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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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2018 OEMTOOLS
™
HEAT GUN
NOTE
: When the Heat Gun is first turned ON, smoke
may appear due to the burning of manufacturing oils on
the element. The smoke will disappear within five minutes
of operation.
STRIPPING PAINT FROM DWELLING
The most common application for the Heat Gun is in
stripping paint from fascia, soffit, and siding of a dwelling
(Fig. 2). Although the Heat Gun will work extremely
well in this application, it is important to take specific
precautions and prevent potentially serious mistakes.
WARNING
: Use extreme caution if the opposite side
of the work surface (such as siding) is not accessible.
The hidden side could catch fire if it becomes too hot.
Some buildings contain flammable material behind siding,
floors, fascia, soffit boards, and other such panels. Check
these areas before applying heat. DO NOT use the Heat
Gun if flammable materials are present or if you are
unsure of the flammability of the hidden material.
DO NOT use the Heat Gun on surfaces that can be
damaged by heat, such as vinyl siding, vinyl coated
siding or vinyl window frames.
DO NOT use the Heat Gun on any glass surface such as
windows. The rapid expansion may break the glass or
damage the seal in thermo pane windows.
The Heat Gun will soften putty in window frames. Be
careful not to gouge the soft putty with the scraper. The
putty will firm up as it cools.
When removing paint from the fascia, do not overheat
the edge of the shingles. Too much heat will melt the
shingles.
PAINT STRIPPING PROCESS
WARNING
: Never touch the Heat Gun nozzle during
use or soon after use. It becomes very hot and will cause
severe burns. Wear gloves to protect your hands from hot
paint scrapings.
When turned ON, the Heat Gun will heat the paint
causing it to soften so it can be easily scraped off without
damaging the surface. Some paints may soften when
heated even though they show no signs of blistering.
Some paints will blister when heated, while others may
become rubbery. Some paints will require more heat than
others to soften them sufficiently for easy removal.
NOTE
: Paint that has been absorbed into the wood will
not be removed with the Heat Gun.
When working with several layers of paint, completely
heating the surface all the way to the wood will speed up
the scraping process. This will allow all layers of paint to
be scraped at one time.
Use a soft wire brush to remove paint from very intricate
surfaces. Mineral paints and finishes such as cement
paint and porcelain do not soften when heated, so they
cannot be removed using a Heat Gun.
For best paint removal results, move the gun slowly and
steadily forward at an angle to the surface to be stripped.
This allows you to safely scrape behind the hot air stream
and keeps the scraper and scraped surface cooler.
Holding the Heat Gun at an angle also preheats the paint
as you scrape.
The chart below explains the four zones for the paint
removal process (Fig. 3).
Zone
Description
1
Warm air preheats the paint
2
Hot air softens the paint
1 + 2
Heat penetrates complete area
3
Paint can be easily scraped off as soon as it is
softened and the Heat Gun is moved forward
4
Stripped surface is allowed to cool
Fig. 3
WARNING
:
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
damage the tool as well as the workpiece.
WARNING
:
DO NOT attempt to modify tools or create accessories.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
injury. It will also void the warranty.
CLEANING
Keep air vents clean and unobstructed to allow maximum
airflow through the Heat Gun.
Fig. 3