Four programs are factory-set for the
most common types of work. Press but-
ton “P” for programming mode. Num-
ber 1 is displayed for program 1. Con-
tinuing to press the program button will
take you to programs 2 – 4. Pressing
the button again will return the tool to
normal operation.
Default programs
The settings for the four programs can
be changed and saved at any time. To
do this, press the first program button
“P” until the display shows the program
you wish to change. Set the chosen air
flow and temperature. Now press the
memory button (10) “
–
>” until the “
–
>”
symbol is cleared from the display
(approx. 5 sec). The values entered are
now saved in the program memory. To
return to normal operation, press the
program button until the program
symbol disappears from the display.
Stage 1 is the cold-air stage; tempera-
ture is always 50 °C. Use the cold-air
function for drying paint, cooling work-
pieces or to cool the nozzle before
changing an accessory attachment.
In stage 2 temperature can be infinitely
varied over a range of 50 °C to 650 °C
on the crontol panel with LCD display.
The actual temperature is measured at
the nozzle outlet and indicated on the
display. The red push button (9) on the
left-hand side is used as an input but-
ton with minus/plus function. Tempera-
ture settings range from 50 °C to 650
°C max. Briefly pressing the “+” / “–”
push button increases or reduces the
temperature setting in 10 ° steps. Press-
ing the button for longer speeds up the
temperature setting process. Once the
temperature has been set, the tool takes
a few seconds to reach temperature
(depending on speed/air flow). If you
want to alter the setting, simply press
either button to increase or reduce the
temperature. After switching OFF, the
hot air gun stays in the last setting.
Setting the temperature
Programming [P]
Memory function [S]
GB
Program Temp. °C Air l/min Application
1 250 approx. 350 Forming plastic pipes
2 350 approx. 400 Welding plastic pipes
3 450 approx. 500 Stripping paint
4 550 approx. 400 Soft soldering
Rigid PVC
Plasticised
PVC
Soft PE
(LDPE)
Polyethylene
Hard PE
(HDPE)
Polyethylene
PP
Polypropylene
ABS
Pipes, fittings, sheets, building profiles,
technical mouldings
Welding temperature 300 °C
Floor coverings, wallpapers, hoses,
sheets, toys
Welding temperature 400 °C
Domestic and electrotechn. articles, toys
Welding temperature 250 °C
Baths, baskets, canisters,
insulating material, pipes
Welding temperature 300 °C
HT drainage pipes, moulded seats,
packaging, car components
Welding temperature 250 °C
Car compon., equipm. housings, cases
Welding temperature 350 °C
Carbonises in the flame, pungent odour;
crashing sound
Smoking, yellowish-green flame,
pungent odour;
silent
Light yellow flame, drips continue to burn,
smells of a candle being extinguished;
dull sound
Light yellow flame, drips continue to burn,
smells of a candle being extinguished;
crashing sound
Bright flame with a blue core,
drips continue to burn, pungent odour;
crashing sound
Black, fluffy smoke, sweet odour;
crashing sound
Material Application types Distinguishing characteristics
Applications
(F) Soft soldering: First, clean metal
parts you want to join. Then, using hot
air, heat the point you want to solder
and offer up the soldering wire. Use flux
or a soldering wire with a flux core to
prevent oxide forming.
(G) Welding and joining plastic: All
parts being welded must be of the
same plastic material. Use an appropri-
ate welding rod.
Here are some of the applications you
can use STEINEL hot air guns for. This
selection is by no means exhaustive –
no doubt you can immediately think of
other examples.
(A) Stripping paint: Paint is softened
and can be removed with a stripping
knife and paint scraper to leave a clean
surface.
(B) Shrinking tubing on cables: The
shrink tubing is slipped over the section
you want to insulate and heated with
hot air. The tubing shrinks by approx.
50 % in diameter to give a sealed
union. Shrinking is particularly fast and
even using reflector nozzles. Sealing
and stabilising cable breaks, insulating
soldered joints, gathering cable runs,
sheathing terminal blocks.
(C) Forming PVC: Sheeting, piping or
mouldings can be softened and formed
with hot air.
(D) Shaping: Ski boots and sports
shoes can be shaped for a perfect fit.
(E) De-soldering: Electronic compo-
nents are detached quickly and neatly
from circuit boards with a reduction
nozzle.
(H) Hot-tool welding on plastic pipes
or rods. The ends are pressed against
a coated hot tool and then joined
together.
(I) Joining sheeting: The sheets are
overlapped and welded together. A slit
nozzle is used to direct hot air under
the overlap, then the two sheets are
firmly pressed together with a feed
roller. Also possible: Repairing PVC
tarpaulins by overlap welding with a
slit nozzle.
