Powerplus POW706 HEAT GUN 2000W EN - Manual (Page 6)

POW706
EN
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8.1 Mounting the correct accessory
This tool is supplied with a set of accessories for different applications
Icon Description Propose
Glass protection nozzle Protecting windows when stripping frames
Spoon reflector nozzle Soldering pipes.
Cone nozzle
Welding, shrink sleeving (heat concentrated over
small area)
Fish tail surface nozzle Drying, thawing (heat spread over wider area)
Scraper Stripping paint and varnish
 Make sure that the tool is switches off and the nozzle has cooled down.
 Set the desired accessory onto the nozzle.
9 OPERATION
Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.
 Use only one hand to hold the tool Do not place your other hand over the air vents
Prior to operation:
 Mount the correct accessory for the application.
 Set the desired air temperature.
9.1 Switching on and off
 To switch the tool on, set the on/off switch to position I. Some smoke may be emitted after
switching on; this does not indicate a problem.
 To switch the tool off, set the on/off switch to position O. Let the tool cool down before
moving or storing it.
9.2 Stripping paint
 Mount an appropriate accessory.
 Set a high air temperature.
 Switch the tool on.
 Direct the hot air onto the paint to be removed.
 When the paint softens, scrape the paint away 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.
 Use the scraper when you are stripping the window frames..
 Do not keep the tool directed on one spot too long to prevent igniting the surface.
 Avoid collecting paint on the scraper accessory, as it may ignite. If necessary, carefully
remove paint debris from the scraper accessory using a knife.