Skil Masters 8005, Instructions Manual

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• Removing paint/lacquer next to glass 0
- always use glass protection nozzle H when working
next to glass
- remove the paint with a hand scraper
! do not use the tool for removing paint on metal-
framed windows; metal is heat-conducting which
might lead to breaking of the glass
• Removing stickers (use fl at nozzle J) !
- many adhesives become softer when heated,
allowing adhesive bonds to be separated and
superfl uous adhesive to be removed
! heat sticker on the upper side
! always take care not to overheat the underlying
surface
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
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removing linoleum and vinyl carpeting
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removing carpet tiles made of synthetic fi bres
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removing veneers/applying veneer strips
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softening/melting tar, tin, bitumen, wax (use fl at
nozzle J)
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waxing (skis, furniture) (use fl at nozzle J) @
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removing resin
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loosening rusty/too tightly fastened metal screws,
nuts and bolts
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removing candle wax ( do not overheat the
underlying surface )
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repairing broken candles/restoring bent candles to
their original shape
• Shrink fi tting #
- use refl ector nozzle K or reduction nozzle L
- select a shrink-fi t tube with a diameter matching that
of the workpiece
- heat the shrink-fi t tube evenly
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLE:
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shrink-wrapping
• Soldering water pipes $
This tool is most suitable for working with soft solders
(melting point below 400°)
- use
refl ector nozzle K
- thoroughly clean both joining sections before
soldering
- pre-heat both sections and apply soldering wire ( do
not use lead-based soldering wire )
• Thawing out frozen water pipes %
- use refl ector nozzle K
- 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
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
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thawing out frozen car locks (use reduction nozzle L)
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defrosting freezers ( do not damage the plastic
housing )
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thawing out ice-covered steps and pavements
• Shaping plastic tubes
- use refl ector nozzle K
- fi ll the tube with sand and seal it at both ends, to
avoid kinking of the tube
- heat the tube evenly by moving it from side to side
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
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shaping all plastics with a low melting-point
(polyethylene, PVC etc.)
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shaping all plastics with a high melting-point (acrylic
glass, Plexiglas etc.)
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shaping and bending carpet tiles made of synthetic
fi bres
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shaping and bending of wood (model-building)
• Welding plastics
- the weld seam must be clean and grease-free
- keep welding rod close to weld seam and apply heat,
until the welding rod gets tacky
- remove heat, when weld seam is fi lled up
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
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repairing of surfboards, skis and other synthetic
sports goods (use fl at nozzle J)
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welding PVC-materials
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smoothening blisters after sticking PVC-labels
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connecting garden hoses (use refl ector nozzle K)
• 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 fi lling
- drying thickly applied fi ller or adhesive quickly
- drying building joints before spraying insulation or
sealant
- drying joints and cracks in boatbuilding
• Cleaning/disinfecting
- disinfecting rabbit hutches, dove cotes, 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
GUARANTEE / ENVIRONMENT
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the
ventilation slots G 2 )
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
• Never use easy infl ammable liquids for cleaning the
heat gun in general and the air outlet/nozzle in
particular)
• This SKIL product is guaranteed in accordance with
statutory/country-specifi c regulations; damage due to
normal wear and tear, overload or improper handling will
be excluded from the guarantee
• In case of a complaint, send the tool undismantled
together with proof of purchase to your dealer or the
nearest SKIL service station (addresses as well as the
service diagram of the tool are listed on
www.skileurope.com)