Stripping paint
Mount an appropriate accessory.
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Set a high air temperature.
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Switch the tool on.
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Direct the hot air onto the paint to be removed.
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When the paint softens, scrape the paint away
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using a hand scraper.
Do not strip metal window frames, as
the heat may be conducted onto the
glass and crack it. When stripping
other window frames, use the glass
protection nozzle.
Do not keep the tool directed at one
spot too long to prevent igniting the
surface.
Avoid collecting paint on the scraper
accessory, as it may ignite. If neces-
sary, carefully remove paint debris
from the scraper accessory using a
knife.
Stationary use
This tool can also be used in stationary mode.
Place the tool onto a stable workbench.
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Secure the cable to prevent pulling the tool off the
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workbench.
Carefully switch the tool on.
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Problem
Error 1: LCD displays text "temp is
over!" and temperature value keeps
blinking.
Error 2: LCD displays text "ktc is
opening" and the number "1888"
shown on the screen keeps blinking.
Error 3: LCD displays text "ktc is
short" and the number "1888" shown
on the screen keeps blinking.
Error 4: LCD displays text "ntc is
opening" the number "1888" shown
on the screen keeps blinking.
Error 5: LCD displays text "ntc is
short" the number "1888" shown on
the screen keeps blinking.
Error 6: LCD displays text "wind is
clog!!" and temperature value keeps
blinking.
TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR HG6531C
Cause
The tool temperature is too high.
For example: The outlet nozzle is
blocked by something.
The circuit board is defective.
The circuit board is defective.
The circuit board is defective.
The circuit board is defective.
The tool temperature is too high.
For example: The outlet nozzle is
blocked by something.
Make sure that the nozzle always
points away from you and any
bystanders.
Make sure not to drop anything into
the nozzle.
Cooling down
The nozzle and accessory become very hot during use.
Let them cool down before attempting to move or store
the tool.
To reduce the cooling time, switch the tool on at
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the lowest air temperature setting and let it run for
a few minutes.
Switch the tool off and let it cool down for at least
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30 minutes. Always place it vertical and standing.
When the inside of heat gun gets too
hot, the indication on the LCD blinks.
In that case, set the slide switch to
position 1 to cool down the tool.
After cooling down fully, restart the
operation.
If the LCD still blinks after the restart,
contact your local Makita Service
Center.
Solution
Cool down the tool. In case
something blocks the outlet nozzle,
remove it.
If the LCD still blinks after the restart,
contact your local Makita Service
Center.
Ask your local Makita Service Center
for repair.
Ask your local Makita Service Center
for repair.
Ask your local Makita Service Center
for repair.
Ask your local Makita Service Center
for repair.
Cool down the tool. In case
something blocks the outlet nozzle,
remove it.
If the LCD still blinks after the restart,
contact your local Makita Service
Center.
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