OPERATION OF YOUR MAKO HEAT GUN:
Ensure the switch is in the OFF position ‘O’ before connecting to the power supply.
ON/OFF Switch - Heat Setting 1:
A low heat setting may be required in certain cases, e.g. to avoid overheating the work-piece’s
surroundings or to avoid displacing the work-piece if the airflow is too strong.
ON/OFF Switch - Heat Setting 2:
A higher heat setting heats up the work-piece more quickly and enables the hot air gun to be
held at a greater distance from the work-piece.
Danger of fire and explosion!
Inflammable and poisonous gases may be produced when working with plastics,
paints (especially older types of paint), varnishes and similar materials. Use an
appropriate respirator. Use ample ventilation.
The ideal temperature should first be ascertained by performing a test. You should start with
a low temperature setting. The working temperature can vary depending on the properties of
the work-piece. The distance between the nozzle and work-piece is dependent on the
material to be processed.
Removing paint/dissolving adhesives
Soften the paint using hot air and remove evenly with the scraper. Do not heat the paint for
too long since this will burn the paint, making it more difficult to remove. Many adhesives
(e.g. stickers) become softer when heated, allowing adhesive bonds to be separated and
superfluous adhesive to be removed. Be extremely carefully not to damage the surface
underneath.
Removing paint from windows
Glass can break easily. Always use a glass protection shield to protect it from the heated
air. On profiled surfaces, paint can be removed using a scraper and brushed off using a
soft wire brush.
Shaping plastic tubing
To avoid kinking the tubing, fill the tubing with sand and seal at both ends. Heat the
tubing evenly by moving it from side to side in the stream of heated air.
Staining wood
Hot air staining gives natural wood a rustic effect. Do not hold the nozzle too close to the
wood as this will colour the wood unevenly. Carefully sand off any singed wood fibres
afterwards using fine emery paper.
Shrink fitting
Select a heat-shrinkable sleeve with a diameter matching that of the work-piece, eg an
electrical cable lug. Heat the heat-shrinkable sleeve evenly.
Defrosting water pipes
Do not attempt to defrost PVC piping.
Protect the surfaces behind the pipe with a heat shield. Always heat the frozen area
inwards from the edge to the centre.
Note:
Water pipes are often difficult to distinguish from gas pipes. If in doubt, seek
professional assistance before attempting this work.
Element
Take extra care with the heat-gun element. Once the element is hot it can become very
fragile, and may break if dropped or knocked.
