[. . . ] Personal safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4. Careful handling and use of electrical power tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 7 7 8 Operation Before first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Preparing the tool for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Declaration of Conformity / Manufacturer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 GB/IE 5 Introduction The following pictograms are used in these operating instructions / on the device: Read instruction manual!Risk of loss of life by electric shock from damaged mains lead or mains plug! [. . . ] This tool must be placed down on its wire stand 6 when it is not being used. 3. Personal safety a) Remain alert at all times, watch what you are doing and always proceed with caution. Do not use the device if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. One moment of carelessness when using the device can lead to serious injury. GB/IE 7 Safety notes / Operation b) To avoid the danger of injury, burning and damage to health: DANGER OF BURNS!On contact with the skin, hold the affected part under running cold water for several minutes. Do not try to remove the glue from the skin. © © Operation Before first use 4. Careful handling and use of electrical power tools a) Pull the mains plug from the socket before you make any adjustments to the device, change accessories or when the device is put away. This precaution is intended to prevent you from unintentionally starting the device. b) When not in use always ensure that electrical power tools are kept out of reach of children. Do not let anyone use the device if he or she is not familiar with it or has not read the instructions and advice. Electrical power tools are dangerous when they are used by inexperienced people. Check for any parts that are broken or damaged enough to detrimentally affect the functioning of the device. Many accidents have their origins in poorly maintained electrical power tools. d) Always work with the mains lead leading away from the rear of the device. Preparing the glue site: ½ Do not use inflammable solvents to clean the glue site. [. . . ] The nozzle tip is hot! © Maintenance and Cleaning The glue gun is maintenance-free. Pull the mains lead out of the mains socket before you clean the tool. Never use petrol, solvents or cleaning agents that might attack plastic. © Service WARNING! [. . . ]