Rapid R1800 Notice Technique page 8

R1800 and R2000
Features as in technical specifi ca-
tion
R2200-E and R2200-LCD
Power/Air fl ow LED indicator, fi g 2D
The back 3 white LEDs show level
of air fl ow
The front 3 red LEDs show level of
power
R2200-LCD
Display, fi g 3E, shows the actual
and target temperature (Act/Tar)
UP/DOWN buttons (/), fi g 3F
System function;
- The target temperature (Tar) can
be adjusted by pressing the UP
or DOWN button (/)
R2200-E and R2200-LCD
residual heat warning
The front red LED fl ashes when
the tool is turned off indicating the
nozzle is hot
USAGE
WARNING!! Read all safety
warnings and all instructions.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Ensure the power switch is in the
OFF position before plugging into
the electrical outlet.
Set the power switch/temperature
control to the desired speed and
temperature. Let the tool run until it
reaches operating temperature.
With the stand the tool can be
used in a vertical position with both
hands free for work.
Keep hands away from the immedi-
ate nozzle area, it's hot.
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PAINT AND VARNISH REMOVAL
Never use the heat gun in combina-
tion with chemical strippers.
WARNING! LEAD PAINT FUMES
ARE VERY HARMFUL. ALWAYS
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTI-
LATION WHILE WORKING IN-
DOORS.
Removal of paint and varnish
requires some practice but some
simple working techniques are
described here. Test on a small area
of paint before moving on to larger
areas.
Turn on the tool and allow it to
reach working temperature. Hold
the nozzle 70 to 100 mm from the
paint to be removed. After a short
time the paint will soften and begin
to bubble. Do not overheat the
paint, as this will cause burning
and make the paint more diffi cult to
remove.
Begin scraping the paint off. Use
accessory scrapers. Scrape with
smooth, even strokes, warming the
surface in front of the scraper by
moving the tool slightly from side
to side. If paint is warmed properly,
even thick layers can be removed
in a single pass. Scrape the paint
as soon as it softens since it will
quickly harden again. Figure 5
Clean the edge of scraper blade
often.
Shaped or profi led surface can
be stripped with a wire brush after
softening with the hot air tool.
Protect surfaces NOT to be heated
with non fl ammable material, Figure
6. Never concentrate tool's heat
on a window panel or other glass
surface.