SKIL MASTERS 8005 Manual Original página 8

USE
• On/off switch with 2 air flow settings
! check if switch A is in position "0" before
plugging in
- switch on the tool by pushing switch A in
desired position:
1 = air flow 250 litres/minute (50°C ... 550°C)
2 = air flow 500 litres/minute (50°C ... 650°C)
- when using it for the first time, some smoke may emit
from the tool; this is normal and will soon cease
- switch off the tool by pushing switch A in position "0"
• Temperature setting 5
- set desired target temperature in steps of 10°C by
pressing buttons B briefly
- pressing buttons B constantly increases/decreases
the target temperature continuously until the buttons
are released or the minimum/maximum temperature
is reached
- after the target temperature is set, display C shows the
actual rising/falling temperature until the desired
temperature is reached
- the target temperature applies for both air flow settings
and does not change when switching between air flow
1 and 2
- the target temperature will be stored in the memory of
the tool, so that each time after switching on the tool
heats up to the last selected target temperature
• General use
- determine the right temperature by testing out on an
inconspicuous part of the workpiece; start with a low
temperature setting
- the temperature drops as the distance between the air
outlet/nozzle and the workpiece increases
- the temperature required depends on the material to
be worked on
• Stationary use 6
- press button F for folding out supports E
- set the tool down on its rear in an upright position
- make sure the surface is clean and dustfree; polluted
air damages the motor
- make sure the air flow is directed away from you
- secure the cord to prevent pulling down the tool
- do not touch the air outlet/nozzle
- make sure nothing drops into the air outlet/nozzle
- carefully hold the tool with one hand while switching it
off with the other hand, and then allow it to cool down
• Holding and guiding the tool 7
- hold the tool with one hand
- keep ventilation slots G 2 uncovered
• Standard accessories 2
- glass protection nozzle H (for deflecting air flow)
- flat nozzle J (for broadening air flow)
- reflector nozzle K (for reflecting air flow)
- reduction nozzle L (for concentrating air flow)
All application examples (except removing paint next
to glass) can be performed without accessories;
however, using the appropriate accessory simplifies the
work and significantly improves the quality of the results
• Mounting/removing accessories
- simply fit the accessory onto air outlet D 2
! mount an accessory only when the air outlet is
cold, when the switch is in position "0" and when
the plug is disconnected
- use nozzle release ring M for easy removing hot
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• Constant heat control (overload protection)
Protects heating element from damage when tool is
overloaded without having to stop it and/or let it cool
down for a period of time
- when the temperature gets too high, the heating
element switches itself off, while the motor continues
to run and produces cold air ("HEAT CONTROL"
appears in the display)
- when the temperature has dropped sufficiently (taking
only a few seconds), the heating element will be
switched on automatically ("HEAT CONTROL" is no
longer displayed)
• Hanging ring N 9
- for easy storage of the tool
! allow the tool to cool down for at least 30 minutes
before storage
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Removing paint/lacquer 0
- use a clean, sharp scraper
- scrape firmly, when the paint softens
- experiment to establish the length of time necessary to
apply the heat for optimal results
- scrape the softened paint immediately, or it will
harden again
- keep a 30° to 40° angle between the tool and
the workpiece
- remove paint and debris immediately from the scraper
to prevent them from ignition
- scrape with the grain of the wood, wherever possible
- do not direct the hot air flow 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
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