WAGNER HT400 Guide D'utilisation page 6

Using the Heat Gun
1. Plug the unit into a standard wall outlet.
2. Turn on the unit. The motor-driven fan noise will indicate that the unit is running. The
heating coil will light up slowly to dark red.
Note: Smoke may appear during the initial start up due to the burning of manufacturing
oils. The smoke should disappear in less than a minute.
3. When you are done, turn the unit off and set it down with the nozzle pointing up and the
stand in the support position.
Note: Keep the nozzle pointed up after shutdown, either for a short break or for storage. If
the nozzle is pointed down, the residual heat rises into the motor space and shortens the
life of the unit. Avoid laying the unit on the side after shutdown. The heat will remain in
the unit and cooling will take longer. Store the unit only after the nozzle is cool to touch.
Unplug the unit before storing to prevent accidental start up.
Storage
Allow the hot tool nozzle to cool to room temperature before placing in storage.
The nozzle will turn dark over time because of the high heat. This is normal and will not affect
the performance or life of the unit.
Uses
embossing
When using the hot tool to activate embossing powder, remove excess powder by dusting the
powder off with a clean, dry paint brush. Hold the nozzle end of the hot tool approximately 3
inches (77 MM) from the work surface. To prevent the paper from becoming too hot, move the
nozzle end around in a circular fashion until the embossing powder is raised and shiny.
When you have completed one area, switch the hot tool off and return the tool to its built-in
stand while preparing another area.
Stripping Paint
The Precision Heat Tool does not overheat the surface or scorch wood easily, unlike radiant heat
and open flame devices such as a propane torch. The heat tool heats up the surface and causes
the paint to soften, at which time it can be scraped off easily without damaging the surface.
Only oil paints were used prior to 1942, and such paints soften easily with heat and can be
scraped off as soon as the finish has blistered. Today's paints are more varied, so generalized
results cannot be predicted. Some paints may soften even though they do not blister; some
may become rubbery, and some may require higher heat.
When working with several layers of paint, it speeds up the scraping process to heat the surface
thoroughly, all the way to the wood. Then all the layers can be scraped at one time.
A soft wire brush may be the best tool to use for very intricate surfaces. Mineral paints and
finishes, such as cement paint and porcelain, do not soften with heat, so using a heating tool will
not work for paint removal.
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