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Fig. C
Removing Paint (Fig. D)
Efficient paint removal requires the development of
technique. Follow the guidelines in this manual and you'll
find that you will have mastered the procedure after a few
simple projects.
Turn on the tool and hold the nozzle
from the surface to be stripped, as shown in Fig. D. (Give
the unit about 15-20 seconds running time to reach its full
heat potential.)
Fig. D
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The paint being heated will usually begin to blister when
it reaches the proper temperature for stripping. When it
reaches this point begin scraping with smooth, even strokes.
If the paint is sufficiently hot and the scraper is properly
suited to the surface being stripped, the paint should come
off in a strip equal to the full width of the scraper. Move the
unit slightly ahead of the scraper to assure that the paint
being stripped is softened.
Best results will be achieved if the heat gun is moved slowly,
but constantly, from side to side to evenly distribute heat.
Do not linger or pause in one spot.
Remember that splinters and small particles of stripped
paint can be ignited and blown through holes and cracks in
the surface being stripped.
Hints About Paint Stripping
A smooth, downward scraping action will give good results
and will help to prevent gouging the work surface.
With some paints, prolonged heating will actually make
them tougher to strip. Try a few different heating times
until you develop the technique best suited to your
particular application.
The heat gun is designed to remove both oil based and
latex based paints.
It will not remove stains or primer coats that have
impregnated the wood grain.
Scrape paint as soon as it softens, it will soon cool and
harden again. Clean the edge of your scraper often to retain
a clean, sharp edge. Shield areas adjacent to where you're
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scraping. For example: shield the door with nonflammable
materials if you're stripping the door frame.
Don't concentrate the tools heat on a window pane or
other glass surface. Excessive heat may crack the glass. Use
some nonflammable material to shield the glass when
stripping the window frame.
Other Uses (Fig. E)
For hands free operation, use the heat gun stand as shown
in Fig. E.
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about 1" (25mm)
Fig. E
Aside from stripping paint, your heat gun has a wide array
of other uses. Use it for softening linoleum and floor tile
and for loosening heat sensitive adhesives. It's perfect for
use with heat shrinkable tubing and anywhere you need
a portable heat source. You can even use it to thaw frozen
metal water pipes.
Automotive uses include reducing set up time on body
fillers or drying time on paints (the product manufacturer's
recommendations must be followed.)
Caution must be exercised around gasoline, automotive
fluids, tires, gaskets, upholstery and hoses, etc. to prevent
damage or fires. Be constantly aware that this tool can
ignite flammable materials and soften or melt others. Avoid
overheating adjacent flammable materials such as wood,
insulation, electrical wiring jackets or plastic. Thaw only
those metal pipe sections that are fully exposed. Do not
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