Kobalt KHG 124B-03 Operator's Manual page 11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5. Temperature Selector
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The air temperature can be adjusted to suit a wide
range of applications. Slide the air temperature
selector (B) toward "HI" for high heat or "LOW" for
low heat.
The heat gun is capable of producing temperatures
in excess of approximately 500°F (260°C) on the
low setting and 1000°F (589°C) on the high setting.
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6. Using the Heat Gun
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The proper amount of heat for each application
depends on the distance between the nozzle
and the workpiece, and the length of time the
heat is applied. Experiment with scrap materials.
Be cautious when working until the proper
combination of distance and time of application
has been established. Use a back and forth motion
when applying heat unless concentrated heat is
desirable. When finished, place the tool upright on
a flat surface, so that the heat gun won't tip over, to
allow the nozzle to cool down (Fig. 5).
Removing Paint
WARNING
• Read safety instructions for removing paint before proceeding with paint removal.
a. Keep the nozzle approximately 1" (25mm) away from work surface.
b. Pass the nozzle back and forth over a small area of workpiece.
c. Remove the heat when the paint starts to blister.
d. Remove the paint using a sharp-edged putty knife.
Heat Shrinking
To heat shrink tubing, apply heat to the workpiece using a side to side motion until tubing has
shrunk. Remove the heat immediately.
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