Skil 8007 Manual Original página 8

APPLICATION ADVICE
• Removing paint/lacquer #
- 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 G 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 round nozzle H) %
- many adhesives become softer when heated, allowing
adhesive bonds to be separated and superfluous
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 fibres
★ removing veneers/applying veneer strips
★ softening/melting tar, tin, bitumen, wax (use round
nozzle H)
★ waxing (skis, furniture) (use glass protection nozzle G)
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★ 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 fitting &
- use reflector nozzle J or reduction nozzle K
- select a shrink-fit tube with a diameter matching that of
the workpiece
- heat the shrink-fit 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 reflector nozzle J
- 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 reflector nozzle J
- heat the frozen area evenly
! water pipes are often difficult to distinguish from
gas pipes; heating gas pipes is extremely
dangerous – risk of explosion
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
★ thawing out water pipes made of PVC (position II,
max. 60°C)
★ thawing out frozen car locks (position II, max. 60°C)
(use reduction nozzle K)
★ defrosting freezers (do not damage the plastic
housing)
★ thawing out ice-covered steps and pavements
• Shaping plastic tubes
- use reflector nozzle J
- fill 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
fibres
★ 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 filled up
OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:
★ repairing of surfboards, skis and other synthetic sports
goods (use round nozzle H)
★ welding PVC-materials
★ smoothing blisters after sticking PVC-labels
★ connecting garden hoses (use reflector nozzle J)
• Drying
! only dry with a low or medium temperature
setting (position 1 or 2) and with an increased
distance between the tool and the workpiece
- drying of paint, varnish, gypsum, mortar and plaster
- drying wet timber prior to filling
- drying thickly applied filler 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
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