Powerplus POWX1020 HEAT GUN 2000W EN - Manual (Page 6)

POWX1020
EN
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8.4 Temperature adjustment
There is a LCD temperature display (2) on the rear of this tool which shows the current
temperature or setting temperature. This tool has two temperature adjustment buttons (6) that
delivers higher temperature by depressing the
“+” button, and delivers lower temperature by
depressing to the “-” button.
Let this hot air gun run a few minutes and reach to the setting temperature
before operating.
Prior to assembly and adjustment always unplug the tool
The air temperature can be adjusted to suit a wide range of applications. The table below
suggests settings for different applications.
Setting
Applications
Position I
 To reduce the cooling time after working
Position II
Low  Drying paint and varnish
 Removing stickers
 Waxing and de-waxing
 Drying wet timber prior to filling
 Thawing frozen pipes
Position III
High  Bending plastic pipes and sheets
 Loosening rusted or tightly fastened nuts and
bolts
 Removing paint and lacquer
If you are not sure about the correct setting, start with a low temperature
setting and gradually increase the temperature until you achieve optimum
results
8.5 Stripping paint
 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 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
necessary, carefully remove paint debris from the scraper accessory using
a knife.