1. INTRODUCTION
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand instruction manual. For household use
only. Keep children away from working area. Key information you should know:
• Efficient paint removal requires a certain technique. Follow instructions in this manual.
• Aside from stripping paint, your Heat Gun can be used to soften linoleum and floor tile, loosen
heat sensitive adhesives, activate shrinkable plastic and thaw frozen water pipes.
2. SPECIFICATION
Voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50Hz
Power I/II: 1000/2000 W
Temperature I/II: 50-500/100-600°C
Air flow: 300/500 L/min
3. GENERAL SAFETY
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE
Do not try to repair (or disassemble) the Heat Gun yourself. Repairs should be performed by a
qualified shop familiar with this Heat Gun. The warranty will be void if any unauthorized person
opens the tool.
Be aware that heat from this tool could ignite flammable materials in hidden areas such as walls,
ceilings, floors or soffit boards. The ignition of these materials may not be readily apparent and
could result in property damage and personal injury.
When working in these locations, keep the Heat Gun moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering
or pausing in one spot could ignite the panel or the materials behind it.
DO NOT LEAVE HEAT GUN UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS ON.
WARNING: LEAD-BASED PAINTS
Take extreme care when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may contain lead,
which is poisonous. Any paint made prior to 1977 may contain lead, and paint applied to homes
prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead. Once it is deposited on a surface, lead can be ingested throu-
gh hand-to- mouth contact. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and
nervous system damage. Young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning
any paint removal process, you should determine whether the paint you are removing contains lead.
This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint analyzer to
check the lead content of the paint to be removed.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD BE REMOVED ONLY BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE
REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
WARNING: MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SEVERE INJURY
1. Keep Heat Gun out of the reach of children.
2. Do not touch the nozzle while Heat Gun is on. Severe burns will result. Wear gloves to protect
hands.
WARNING: Do not touch nozzle when working. Severe burns will result.
3. Keep moveable items secured and steady while scraping.
4. Make sure Heat Gun is cool before storing.
5. Do not leave the Heat Gun unattended. Turn off and unplug if you leave the work area.
6. Thermal shock can also shatter glass. Do not apply heat to glass surfaces that are cooler than
0°C.
WARNING: EXPLOSION OR FIRE
This Heat Gun produces air at extremely high temperatures
(as high as 600°C). Use it with caution to prevent combustible material from igniting.
1. Keep the Heat Gun in constant motion,
2. Be aware that heat from this tool could ignite flammable materials in hidden areas such as walls,
ceilings, floors, soffit boards or behind house siding. Check these areas before applying heat and
do not use if flammable materials are present, or if you are not sure. The ignition of these materials
may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and personal injury.
3. Do not use near surfaces with cracks or near metal pipes or flashing.
4. Do not use electric tools with flammable liquids or gases nearby.
5. Do not use near combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, and paper, which can scorch
and catch fire.
6. The nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the Heat Gun on flammable surfaces while operating or
after immediately shutting off. Always set on a flat, level surface so the nozzle tip is directed
upwards.
7. Do not use the Heat Gun as a hair dryer.
WARNING: ELECTRIC. MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVERE INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE
1. Do not disassemble.
2. Do not work in wet areas or expose the Heat Gun to rain. Do not immerse.
3. To guard against electric shock, do not have bodily contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, ranges, radiators, aluminum ladders or other grounded devices.
4. Do not carry by the cord. Inspect cord for wear or damage.
WARNING: DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR OR DISASSEMBLE THE HEAT GUN YOURSELF
Repairs should be performed by a qualified shop familiar with this tool, The warranty will be void if
any unauthorized person opens the tool.
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double insulated tools can use either a two or
three wire extension cord. As the distance from the power supply outlet increases, you must use a
heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious
drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example: a
14-gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord. When using more than one exten-
sion cord to make up the total length, be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size
required. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes
and use the sum to determine the required minimum wire size.
4. HEAT GUN OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
HELPFUL HINTS PRIOR TO USE
• Keep the scraping tool edge clean to help make the job easier.
• Do not use the Heat Gun on surfaces that can be damaged by heat, such as vinyl, siding, gutters
and window frames.
• When removing paint from window frames, the Heat Gun will soften the putty. Be careful not to
gouge the putty with the scraper. The putty will firm up after it cools.
• Do not use the Heat Gun on insulated laminated window glass such as Thermopane. The glass
edge expansion may break the edge seal.
