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REMOVING PAINT
Efficient paint removal requires the
development of technique. Follow the
guidelines in this manual and youʼll find
that you will have mastered the procedure
after a few simple projects.
Turn on the tool and hold the nozzle about
one inch (25mm) from the surface to be
stripped, as shown in figure C. (Give the
unit about 15-20 seconds running time to
reach its full heat potential.) The paint
being heated will usually begin to blister
when it reaches the proper temperature
for stripping. When it reaches this point
begin scraping with smooth, even strokes.
If the paint is sufficiently hot and the
scraper is properly suited to the surface
being stripped, the paint should come off
in a strip equal to the full width of the
scraper. Move the unit slightly ahead of
the scraper to assure that the paint being stripped is softened.
Best results will be achieved if the heat gun is moved slowly, but constantly, from side to
side to evenly distribute heat. Do not linger or pause in one spot.
Remember that splinters and small particles of stripped paint can be ignited and blown
through holes and cracks in the surface being stripped.
HINTS ABOUT PAINT STRIPPING
A smooth, downward scraping action will give good results and will help to prevent
gouging the work surface.
With some paints, prolonged heating will actually make them tougher to strip. Try a few
different heating times until you develop the technique best suited to your particular
application.
The heat gun is designed to remove both oil based and latex based paints.
It will not remove stains or primer coats that have impregnated the wood grain.
Scrape paint as soon as it softens, it will soon cool and harden again. Clean the edge of
your scraper often to retain a clean, sharp edge. Shield areas adjacent to where youʼre
scraping. For example: shield the door with nonflammable materials if youʼre stripping the
door frame.
Donʼt concentrate the tools heat on a window pane or other glass surface. Excessive heat
may crack the glass. Use some nonflammable material to shield the glass when stripping
the window frame.
OTHER USES
For hands free operation, use the heat
gun stand as shown in figure D.
Aside from stripping paint, your heat gun
has a wide array of other uses. Use it for
softening linoleum and floor tile and for
loosening heat sensitive adhesives. Itʼs
perfect for use with heat shrinkable tubing
and anywhere you need a portable heat
source. You can even use it to thaw
frozen metal water pipes.
Automotive uses include reducing set up
time on body fillers or drying time on
paints (the product manufacturerʼs
recommendations must be followed.)
Caution must be exercised around
gasoline, automotive fluids, tires, gaskets,
upholstery and hoses, etc. to prevent
damage or fires. Be constantly aware
that this tool can ignite flammable
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