Skil HEATGUN 8000 Instrucciones página 5

USE
• On/off switch with two temperature settings 2
! check if switch A 1 is in position "0" before
plugging in
- switch on the tool by pushing switch A in desired
position:
1 = 300°C, air stream 250 litres/minute
2 = 550°C, air stream 500 litres/minute
- when using it for the first time, some smoke may emit
from the tool; this is normal and will soon cease
- switch off the tool by pushing switch A in position "0"
• General use
- determine the right temperature by testing out on an
inconspicuous part of the workpiece; start with a low
temperature setting
- the temperature falls as the distance between the air
outlet/nozzle and the workpiece increases
- the temperature required depends on the material to
be worked on
• Stationary use 3
- set the tool down on its rear in an upright position
- make sure the surface is clean and dustfree; polluted
air damages the motor
- make sure the air stream is directed away from you
- secure the cord to prevent pulling down the tool
- do not touch the air outlet/nozzle
- make sure nothing drops into the air outlet/nozzle
- carefully hold the tool with one hand while switching it
off with the other hand, and then allow it to cool down
• Use at hard-to-reach places
- remove ring B 1, thus releasing the metal air outlet
over a greater distance
! pay attention to increased risk of fire and burns
• Holding and guiding the tool 4
- hold the tool with one hand
- keep ventilation slots E 1 uncovered
• Standard accessories (only 8000 in plastic case) 5
- glass protection nozzle F (for deflecting air stream)
- flat nozzle G (for broadening air stream)
- reflector nozzle H (for reflecting air stream)
- reduction nozzle J (for concentrating air stream)
All application examples (except removing paint next
to glass) can be performed without accessories;
however, using the appropriate accessory simplifies the
work and significantly improves the quality of the results
• Mounting/removing accessories (only 8000 in plastic
case)
- simply fit the accessory onto air outlet C 1
- remove an accessory by pulling it off to the front after
it has cooled down
! mount an accessory only when the air outlet is
cold, when the switch is in position "0" and when
the plug is disconnected
• Overload protection
Protects heating element from damage when tool is
overloaded without having to stop it and/or let it cool
down for a period of time
- when the temperature gets too high, the heating
element switches itself off, while the motor continues
to run and produces cold air
- when the temperature has fallen down sufficiently
(taking only a few seconds), the heating element will
be switched on automatically
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Removing paint/lacquer 6
- use a clean, sharp scraper
- scrape firmly, when the paint softens
- experiment to establish the length of time necessary
to apply the heat for optimal results
- scrape the softened paint immediately, or it will
harden again
- keep a 30° to 40° angle between the tool and the
workpiece
- remove paint and debris immediately from the scraper
to prevent them from ignition
- scrape with the grain of the wood, wherever possible
- do not direct the hot air stream towards the same
surface for too long
- dispose of all paint debris safely
- thoroughly clean the work area after completing the
job
! be careful when removing layers of paint in old
buildings; in the past the building may have been
painted with paint containing lead, which is highly
poisonous
! exposure to even low levels of lead can cause
serious brain and nervous system damage; young
and unborn children are particularly vulnerable
! have lead-based paint removed by a professional
without using a heatgun
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLE:
- removing (synthetic) wall covering
• Removing paint/lacquer next to glass 7
- always use glass protection nozzle F when working
next to glass
- remove the paint with a hand scraper
! do not use the tool for removing paint on metal-
framed windows; metal is heat-conducting which
might lead to breaking of the glass
• Removing stickers (use flat nozzle G) 8
- many adhesives become softer when heated,
allowing adhesive bonds to be separated and
superfluous adhesive to be removed
! heat sticker on the upper side
! always take care not to overheat the underlying
surface
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
- removing linoleum and vinyl carpeting
- removing carpet tiles made of synthetic fibres
- removing veneers/applying veneer strips
- softening/melting tar, tin, bitumen, wax (use flat
nozzle G)
- waxing (skis, furniture) (use flat nozzle G) 9
- removing resin
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