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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
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HEAT GUN
10/18
2018 OEMTOOLS
™
stripped. This allows you to safely scrape behind the
hot air stream and keeps the scraper and scraped
surface cooler. Holding the Heat Gun at an angle also
preheats the paint as you scrape.
The chart below explains the four zones for the paint
removal process (Fig. 3).
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
damage the tool as well as the workpiece.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to modify tools or create
accessories. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious injury. It will also void the
warranty.
CLEANING
Keep air vents clean and unobstructed to allow
maximum airflow through the Heat Gun.
DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use a clean cloth dampened with a mild
detergent to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Zone
Description
1
Warm air preheats the paint
2
Hot air softens the paint
1 + 2
Heat penetrates complete area
3
Paint can be easily scraped off as soon as it is
softened and the Heat Gun is moved forward
4
Stripped surface is allowed to cool
Fig. 3
WARNING
DO NOT at any time allow brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.
to come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this Heat Gun are lubricated with
a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the
life of the unit under normal conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed with
U.S. requirements by ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Conforms to UL Std. 60745-1 and 60745-2-2.
Intertek
3042597
JD3932U
