Haha, Rex! I don't think I would EVER risk my Air-Ways to pick up ashes or dry my hair...although I don't think that the hot air would be too bad. Even if the handle is plastic, it has a lot of cooler air around it, and I am pretty sure that it could take it...but as I say...I won't risk it! 
Man, Jack!! That is a BEAUTY!!! Say...what is that sticker on the front of the nozzle? Also, does yours not have a motor tag? And what does it say on the switch? That's a pretty bag on yours, too! The only information I have on Air-Way uprights is this, which was a P.O.D. a long time ago.
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