Skil 8003 CA: USE APPLICATION ADVICE OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLE: OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:

- when the temperature gets too high, the heating

USE

element switches itself o, while the motor continues

• On/o switch with 3 temperature settings 4

to run and produces cold air

! check if switch A is in position “0” before

- when the temperature has dropped suciently (taking

plugging in

only a few seconds), the heating element will be

- switch on the tool by pushing switch A in desired

switched on automatically

position:

! when the tool is switched off after working at a

1 = 50°C, air ow 250 litres/minute

high temperature setting, and switched on again

2 = 400°C, air ow 250 litres/minute

after a short break, it may take a while before the

3 = 570°C, air ow 500 litres/minute

heating element reaches the desired temperature

- when using it for the rst time, some smoke may emit

from the tool; this is normal and will soon cease

APPLICATION ADVICE

- switch o the tool by pushing switch A in position “0”

• General use

• Removing paint/lacquer 8

- determine the right temperature by testing out on an

- use a clean, sharp scraper

inconspicuous part of the workpiece; start with a low

- scrape rmly, when the paint softens

temperature setting

- experiment to establish the length of time necessary to

- the temperature drops as the distance between the air

apply the heat for optimal results

outlet/nozzle and the workpiece increases

- scrape the softened paint immediately, or it will harden

- the temperature required depends on the material to

again

be worked on

- keep a 30° to 40° angle between the tool and the

• Stationary use 5

workpiece

- set the tool down on its rear in an upright position

- remove paint and debris immediately from the scraper

- make sure the surface is clean and dustfree; polluted

to prevent them from ignition

air damages the motor

- scrape with the grain of the wood, wherever possible

- make sure the air ow is directed away from you

- do not direct the hot air ow towards the same surface

- secure the cord to prevent pulling down the tool

for too long

- do not touch the air outlet/nozzle

- dispose of all paint debris safely

- make sure nothing drops into the air outlet/nozzle

- thoroughly clean the work area after completing the

- carefully hold the tool with one hand while switching it

job

o with the other hand, and then allow it to cool down

! be careful when removing layers of paint in old

• Use at hard-to-reach places

buildings;inthepastthebuildingmayhavebeen

- remove ring B 2, thus releasing the metal air outlet

painted with paint containing lead, which is

over a greater distance

highly poisonous

! pay attention to increased risk of fire and burns

! exposure to even low levels of lead can cause

• Holding and guiding the tool 6

seriousbrainandnervoussystemdamage;

- hold the tool with one hand

young and unborn children are particularly

- while working, keep the nozzle at a minimum distance

vulnerable

of 7 cm from the workpiece; accumulated air damages

! have lead-based paint removed by a professional

the tool

without using a heatgun

- keep ventilation slots E 2 uncovered

OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLE:

• SKIL accessories (not standard included) 7

★ removing (synthetic) wall covering

- glass protection nozzle F (for deecting air ow)

• Removing paint/lacquer next to glass 9

- at nozzle G (for broadening air ow)

- always use glass protection nozzle F when working

- reector nozzle H (for reecting air ow)

next to glass

- reduction nozzle J (for concentrating air ow)

- remove the paint with a hand scraper

NOTES:

! do not use the tool for removing paint on

All application examples (except removing paint next

metal-framedwindows;metalisheat-conducting

to glass) can be performed without accessories;

which might lead to breaking of the glass

however, using the appropriate accessory simplies the

• Removing stickers (use at nozzle G) 0

work and signicantly improves the quality of the results

- many adhesives become softer when heated, allowing

• Mounting/removing accessories (not standard

adhesive bonds to be separated and superuous

included)

adhesive to be removed

- simply t the accessory onto air outlet C 2

! heat sticker on the upper side

- remove an accessory by pulling it o to the front after it

! always take care not to overheat the underlying

has cooled down

surface

! mount an accessory only when the air outlet is

OTHER APPLICATION EXAMPLES:

cold, when the switch is in position “0” and when

★ removing linoleum and vinyl carpeting

the plug is disconnected

★ removing carpet tiles made of synthetic bres

• Constant heat control (overload protection)

★ removing veneers/applying veneer strips

Protects heating element from damage when tool is

★ softening/melting tar, tin, bitumen, wax (use at nozzle

overloaded without having to stop it and/or let it cool

G)

down for a period of time

★ waxing (skis, furniture) (use at nozzle G) !

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