English–11 609 929 E15 • (02.03) TPlease observe the order number of your unit. The tradenames of the individual units may vary.1 Nozzle2 Glue stick3 Feed trigger4 Support stand5 Heat protection coverNot all the accessories illustrated or described are in-cluded in standard delivery.The glue gun is intended for the quick gluing of clean, dryand grease-free materials with glue heated to its meltingpoint.Working safely with this unit is pos-sible only when the operating andsafety information are read com-pletely and the instructions con-tained therein are strictly followed. If the cable is damaged or cut through while working,do not touch the cable but immediately pull the mainsplug. Never use the unit with a damaged cable. Before each use of the unit, check the cable andplug. If damage is detected, do not use the unit.Have repairs performed only by a qualified techni-cian. Never open the unit yourself The unit must not be damp and must also not be op-erated in damp surroundings. Connect units that are used outdoors by means of afault current protection switch (FI) with a maximumtriggering current of 30 mA. Use only an extensioncable that is approved for outdoor use. Always direct the cable to the rear away from the unit. For pauses in the work of more than 30 minutes, pullthe mains plug. Children may only use the unit under the supervisionof adults. Bosch is able to ensure flawless functioning of theunit only if the original accessories intended for it areused.Screw the nozzle 1 onto the gun. Insert the supportstand 4.Switching On/OffTo put into operation, insert the plug into the mainsreceptacle.Place the gun on the support stand 4 (see Fig. ).Allow the gun to heat up for approx. 7 min before begin-ning work.To switch off, pull the mains plug. Allow the unit to cool completely before storing. Thehot nozzle can cause damage.As the result of heat storage, the glue gun can also beused after it has heated up without being connected tothe mains. If the glue that emerges becomes thick, in-sert the plug into the mains receptacle again.Preparations for GluingThe surfaces to be glued must be clean, dry and free ofgrease. Roughen smooth surfaces before gluing.Do not use inflammable solvents forcleaning!The ambient temperature and the work piece to beglued must not be colder than +5 ˚C or warmer than+50 ˚C.Warm rapidly cooling materials (e.g., steel) for better ad-hesion.Gluing Danger of burning! The glue and the nozzle tip areheated to 200 ˚C. Do not allow the hot glue to comeinto contact with persons or animals. If hot gluetouches the skin, immediately hold the spot for someminutes under a stream of cold water. Do not try toremove the glue from the skin.Insert the glue stick 2. Press the feed trigger 3.Apply the glue in the form of points. For gluing flexiblematerials (e.g., textiles), apply the glue in a zig-zag line(see Fig. ).Product SpecificationsGlue Gun PKP 18 EOrder number 0 603 264 5..Rated powerHeatingMaintaining heat[W][W]20016Heating time [min] 7Glue temperature [˚C] 200Gluing capacity [g/min] 20Glue stick dia. [mm] 11Weight approx. [kg] 0.35Protection class / IIProduct ElementsIntended UseFor Your SafetyBefore UsePutting into OperationWorking InstructionsAB