Maintenance; Protecting The Environment; Specifications; Other Uses - Black & Decker HG1500 Instruction Manual

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Turn on the tool and hold the nozzle about one inch
(25 mm) from the surface to be stripped, as shown in (Fig.
C) (Give the unit about 15-20 seconds running time to reach
its full heat potential.) The paint being heated
will usually begin to blister when it reaches the proper
temperature for stripping. When it reaches this point begin
scraping with smooth, even strokes. If the paint is sufficiently
hot and the scraper is properly suited to the surface being
stripped, the paint should come off in a strip equal to the
full width of the scraper. Move the unit slightly ahead of the
scraper to assure that the paint being stripped is softened.
Best results will be achieved if the heat gun is moved slowly,
but constantly, from side to side to evenly distribute heat. Do
not linger or pause in one spot.
Remember that splinters and small particles of stripped
paint can be ignited and blown through holes and cracks in
the surface being stripped.
Hints about paint stripping
A smooth, downward scraping action will give good results
and will help to prevent gouging the work surface. With
some paints, prolonged heating will actually make them
tougher to strip. Try a few different heating times until
you develop the technique best suited to your particular
application.
The heat gun is designed to remove both oil based and
latex based paints. It will not remove stains or primer coats
that have impregnated the wood grain.
Scrape paint as soon as it softens, it will soon cool and
harden again. Clean the edge of your scraper often to
retain a clean, sharp edge. Shield areas adjacent to
where youre scraping. For example: shield the door with
nonflammable materials if you´re stripping the door frame.
Don´t concentrate the tools heat on a window pane or
other glass surface. Excessive heat may crack the glass.
Use some nonflammable material to shield the glass when
stripping the window frame.

Other uses

For hands free operation, use the heat gun stand as
shown in (Fig. D).
Aside from stripping paint, your heat gun has a wide array
of other uses. Use it for softening linoleum and floor tile
and for loosening heat sensitive adhesives. It´s perfect for
use with heat shrinkable tubing and anywhere you need a
portable heat source. You can even use it to thaw frozen
metal water pipes. Automotive uses include reducing set
up time on body fillers or drying time on paints (the product
manufacturer´s recommendations must be followed.)
Caution! must be exercised around gasoline,
automotive fluids, tires, gaskets, upholstery and hoses,
etc. to prevent.

MAINTENANCE

Keep guards, air vents and the motor housing as clear as
possible of dust and dirt. Wipe with a clean cloth and blow
through with a low-pressure air supply. Excessive build-up
of metal dust can cause tracking of electrical current from
the internal parts to exposed metal parts.
Important! To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other than those
listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized
service centers or other qualified service personnel,
always using identical replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your product
are available from your local dealer or authorized service
center.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
Should you find one day that your
BLACK+DECKER product needs replacement, or
if it is of no further use to you, do not dispose of it
with household waste. Make this product available
for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials. Local regulations may provide for
separate collection of electrical products from the
household, at municipal waste sites or by the
retailer when you purchase a new product.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power
2 Heat settings
Voltaje
AR
B2C
B3
B2
BR
Cable length
HG1500
1500W
400ºC (750ºF) y 540ºC (1000ºF)
220-240V ~ 50Hz
220V ~ 50-60Hz
120V ~ 50-60Hz
220V ~ 60Hz
127V ~ 60Hz
1,85m