Master Appliance Deluxe Varitemp Heat Gun - Manual (Page 5)

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To Operate Your Varitemp ® Heat Gun
Typical Applications
1) Plug heat gun into properly
rated outlet.
2) Move rocker switch to “Hot”
position. Turn heat control
to desired setting. Heat gun
will come up to operating
temperature.
3) To lock the control, remove
the knob by loosening the
knob set screw with a 3/64”
allen wrench. Turn the
control shaft to the desired
heat setting and tighten the
lock nut.
4) Adjustable stand is provided
to allow nozzle to be rotated
from almost horizontal to
vertical position.
5) To turn heat gun off after
use, move switch to “COLD”
position. Run on cold for
approximately three
minutes. This will allow the
heat gun to cool down and
the nozzle to become cool
to the touch.
6) Move switch to "OFF"
position.
How to Strip Paint
In addition to many other
applications, stripping paint
has become a popular use for
your Varitemp Heat Gun.
Because of its higher power
and airflow ratings many
professional restoration and
renovation contractors
recognize it as the tool of
choice for tough paint stripping
jobs.
We recommend using only
the Model HG-501A (120V),
HG-501A-C (120 V, in Canada)
or the Model HG-502A
(220/240V) for professional
paint stripping applications.
Paint Stripping Safety
Instructions
1) WARNING: With a heat
gun, as with all other heat
tools, keep a fire
extinguisher handy and
observe all sensible fire
precautions.
We do not recommend
using this heat gun on
hollow surfaces such as
outdoor siding, walls, soffits,
panels and partitions, etc.
These areas often contain
flammable materials such
as dust, wood chips,
insulation, rodent nests and
other debris which could
accidentally ignite.
Your heat gun is best used
for stripping paint from solid
woodwork with ins and outs,
such as solid interior trim,
mouldings, turnings, doors,
balusters and porch trim,
etc.
When stripping paint, always
keep the heat gun moving in a
continuous back and forth
motion. Stopping or pausing
too long in one spot could ig-
nite the surface you are work-
ing on or the area behind it.
2) Do not breathe or swallow
lead based paint in any
form. Many old homes and
other buildings contain lead
based paint. Dust,
scrapings, residues and
vapors of lead based paint
are extremely poisonous.
Prevent possible lead
poisoning when stripping
this type of paint by using
adequate ventilation (such
as a window fan in the
exhaust mode), and keeping
a clean work area. When
dust or vapors are present,
use a respirator designed to
filter lead. Move work
outside when possible.
Failure to follow adequate
safety precautions when
working with lead based
paint could result in lead
poisoning. See our Paint
Stripping instructions for
more information.
3) Keep away from chemical
paint strippers which can
ignite or release harmful
vapors.
4) Use adequate ventilation
(such as a window fan in
the exhaust mode) and
keep your work area clean.
5) Wear gloves and safety
glasses at all times.
6) Keep a fully charged fire
extinguisher close at hand.
7) Stay alert, watch what you
are doing, and use common
sense.