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HOT AIR TOOL ENGLISH 6
HOW TO STRIP PAINT
1. Warm air preheats the surface. The hot air
tool heats up the surface and causes the paint
to soften so it can be scrapped off easily with-
out damaging the surface.
2. Paint is softened by the hot air. Some paints
soften without blistering and some may
become rubbery and other paints may require
higher heat.
3. Deep penetration of heat over total area.
When working with several layers of paint, it
helps to heat the surface thoroughly so all the
layers can be scraped away at one time.
NOTE:
• A soft wire brush may be the best tool for
very intricate surfaces.
• Mineral paints and finishes, such as cement
paint and porcelain do not soften and cannot
be removed with the hot air tool.
• Do not try to burn off the paint, but soften it
sufficiently to be easily scraped off. Scorching
can discolor the wood underneath.
4. Paint can be easily scraped off as soon as it is
softened and the hot air tool is moved forward.
The best method to remove paint is move the
hot air tool slowly and steadily forward at an
angle to the surface, pointing the nozzle in the
direction of motion. This allows you to scrape
safely outside the hot air stream and keeps
the scraper and the scraped surface cooler.
5. Allow stripped surface to cool.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Never allow any liquid to get inside the hot air
tool or immerse any part of the hot air tool into
a liquid. Ensure the intake openings and the
housing are clean and free of obstructions.
If necessary use a soft, dry brush to clean the
intake opening and housing. Only use only mild
soap and a damp cloth to clean the hot air tool.
Do not use household cleaners in cleaning the
hot air tool since many household cleaners
contain chemicals, which could seriously
damage the hot air tool housing. Do not use
gasoline, turpentine, lacquer or paint thinner,
dry cleaning fluids or similar products to clean
the hot air tool.
STORAGE
The hot air tool nozzle must cool to room
temperature before placing the hot air tool in
storage. Over time the nozzle will turn dark
because of the high heat, and this is normal and
will not affect the performance or life of the hot
air tool.
Hot Air Tool Operational Guidelines - All Models