Master Appliance Master Heat Guns & Kits - Manual (Page 5)

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Operating Instructions
(cont’d)
Typical Applications
When heat gun is used in an
enclosed container, such as a
shrink tunnel or special enclo-
sure, ambient air must be
allowed to pass into the heat
gun and there must be an out-
let of equal size for the heated
air to pass out of the enclosure
also. Total enclosure will
cause damage or possible fail-
ure to the heat gun due to the
extreme heat generated.
4) Adjustable stand is pro-
vided to allow nozzle to be
rotated from almost hori-
zontal 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 Master Heat Gun.
Because of its higher power
and airflow ratings many pro-
fessional restoration and reno-
vation 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 extin-
guisher handy and observe
all sensible fire precautions.
We do not recommend
using this heat gun on
hollow surfaces such as
outdoor siding, walls, sof-
fits, panels and partitions,
etc. These areas often con-
tain 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 ignite
the surface you are working
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, scrap-
ings, 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.