KNOVA KN HG-1500, Manual, Page: 6 / 20

USE
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Stationary use 6.
- set the tool down on its rear in an
upright position
- make sure the surface is clean and dust
free; polluted air damages the motor
- make sure the air flow is directed away
from you
- secure the cord to prevent pulling down
the tool
- do not touch the air outlet/nozzle
- make sure nothing drops into the air
outlet/nozzle
- carefully hold the tool with one hand
while switching it off with the other
hand, and then allow it to cool down
NOTES:
- all application examples (except
removing paint next to glass) can be
performed without accessories; however,
• Removing paint/lacquer 0
- use a clean, sharp scraper
- scrape firmly, when the paint softens
- experiment to establish the length of
time necessary to apply the heat for
optimal results
- scrape the softened paint immediately,
or it will harden again
- keep a 30° to 40° angle between the
tool and the workpiece
- remove paint and debris immediately
from the scraper to prevent them from
ignition
- scrape with the grain of the wood,
wherever possible
- do not direct the hot air flow towards
the same surface for too long
- dispose of all paint debris safely
- thoroughly clean the work area after
completing the job
! be careful when removing layers of paint
in old buildings; in the past the building
may have been painted with paint
containing lead, which is highly poisonous
! exposure to even low levels of lead can
cause serious brain and nervous system
damage; young and unborn children are
particularly vulnerable
!the
lead-based paint must be removed by
a professional without using a heat gun.
Not use lead-based soldering wire
using the appropriate accessory simplifies
the work and significantly improves the
quality of the results
! Mount an accessory only when the air
outlet is cold, when the switch is in position
“0” and when the plug is disconnected
• Constant heat control (overload
protection) Protects heating element
from damage when tool is overloaded
without having to stop it and/or let it
cool down for a period of time
- when the temperature gets too high,
the heating element switches itself off,
while the motor continues to run and
produces cold air
- when the temperature has fallen down
sufficiently (taking only a few seconds),
the heating element will be switched
on automatically (“HEAT CONTROL” is
no longer displayed).
! allow the tool to cool down for at least
30 minutes before storage.
• Thawing out frozen water pipes ^
- heat the frozen area evenly
! do no thaw out water pipes made of PVC
! water pipes are often difficult to
distinguish from gas pipes; heating gas pipes
is extremely dangerous – risk of explosion
• Drying
! only dry with a low or medium temperature
setting and with an increased distance
between the tool and the workpiece
- drying of paint, varnish, gypsum,
mortar and plaster
- drying wet timber prior to filing
- drying thickly applied filer or adhesive
quickly
- drying building joints before spraying
insulation or sealant
- drying joints and cracks in boat building
• Cleaning/disinfecting
- disinfecting rabbit hutches, dovecotes,
etc. (remove your pet first)
- combatting ant colonies
- combatting woodworms and boring
beetles (hold the tool at an adequate
distance from the wood)
- eliminating weeds