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Heating Guidelines
The heat gun is one of the most versatile tools you can own. It can be used for a great variety of
projects, from big DIY to small Art & Crafts jobs.
Use
Heat Setting Nozzle Tip Options*
dIY
Stripping paint
HIGH
Concentrator or Flare
Wall repair
LOW/MED
Open (no tip)
Drying paint
LOW/MED
Open (no tip)
Soften adhesives to remove floor tiles
LOW/MED
Flare
Bend plastic, plexiglass, formica
LOW/HIGH
Open / Concentrator
Removing formica and linoleum
LOW/MED
Flare
Soften paint, caulking and putty for easier
removing (use heat shield)
HIGH
Concentrator or Flare
Shrink plastic film for wrapping or
weatherproofing
LOW/MED
Flare
Small jobs
(including
repair)
Loosen rusted nuts, bolts and fittings
HIGH
Open / Concentrator
Removing adhesives
LOW/MED
Open (no tip)
Waxing skis/snowboard
LOW/MED
Flare
Glass fiber work
MED / HIGH
Concentrator or Flare
Unfreezing pipes
LOW
Curved deflector
Lighting a BBQ grill
HIGH
Concentrator / BBQ Nozzle
Heat concrete prior to patching
LOW/HIGH
Concentrator
Defrosting refrigerator / freezer
LOW/MED
Open (no tip)
arts & Crafts
Making candles
LOW
Open (no tip)
Making soap
LOW
Open (no tip)
Shrink wrapping presents
LOW
Open (no tip)
Forming foam
LOW
Open (no tip)
Cookie decoration
LOW/HIGH
Open (no tip)
automotive
Removing stickers, emblems and decals
LOW/MED
Open (no tip)
Removing dents
MED / HIGH
Open (no tip)
Removing paint
HIGH
Concentrator or Flare
Applying and removing window tint
LOW/MED
Open (no tip)
Restoring bumpers
MED / HIGH
Open (no tip)
electronics
Smartphone & tablet repair
LOW
Concentrator
PlayStation and Xbox repair
LOW
Concentrator
*Nozzle tips may not be included with your heat gun. See Accessories page 11.
IMPOrTaNT: If the blower motor in the heat gun does not turn on when the switch is set
to either LOW, MedIUM or HIGH, turn the switch OFF immediately. The heating element
will burn out if it is not cooled by the blower.