J Accessories
Large reflector nozzle
Prod. no. 073015
Surface nozzle, 75 mm
Prod. no. 070212
Wide-slit nozzle
Prod. no. 074715
Welding nozzle*
Prod. no. 070915
Reduction nozzle, 9 mm*
Prod. no. 070618
Reduction nozzle, 14 mm*
Prod. no. 070717
Reduction nozzle, 20 mm*
Prod. no. 070816
Reflector nozzle
Prod. no. 070519
Paint scraper kit
Prod. no. 010317
Feed roller
Prod. no. 012311
Soldering reflector nozzle*
Prod. no. 074616
Heat reflector nozzle,
80 mm*
Prod. no. 072117
Slit nozzle*
Prod. no. 071011
Shrink tubings
Prod. no. 071417
Plastic welding wire
Rigid PVC: Prod. no. 073114
Plasticised PVC: Prod. no. 073213
LDPE: Prod. no. 073312
HDPE: Prod. no. 071219
PP: Prod. no. 073411
ABS: Prod. no. 074210
Window nozzle, 50 mm
Prod. no. 070311
Window nozzle, 75 mm
Prod. no. 070410
Surface nozzle, 50 mm
Prod. no. 070113
Your dealer has a wide range of accessories for you to choose from. (* for HL 1910 E and HL 2010 E only)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Shrink tubings
Prod. no. 071418
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This STEINEL product has been manufactured with the utmost care, tested for proper operation and safety in accordance
with applicable regulations and then subjected to ramdom sample inspection. STEINEL guarantees that it is in perfect con-
dition and proper working order. The product is guaranteed for 12 months or 500 hours of operation commencing on the
date of sale to the consumer. We will remedy defects caused by material flaws or manufacturing faults. The guarantee will
be met by repair or replacement of defective parts at our own discretion. This guarantee does not cover damage to wear-
ing parts, damage or defects caused by improper treatment or maintenance nor does it cover breakage as a result of the
product being dropped. Further consequential damage to other objects is excluded. Claims under the guarantee shall only
be accepted if the product is sent fully assembled and well packed complete with sales slip or invoice
(date of purchase and dealer's stamp) to the appropriate Service Centre or handed in to the dealer with-
in the first 6 months. Repair Service: Our customer service department will repair any faults not covered
by the guarantee or occurring after the guarantee has expired. Please send the product well packed to
the Service Centre.
Functional guarantee
Safety warnings
!
Read and observe this information
before using the tool. Failure to
observe the oper-ating instructions
may result in the tool becoming a
source of danger.
When using electric power tools,
observe the following basic safety pre-
cautions to avoid electric shock and the
risk of injury and fire. Fire may be
caused if the tool is not used with care.
Children should be supervised to make
sure they do not play with the device.
This device is not intended for use by
persons (adults and children) with physi-
cal, sensory or mental impairments or
lacking experience and/or knowledge
of use unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety or
have received instructions from that per-
son on how to use the tool.
Take ambient conditions
into account.
Do not expose electric power tools
to rain.
Do not use electric power tools when
they are damp or in a damp or wet
environment.
Exercise care when using the tool in the
proximity of flammable materials. Do not
direct hot air onto the same spot for any
prolonged period.
Do not use in the presence of an
explosive atmosphere.
Heat may be conducted to flammable
materials that are out of sight.
Protect yourself from
electric shock.
Avoid touching earthed objects, such as
pipes, radiators, cookers or refrigerators.
Do not leave the tool unattended while in
operation.
Store your tools is
a safe place.
Place tool on stand after use and allow to
cool before putting it away.
Tools that are not in use should be stored
in a dry, locked room and out of the
reach of children.
Do not overload
your tools.
Work results and safety will be
enhanced if you stay within the
specified output range.
After using the tool for a prolonged
period at maximum temperature, you
should reduce the temperature before
switching the tool off. This will prolong the
life of the heating element.
Do not carry the tool by the power cord.
Do not unplug the tool by pulling on the
power cord. Protect the power cord from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
Beware of toxic gases
and fire hazards.
Toxic gases may occur when working
on plastics, paints, varnishes or similar
materials. Beware of fire and ignition
hazards.
For your own safety, use only acces-
sories and attachments that are speci-
fied in the operating instructions or
recommended or specified by the tool
manufacturer. Using attachments or
accessories other than those recom-
mended in the operating instructions or
catalogue may result in personal injury.
Repairs must only be
carried out by a qualified
electrician.
This electric power tool complies with
the relevant safety regulations. Repairs
must only be performed by a qualified
electrician, otherwise the user may run
the risk of accidents.
Keep these safety warnings
in a safe place.
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