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OPERATION
8. Tip: Operate the heat gun in the "I" posi-
tion (Cold) for two - three (2-3) minutes
before switching to "OFF" position. This
allows the heat gun to cool down and
the nozzle to become cool to the touch.
9. Move switch to "OFF" position.
NOTE: For the best operating results,
perform a trial test on all materials.
NOTE Always set the heat gun upright af-
ter it is turned off, either for a short
break or for storage. Avoid laying
the unit on the side after shutdown.
The heat will remain in the unit and
cooling will take longer. Store the
unit only after the nozzle is cool.
Unplug the unit before storing to
prevent accidental startup.
PAINT STRIPPING
1. To strip paint, turn heat gun on and hold
it about one (1) inch from the surface
being stripped. Proper distance and
speed of stripping should be determined
by experience. It is best to hold the gun
further from the surface and to move
forward slowly. Slower speed is made up
for by the wider softened areas. Heat will
also penetrate deeper.
2. Regulate the outlet temperature by usIng
"I" or "II" power switch settings. Try dif-
ferent settings to find the best result with
the paint you are stripping.
3. As paints starts to blister and bubble,
move gun slowly and steadIly across the
surface. Follow closely with a scraping
knife (a two (2) inch wall scraper works
best) to remove the loosened paint. To
increase the speed of stripping the paint,
preheat the scraper as you move along
the work surface with the heat gun.
4. When stripping paint from grooves in
moulding, you may need to devise your
own scraping tools. Many people use
old screwdrivers with ground-down
blades and linoleum knives to do the job.
5. When the job is completed, move power
switch to "I" position. Operate blower for
a few minutes on cool.
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