PolarGrip K2250 Industrial Glue Gun
| Aliases | Hot Glue Gun |
| Other References | |
| Official Maintainer | Paula O'Donnell |
Current Status
Working
Machine is working as expected as at 08:11:2020.
Usage
This machine is generally available to use.
Induction process is:
- Watch this introduction video.
- Read the rest of this page.
- Seek clarification if needed, via Discord or in person.
- You are now prepared to use this machine.
Guidelines
As the name says, the glue gets hot. Please be careful, use PPE and avoid burning yourself or the work area.
Please have something under the tip of the glue gun when it is operating to catch the hot drips so that the benches aren't being damaged.
Please make a reasonable donation to the Craftpunk Tin to help restock the supplies.
Recommended PPE
| Required |  | Enclosed shoes are required throughout HSBNE. No open sandals, thongs etc. |
| Warning |  | Take care to avoid melted glue touching bare skin. |
Machine Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Glue discharge rate | 0.7 ~ 1.2kgs / hour |
| Power Supply | 240V |
| Glue diameter | 11mm |
Documents
- None Found
Manufacturer
- Unknown
Reseller
Known Identical Models
- Not Applicable
Known Issues
| Date | Description | Workaround | Proposed Remediation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2020 | No Known Issues | PLACEHOLDER Describe the workaround currently in place | Placeholder Describe a proposed fix or solution |
Modifications / Repair History
| Date | Modified By | Description | Remediation | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2020 | No Modifications | PLACEHOLDER Describe what happened | PLACEHOLDER Describe how it was fixed or modified | PLACEHOLDER document the cost of the change |
Accessories
| Image | Category | Accessory Name & Notes | Location | Buy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Accessories |
Consumables & Running Costs
| Image | Category | Accessory Name & Notes | Location | Buy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Glue Stick | Hot Glue Sticks Glue sticks 100mm x 11mm $0.50 per stick used MSDS - Hot Glue Sticks. | Stored near the Glue Gun | Hardware Stores, Hobby Stores |
Maintenance
| Interval | Task |
|---|---|
| After Every Use | Clean tip of glue gun. |
| After Every Use | Clean workspace of glue dribbles if necessary. |
| After Every Use | Tidy gear away. |
RACI
A RACI is an important documentation process to let people know what ACTIONS can happen, and who needs to be Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed for each ACTION. Delete this line.
| Task / Action | Executive | Cause Leader Cause Team | Named Maintainer | Trainers | Cause | Membership | Implementer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modification and Repairs | - | AC | C | I | I | I | R |
| Induction changes | C | RACI | RC | I | I | I | R |
Risk Matrix and Mitigation
Risk assessment is important to ensure we are making tools available to members in a responsible fashion. Please make every effort to do a reasonable risk assessment. If there is a safety incident with the tool, please redo a risk assessment and add it to the table.
| Ref / ID | Pre-Mitigation | Mitigations / Warnings / Remedies | Post Mitigation | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk | Risk Severity | Risk Likelihood | Risk Level | Risk Severity | Risk Likelihood | Risk Level | Acceptable to Proceed | ||
| 0001 | Burns | Undesirable | Possible | 8 | Use PPE as necessary | Low | Improbable | 1 | |
Decision Register
A decision register is for general documentation when some decision is made regarding the tool. To change its location, mode of operation, to buy an accessory, to replace something, to change how it operates etc. Delete this line.
| Ref / ID | Decision Details | Impact | Proposed Date | Proposed By | Status | Approved By | Date | Resulting Actions and Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000 | Example decision | Provides an example | 08/08/20 | JH | Approved | JH | 08/08/20 | A line was put in the register |