• When scraping fascia, do not overheat the edges of the asphalt shingles protruding over the edge
of the sheathing. Too much heat will melt the asphalt.
Removing paint with heat is safe, provided you follow
the guidelines below; however, you should always keep either a container of water or an ABC fire
extinguisher within reach.
GUIDELINES FOR REMOVING PAINT
1. Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well ventilated. Open any
available windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air from
inside to outside.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts. If they
cannot be removed, place in center of the room and cover.
3. Place drop cloths in the area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective clothing such
as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
4. Work in one room at a time. Remove furnishings or place them, covered, in the center of the room.
Seal the work area from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
5. Children, pregnant women, women who are considering becoming pregnant and nursing mothers
should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all clean up is complete.
6. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask, which has been
approved by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute of
Safety and Health (NIOSH) or the United States Bureau of Mines. These masks and replaceable
filters are readily available at major home
center and hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep masks from
sealing properly.
Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7. Use caution when operating the Heat Gun. Keep
the Heat Gun moving, as excessive heat will generate fumes, which can be unhealthy or dangerous
to inhale.
8. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms, and face and rinse mouth before
eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls,
sills and any other surfaces where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR
VACUUM. Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium phosphate (TSP) to wash and mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session, put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close it
with tape or twist ties, and dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes while still in the work area to avoid carrying dust
into the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag and then
wash the rag with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap
and water.
HOW TO STRIP PAINT
1. Warm air preheats the surface. The Heat Gun heats up the surface and causes the paint to soften
so it can be scraped off easily without damaging the surface. Some paints soften without blistering,
and some may become rubbery.
2. When working with several layers of paint, it helps to heat the surface thoroughly so all the layers
can be scraped away at one time.
3. Scrape off paint as soon as it is softened. The best method to remove paint is to move the Heat
Gun slowly and steadily forward at an angle to the surface, pointing the nozzle in the direction of
motion. This allows you to scrape safely outside the hot air stream and keeps the scraper and the
scraped surface cooler.
4. Allow stripped surface to cool.
NOTE:
• A soft wire brush may be the best tool for very intricate surfaces.
• Mineral paints and finishes, such as cement paint and porcelain, do not soften and cannot be
removed with a Heat Gun.
• Sufficiently soften the paint so it scrapes off easily. Do not try to burn it off, as scorching the
surface can discolor the wood underneath.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Never allow any liquid to get inside the Heat Gun or immerse any part of the Heat Gun into a liquid.
Ensure the intake openings and the housing are clean and free of obstructions.
If necessary, use a soft, dry brush to clean the intake opening and housing. Use only mild soap and
a damp cloth to clean the Heat Gun housing. Do not use house-hold cleaners, since many contain
chemicals, which could seriously damage the Heat Gun housing. Do not use gasoline, turpentine,
lacquer, paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar products. Do not clean Heat Gun while turned on
or plugged in.
STORAGE
Let the Heat Gun nozzle cool to room temperature before placing it in storage. Over time, the gun’s
high heat will discolor the nozzle. This is normal and will not affect the performance or life of the
tool.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating
oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic
which may result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not
recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials. However, if you do
work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.
HOW TO USE THE LED HEAT GUN
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with side shields.
WARNING:
Be aware that material behind or in between exposed surfaces may ignite.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns and/or fire, keep the tool moving at all times over the
material you are heating
The Heat Gun comes with a two-stage switch allowing you to select a low or high fan speed. Each
fan speed has six temperature settings and can be controlled by pressing the temperature control
buttons (+ or –).
TO OPERATE
1. Plug the heat gun into a properly rated outlet.
2. If using an accessory nozzle tip, attach the desired tip first by sliding it onto the nose of the heat
gun.
3. To turn the heat gun on, slide the switch to Position I or II and use the + or – buttons to dial in the
desired temperature. It is suggested that you start in the lower heat range when beginning an opera-
tion and then move to a higher temperature range if needed.
4. To turn the heat gun off after use, slide the switch to the bottom position, “O”. The snowflake icon
will light blue showing that it is cooling down and the unit will automatically turn off in
80 seconds.
TWO STAGE SWITCH
The Heat Gun comes with a two-stage
switch allowing you to select a low
or high fan speed.
12 HEAT SETTINGS
The electronically controlled LED Heat Gun comes with 12 temperature settings, ranging from Low
(50°C) to High (600°C). Refer to the Uses and Corresponding Heat Settings Chart on Page 7 for your
application needs.
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