SKIL MASTERS 8005 Notice Originale page 9

- scrape with the grain of the wood, wherever possible
- do not direct the hot air fl ow towards the same
surface for too long
- dispose of all paint debris safely
- thoroughly clean the work area after completing the
job
! be careful when removing layers of paint in old
buildings; in the past the building may have been
painted with paint containing lead, which is highly
poisonous
! exposure to even low levels of lead can cause
serious brain and nervous system damage; young
and unborn children are particularly vulnerable
! have lead-based paint removed by a professional
without using a heatgun
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLE:
★ removing (synthetic) wall covering
• Removing paint/lacquer next to glass !
- always use glass protection nozzle H when working
next to glass
- remove the paint with a hand scraper
! do not use the tool for removing paint on metal-
framed windows; metal is heat-conducting which
might lead to breaking of the glass
• Removing stickers (use fl at nozzle J) @
- many adhesives become softer when heated,
allowing adhesive bonds to be separated and
superfl uous adhesive to be removed
! heat sticker on the upper side
! always take care not to overheat the underlying
surface
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
★ removing linoleum and vinyl carpeting
★ removing carpet tiles made of synthetic fi bres
★ removing veneers/applying veneer strips
★ softening/melting tar, tin, bitumen, wax (use fl at
nozzle J)
★ waxing (skis, furniture) (use fl at nozzle J) #
★ removing resin
★ loosening rusty/too tightly fastened metal screws,
nuts and bolts
★ removing candle wax (do not overheat the
underlying surface)
★ repairing broken candles/restoring bent candles to
their original shape
• Shrink fi tting $
- use refl ector nozzle K or reduction nozzle L
- select a shrink-fi t tube with a diameter matching that
of the workpiece
- heat the shrink-fi t tube evenly
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLE:
★ shrink-wrapping
• Soldering water pipes %
This tool is most suitable for working with soft solders
(melting point below 400°)
- use refl ector nozzle K
- thoroughly clean both joining sections before
soldering
- pre-heat both sections and apply soldering wire (do
not use lead-based soldering wire)
• Thawing out frozen water pipes ^
- use refl ector nozzle K
- heat the frozen area evenly
! do no thaw out water pipes made of PVC
! water pipes are often difficult to distinguish from
gas pipes; heating gas pipes is extremely
dangerous – risk of explosion
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
★ thawing out frozen car locks (use reduction nozzle L)
★ defrosting freezers (do not damage the plastic
housing)
★ thawing out ice-covered steps and pavements
• Shaping plastic tubes
- use refl ector nozzle K
- fi ll the tube with sand and seal it at both ends, to
avoid kinking of the tube
- heat the tube evenly by moving it from side to side
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
★ shaping all plastics with a low melting-point
(polyethylene, PVC etc.)
★ shaping all plastics with a high melting-point (acrylic
glass, Plexiglas etc.)
★ shaping and bending carpet tiles made of synthetic
fi bres
★ shaping and bending of wood (model-building)
• Welding plastics
- the weld seam must be clean and grease-free
- keep welding rod close to weld seam and apply heat,
until the welding rod gets tacky
- remove heat, when weld seam is fi lled up
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
★ repairing of surfboards, skis and other synthetic
sports goods (use fl at nozzle J)
★ welding PVC-materials
★ smoothening blisters after sticking PVC-labels
★ connecting garden hoses (use refl ector nozzle K)
• Drying
! only dry with a low or medium temperature
setting and with an increased distance between
the tool and the workpiece
- drying of paint, varnish, gypsum, mortar and plaster
- drying wet timber prior to fi lling
- drying thickly applied fi ller or adhesive quickly
- drying building joints before spraying insulation or
sealant
- drying joints and cracks in boatbuilding
• Cleaning/disinfecting
- disinfecting rabbit hutches, dove cotes, etc. (remove
your pet first)
- combatting ant colonies
- combatting woodworms and boring beetles (hold the
tool at an adequate distance from the wood)
- eliminating weeds
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