room at a time. Remove furnishings
or cover them and place in the center of the room.
Seal doorways with drop cloths to seal work area
from the rest of the building.
• Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant
women, and nursing mothers should not be
near work area until all work is completed and
work area is cleaned thoroughly.
• Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual fi lter
(dust and fume) respirator mask which has
been approved by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), the National
Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the
United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and
replaceable fi lters are readily available at major
hardware stores. Be sure the mask fi ts. Beards
and facial hair may keep masks from sealing prop-
erly. Change fi lters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER
MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
• Use caution when operating the heat gun.
Keep the heat gun moving to prevent excessive
Fig. B Fig. C
Fig. A
GROUNDING
WARNING Improperly connecting the
grounding wire can result in the risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electri-
cian if you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the tool. Never remove
the grounding prong from the plug. Do not
use the tool if the cord or plug is damaged. If
damaged, have it repaired by a MILWAUKEE
service facility before use. If the plug will not
fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualifi ed electrician.
Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs
Tools marked “Grounding Required” have a three
wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The
plug must be connected to a properly grounded
outlet (See Figure A). If the tool should electrically
malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
low resistance path to carry electricity away from
the user, reducing the risk of electric shock.
The grounding prong in the plug is connected
through the green wire inside the cord to the
grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the
cord must be the only wire connected to the tool's
grounding system and must never be attached to
an electrically “live” terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an ap-
propriate outlet, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with
all codes and ordinances. The
plug and outlet should look like
those in Figure A.
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two Prong
Plugs
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require
grounding. They have a special double insulation
system which satisfi es OSHA requirements and
complies with the applicable standards of Un-
derwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
the Canadian Standard Asso-
ciation and the National Elec-
trical Code. Double Insulated
tools may be used in either of
the 120 volt outlets shown in
Figures B and C.
* Cubic feet per minute
SPECIFICATIONS
Cat. No. Volts AC Max. Amps Max. Watts Temperature Airfl ow CFM*
8975
8977
8978
8986-20
8988-20
120
120
120
120
120 11.6
11.6
12.5
12.5
12.5 1400
1400
1500
1500
1500 570° F / 1000° F (300°C / 540°C)
140° F / 1040° F (60°C / 560°C)
200° F / 1100° F (93°C / 593°C)
90°F / 1100°F (32°C - 593°C)
90°F / 1100°F (32°C - 593°C)
14.8
14.8
14.8
7-16
7-16
Grounded tools require a three wire extension
cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two
or three wire extension cord. As the distance from
the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with
inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in
voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool
damage. Refer to the table shown to determine the
required minimum wire size.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the
greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14
gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. When using more than one extension
cord to make up the total length, be sure each cord
contains at least the minimum wire size required. If
you are using one extension cord for more than one
tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum
to determine the required minimum wire size.
READ AND SAVE ALL
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge
for Extension Cords*
Extension Cord Length
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to fi ve volts
at 150% of the rated amperes.
Nameplate
Amperes
0 - 2.0
2.1 - 3.4
3.5 - 5.0
5.1 - 7.0
7.1 - 12.0
12.1 - 16.0
16.1 - 20.0
25'
18
18
18
18
16
14
12
75'
18
18
16
14
12
10
100'
18
16
14
12
10
150'
16
14
12
12
50'
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
EXTENSION CORDS
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• If you are using an extension cord outdoors,
be sure it is marked with the suffi x “W-A” (“W”
in Canada) to indicate that it is acceptable for
outdoor use.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition. Always replace
a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by
a qualifi ed person before using it.
• Protect your extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
Cat. Nos. 8986-20 and 8988-20
1. Accessory attachment area
2. Nozzle
3. Front cover
4. Temperature display
(Cat. No. 8988-20 only)
5. Support base
6. Temperature control switch
7. Handle
8. Airfl ow control switch / On/off switch
9. Intake vents
Functional Description
Cat. Nos. 8975 and 8977
1. Accessory attachment area
2. Nozzle
3. Front cover
4. Nameplate
5. Intake vents
6. End cap temperature control
(Cat. No. 8977 only)
7. Handle
8. Support stand
9. On/off switch (On/off- high/low on 8975)
Cat. No. 8978
1. Accessory attachment area
2. Nozzle
3. Front cover
4. Nameplate
5. Heat adjustment knob
2
1
3 5
4
6
8
7
9
2
1
3
5 4
6
8
7
9
6. Intake vents
7. On/off switch
8. Handle
9. Support base
9
2
1
3
5
4
6
8
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9
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temperatures. Excessive heat can cause paint
and other materials to burn and cause fumes,
which may be inhaled by the operator.
• Keep work environment clean. Keep food and
drink away from work area. Wash hands, arms
and face and rinse mouth before eating and drink-
ing. Do not smoke, or chew gum or tobacco in the
work area. Paint scrapings and dust created from
removing paint may contain chemicals that are
hazardous.
• Clean up all paint scraping and dust. DO NOT
SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Wet mop
fl oors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and
other surfaces where paint and dust have accu-
mulated. Use a high phosphate detergent, triso-
dium phosphate (TSP), or a trisodium phosphate
substitute to clean and mop the work area.
• Dispose of paint scrapings properly. Following
each work session, place paint scrapings in a
double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties
and dispose.
• Remove protective clothing and work shoes
in the work area to avoid transferring dust to
other parts of the building. Wash work clothes
separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is
then washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and
body thoroughly with soap and water.
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