Use as a weed burner
Connect the cord to an extension lead and hook the cord securely onto the cord holder (17) on
the separate handle on the weed burner.
A small amount of smoke may be emitted when the weed burner is used for the first time. This
is normal and does not mean there is a defect.
Switch the weed burner on using the on/off button (8). Select heat setting III on the
temperature selector (14). Allow the weed burner to warm up for 45 seconds before starting to
use it.
Hold the weed nozzle (12) 1-5 cm above the weed for around 5 seconds.
NB! The weed must not burn or char. Instead, the powerful heat effect causes the weed to
wither and die within a few days.
Use as a heat gun
Attach the required nozzle (2, 3, 4) to the hot air nozzle (13). Switch the heat gun on using the
on/off button (8). Select heat setting I, II or III on the temperature selector (14).
Point the nozzle or hot air nozzle at the workpiece. Examples of use are described below.
Avoid keeping the heat gun on the same spot for too long, as extended exposure to heat
(especially when using heat setting II/III) may damage or ignite the item.
Removing paint and lacquer, and softening glue
Soften paint/lacquer using hot air and remove it with a palette knife or scraper. Over-exposing
paint or lacquer to hot air can burn it, making it difficult to remove. Use a clean, sharp scraper.
When removing paint from glass surfaces, use the heat gun with caution to avoid cracking the
glass! Heat up stickers and other forms of glue to soften them before peeling or scraping off.
Shaping plastic pipes
Fill the pipe with sand and seal both ends. This will prevent it breaking.
Apply heat evenly by moving the gun from side to side. Bend the pipe as required when
softened.
Shrinking
Ensure the diameter of the shrink collar is large enough for the item it is to be applied to.
Heat gently using the gun.
Thawing water pipes
NB! It is easy to confuse water pipes with gas pipes. Never under any circumstances heat gas
pipes! Always apply heat to the frozen spot from the outside and work inwards.
Ensure the heat gun does not ignite any materials around the pipe and remember that metal
pipes conduct heat.
Plastic pipes and sleeves must be heated with particular care to avoid damage.
Use as a barbecue starter
Place the barbecue charcoals or briquettes in the barbecue.
