corners, mouldings…
6. Operation
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
6.1 Intended use
When observing the safety rules and using the original accessories, this hot air tool is intended for all
applications listed below:
•Shrinking of shrink down tubing, solder connectors and solder terminals, packaging and electrical
components.
•Deforming of articles made from acrylic, PVC, and polystyrene, tubing, plates and profiles, as well as
moist woods.
•Welding of thermoplastic polymer, flooring materials of PVC and linoleum, PVC-coated fabric,
tarpaulins and foils.
•Soldering of tin, special silver solder, SMD elements, cable lugs, and for loosening soldered
connections.
•Paint removal: removal of old and even thick coatings of oil paint, varnish and synthetic plaster.
•Drying of colour shade samples, filter, adhesives, construction joints and stucco forms.
•Joining adhesives: large-surface gluing with contact adhesives, activation of pressure-sensitive
adhesives, acceleration of bonding processes, releasing of bonding points as well as releasing or
bonding of edge bond.
•Defrosting of icy stairs and steps, door locks, trunk lids, car doors or water pipes, as well as for
defrosting refrigerators and ice boxes.
•Disinfection: with hot air of 600°C, you can quickly rid animal sties/stables of bacteria. Woodworm
infestation can be controlled (Caution: danger of fire! Do not heat up the wooden surface
excessively).
Switching on
•Set the switch to I (low heat) or II (high heat), depending on the application.