For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and understood
these instructions.
NEVER use this equipment for drying purposes,
REMEMBER to anyone else the hot air stripper
looks like a hair dryer, NEVER LEAVE IT
UNATTENDED OR STORE IT WHERE OTHERS CAN
GET ACCESS TO IT!
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
Some materials being removed by this process
may contain substances or produce vapors
which can be harmful to health. A suitable mask
must be worn when using this equipment.
Wear practical, protective clothing,
gloves and footwear. Avoid loose garments
and jewellery that could get in the way.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
Always switch OFF and unplug the equipment
when not in use, allowing it to cool before handling it.
Never leave it switched ON and unattended.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
To avoid possible heat damage NEVER place or aim
the Hot Air Paint Stripper directly on/at carpet,
plastics, glass or other heat sensitive surfaces.
Watch your footing. Take special care if working other
than on firm, level ground. Above ground-level,
ALWAYS work from a stable, purpose-made work
platform such as a step-up or trestle.
Keep the work are tidy. Stripped paint can be slippery
and may present a serious fire hazard.
Information on COSHH regulations is available from your
local HSS Hire Shop.
Most HSS electrical equipment is designed to plug
into a standard 240V, 13A power socket. However,
110V models (with a round, yellow plug) must be
supplied from a 110V generator, or from the mains
via a suitable transformer.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
If the equipment fails, or if its plug or lead gets
damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep flexes out of harm’s way, and clear of
the nozzle.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment. Never run
them through water, over sharp edges or where they
could trip someone.
Keep hot air guns dry at all times. Using electrical
equipment in wet or damp conditions can be
dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a
suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device)
available from your local HSS Hire Shop, or power 240V
(Not 110V) equipment from a power circuit with a built-
in RCD.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its flex.
Prepare the work area before you start. Open the
windows, vacuum the area and clear any
furniture, curtains, pictures or carpets etc. Have a
metal tray ready to rest the gun on when not
being used.
GETTING STARTED
Tool or
Lead RCD Transformer Supply
Siting an RCD
When used with a transformer an RCD will only
protect the user if fitted between the transformer and
the tool being used.
An RCD fitted between the power supply and the
transformer only protects up to the transformer.
To strip large, flat areas, fit the fish-tail nozzle
extension. Use the bare nozzle for small areas or where
intense heat is required.
Turn both fan and heater ON/OFF switches OFF, plug
the gun into its power supply and prepare to
switch ON.
Paint Stripping Pointers
Tackle a small area at a time, keeping the
air stream moving.
Soften the paint rather than burn it off. It usually
blisters when ready to be scraped.
Take care not to scorch surrounding woodwork when
tackling isolated stubborn patches.
Small patches and flecks are best sanded off. Never
point the gun directly at glass – it will crack.
Deflect the hot air away using a sheet of metal –
careful, it will get hot.
Never use the gun to strip metal doors or windows.
The heat could distort the frames and/or
crack the glass.
Note That some finishes cannot be stripped
with hot air.
For these, use a chemical stripper.
