Wagner HT1000 - Manual (Page 6)

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Using the Heat Gun
Always read the safety information included in this manual before using the
heat gun.
OFF LOW HIGH
1. Plug the unit into a standard wall outlet.
2. Turn on the unit by moving the switch to the
desired setting. The motor driven fan noise will
indicate that the unit is running. The heating
coil will light up slowly in dark red.
Note: Smoke may appear during the
initial start up due to the burning of
manufacturing oils. The smoke should
disappear in less than a minute.
IMPORTANT: If the blower motor in the heat gun does not turn on when the switch
is set to either LOW or HIGH, turn the switch OFF immediately. The heating element
will burn out if it is not cooled by the blower.
Note: Always set the heat gun upright after it is turned off, either for a short
break or for storage. Avoid laying the unit on the side after shutdown.
The heat will remain in the unit and cooling will take longer. Store the unit
only after the nozzle is cool. Unplug the unit before storing to prevent
accidental startup.
IMPORTANT: Always protect glass when working near windows.
Do not touch nozzle or the scraper blade when working. These become
extremely hot and will cause severe burns. Wear gloves to protect hands
from hot scrapings.
Stripping Paint
The heat gun heats up the surface and causes the paint to soften, at which time it can be
scraped off easily without damaging the surface. Some paints may soften even though
they do not blister; some may become rubbery, and some may require higher heat.
When working with several layers of paint, it speeds up the scraping process to heat the
surface thoroughly, all the way to the wood. Then all the layers can be scraped at one time.
A soft wire brush may be the best tool to use for very intricate surfaces. Mineral paints
and finishes, such as cement paint and porcelain, do not soften with heat, so using a
heating tool will not work for paint removal.
The best method of paint removal
Move the gun slowly and steadily forward at an angle to the surface, pointing the nozzle
in the direction of motion. This allows you to scrape safely outside the hot air stream and
keeps the scraper and the scraped surface cooler.
A B C D
A. Warm air preheats the surface.
B. Paint is softened by hot air.
A + B. Deep penetration of heat over total area.
C. Paint can be easily scraped off as soon as
it is softened and the gun is moved forward.
D. Stripped surface allowed to cool.