Black & Decker 496011-00, User Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker Glue Gun has been designed for leisure 
and DIY activities in the home to join materials together 
including paper, card and material. 

This tool is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! 

When using mains-powered appliances, basic 

safety precautions, including the following, should always be 
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury 
and material damage.

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Read all of this manual carefully before using the 
appliance.

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The intended use is described in this manual. The use of 
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any 
operation with this appliance other than those 
recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk 
of personal injury.

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Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas 
invite accidents.

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Do not expose the appliance to rain or wet conditions. 
Water entering the appliance will increase the risk of 
electric shock. 

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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common 
sense when operating the appliance. Do not use a power 
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, 
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while 
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

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Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug 
from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from 
heat, oil and sharp edges.

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If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect 
the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not 
touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the 
power supply.

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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not 
in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.

Safety of others

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Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these 
instructions to use the appliance.

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Do not allow children or animals to come near the work 
area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord. Close 
supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near 
children.

After use

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Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before 
leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, 
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

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When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry 
place. Children should not have access to stored 
appliances.

Inspection and repairs

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Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective 
parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and 
any other conditions that may affect its operation.

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Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or 
defective.

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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced 
by an authorised repair agent.

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Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of 
damage, ageing and wear.

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Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains 
plug is damaged or defective.

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If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or 
defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair agent 
in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power supply cord 
and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

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Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than 
those specified in this manual.

Specific safety instructions for glue guns
Warning! 

This appliance must be placed on the stand when not 

in use.

DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATED nozzle of the Glue Gun.

The operating temperature of this appliance is 
approximately 199°C.

Keep hands away from the heated attachment and 
work area.

 Heat may be conducted through the work piece. 

Use clamps or pliers to hold the work piece. 

The heating element will begin to heat up as soon as 
the appliance is plugged in.

 To avoid injury or damage to 

property always assume that the appliance is hot and return 
it to the stand.

Protect the work surface and materials from heat 
damage. 

Heat may be conducted through the work piece. 

Use a heat resistant material to protect the work surface.

Glue sticks are not intended for ingestion and should 
not come in contact with food, etc.

 If swallowed, seek 

medical attention. Keep out of the reach of children.

Before cleaning, adjustment or changing the attachments. 
Unplug the appliance and allow the attachment to cool.

Never attempt to force cool the appliance after use by 
immersing any part of it in water or any other liquid.

Allow the appliance to air cool only.