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the heat gun. Use a scraper that best matches the work surface shape and width of the paint
loosened by the heat gun’s path. Preheating the scraper as you are heating the painted surface
will increase the speed of paint stripping.
4.
Do not burn or heat the paint for too long since this will make the paint more difficult to remove.
For working in confined areas, away from glass, remove the wide deflector tip.
5.
When the job is completed, move the rocker switch to “OFF” and properly position the heat gun
to cool, away from combustible material.
Shrinking tubing
Shrink tubing is most often used in place of “electrical” tape to hold joined wires in position and
provide insulation. When exposed to adequate heat, the tubing shrinks to the diameter and shape
of the wire it covers.
Slide the tubing over the wire to be insulated; hold the wire with one hand away from the hot air
stream and hold the heat gun in the other hand. Move the tubing from side to side through the
heated airflow until the tubing has shrunk. If the wire must be held with both hands, position the
heat gun with the nozzle pointed upward by resting the heat gun on the hanger wire and the rear gun
housing. Then pass the tubing covered wire from side to side through the hot airflow until the wire
shrinks to the desired diameter. Remove the wire from the airflow and move the rocker switch to
the “OFF” position.
Removing caulking and putty
Experimentation and experience will help develop a proper technique, heat setting and accessory
nozzle tip usage. When removing putty or caulking near windows, use the deflector tip to protect
and prevent cracking the glass. Move the heat gun over the caulking or putty until it softens, then
use the appropriately shaped scraper or putty knife to remove the material.
Removing floor tile
Direct the heated air at an edge or corner of the tile to be removed. Move the heat gun in a back
and forth motion over the chosen area. This will soften the adhesive backing near the tile’s edge
enabling it to be pried upwards with a putty knife or other suitable prying tool. With the bottom of the
tile exposed heat can be applied to both surfaces making the removal process much quicker to
accomplish.
Bending and forming plastics
Experimentation with a piece of scrap material will help develop a proper technique for bending and
forming plastics. You’ll require a fixture for holding the piece of plastic to be bent. This fixture not
only holds the material but will aid you in establishing the “bend” line across the entire length of the
material. Move the heat gun back and forth along the entire length of “bend” line until the plastic
softens, then bend the plastic to the desired position. Excessive heating may cause the plastic to
melt or cause unacceptable distortion.
Shrinking packaging wrap
Enclose and seal the product in the shrink wrap and then poke a small hole in the wrap to allow
