Homeright 800951 Instruction Manual
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM WORKING AREA.
KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:
• Efficient paint removal requires a certain technique.
Follow instructions in this manual.
• Aside from stripping paint, your Heat Gun can be
used to soften linoleum and floor tile, loosen heat
sensitive adhesives, activate shrinkable plastic and
thaw frozen water pipes.
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Customer Service, call: 1-800-264-5442 or 763-780-5115,
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
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1661 94TH LANE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55449 ∙ 800.523.6637
Part Number
800951
File Name
C820566B_MAN_Digital_Temp_HeatGun.indd
Dimensions
Finish Size: 5.8465 in x 8.2677 in
Color Breaks
1 Color Black over 1 Color Black
Material Name
60 lb. Text Weight (105 g) White Of fset Stock (Uncoated stock)
Finishing
Saddle stich
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C800951 DIGITAL TEMPERATURE HEAT GUN ENGLISH 2
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE ..................................................................................................................3
Use your HomeRight Heat Gun for these Tasks ..........................................................................................................3
Product Registration .....................................................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................3
• WARNING: Lead-based Paints ................................................................................................................................ 3
• WARNING: May Cause Property Damage or Severe Injury .................................................................................4
• WARNING: Explosion or Fire ................................................................................................................................... 4
• WARNING: Electric, May Cause Property Damage, Severe Injury or Loss of Life .............................................4
• WARNING: Do Not Try to Repair or Disassemble the Heat Gun Yourself ........................................................... 4
• WARNING: Prop 65 Warning ..................................................................................................................................4
HEAT GUN OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES.........................................................................................................................5
Helpful Hints Prior to Use .............................................................................................................................................5
Guidelines for Removing Paint ..................................................................................................................................... 5
How to Strip Paint ..........................................................................................................................................................6
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................6
Storage............................................................................................................................................................................6
HEAT GUN USE GUIDE .......................................................................................................................................................7
Digital Temperature Specifications ...............................................................................................................................7
Operation of the Digital Temperature ...........................................................................................................................7
Uses and Corresponding Heat Settings for the Digital Temperature ........................................................................7
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................24
Table of Contents
C800951 DIGITAL TEMPERATURE HEAT GUN ENGLISH 3
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR
TO USE
Do not try to repair (or disassemble) the Heat Gun
yourself. Repairs should be performed by a qualified shop
familiar with this Heat Gun or return it to HomeRight.
(See two-year warranty.) The warranty will be void if any
unauthorized person opens the tool.
Be aware that heat from this tool could ignite flammable
materials in hidden areas such as walls, ceilings, floors or
soffit boards. The ignition of these materials may not be
readily apparent and could result in property damage and
personal injury.
When working in these locations, keep the Heat Gun
moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering or pausing
in one spot could ignite the panel or the materials
behind it.
DO NOT LEAVE HEAT GUN UNATTENDED
WHILE IT IS ON.
• WARNING: LEAD-BASED PAINTS
Take extreme care when stripping paint. Thepeelings,
residue and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is
poisonous. Any paint made prior to 1977 may contain
lead, and paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to
contain lead. Once it is deposited on a surface, lead can
be ingested through hand-to-mouth contact. Exposure to
even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and
nervous system damage. Young and unborn children
are particularly vulnerable. Before beginning any paint
removal process, you should determine whether the paint
you are removing contains lead. This can be done by your
local health department or by a professional who uses a
paint analyzer to check the lead content of the paint to
be removed.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD BE REMOVED ONLY BY
A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED
USING A HEAT GUN.
Important Safety Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of a HomeRight Heat
Gun. Like other power tools, the Heat Gun is safe when
properly used but can be dangerous if misused. Itis the
responsibility of the user to read all instructions before
use and to use the
Heat Gun properly.
Read these instructions carefully and follow all safety
precautions. Failure to do so may result in personal injury
and/or property damage.
If after reading this manual you still have questions,
call the HomeRight Customer Service department at
1-800-264-5442 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST).
Use your HomeRight Heat Gun for
these tasks:
• STRIP paint and varnish for refinishing
• REMOVE bumper stickers, decals, linoleum, Formica,
veneers and laminates
• SOFTEN adhesives, putty and caulk
• THAW frozen locks, pipes, roof
gutters and downspouts
• LOOSEN rusted bolts, nuts and fittings
• BEND plastic pipes and sheets
• DRY and cure craft projects
• DRY and cure automotive paints and fillers (Follow the
product manufacturer’s recommendations.)
• Shrink PVC shrinkwrap
• Soldering plumbing joints
Product Registration
Please go to our website, www.HomeRight.com,
to register.
• WARNING: MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
SEVERE INJURY
1. Keep Heat Gun out of the reach of children.
2. Do not touch the nozzle while Heat Gun is on. Severe
burns will result. Wear gloves to protect hands.
3. Keep moveable items secured and steady while
scraping.
4. Make sure Heat Gun is cool before storing.
5.
Do not leave the Heat Gun unattended. Turnoff and
unplug if you leave the work area.
6. Thermal shock can also shatter glass. Do not apply
heat to glass surfaces that are cooler than 32°F.
•WARNING: EXPLOSION OR FIRE
This Heat Gun produces air at extremely high
temperatures (as high as 1100°F). Use it with caution to
prevent combustible material from igniting.
1. Keep the Heat Gun in constant motion.
2. Be aware that heat from this tool could ignite
flammable materials in hidden areas such as walls,
ceilings, floors, soffit boards or behind house siding.
Check these areas before applying heat and do not use
if flammable materials are present, or if you are not
sure. The ignition of these materials may not be readily
apparent and could result in property damage and
personal injury.
3. Do not use near surfaces with cracks or near metal
pipes or flashing.
4. Do not use electric tools with flammable
liquids or gases nearby.
5. Do not use near combustible materials such as dry
grass, leaves, and paper, which can scorch and
catch fire.
6. The nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the Heat
Gun on flammable surfaces while operating or after
immediately shutting off. Always set on a flat, level
surface so the nozzle tip is directed upwards.
7. Do not use the Heat Gun as a hair dryer.
• WARNING: ELECTRIC. MAY CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE, SEVERE INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE
1. Do not disassemble.
2. Do not work in wet areas or expose the Heat Gun to
rain. Do not immerse.
3. To guard against electric shock, do not have bodily
contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
ranges, radiators, aluminum ladders or other
grounded devices.
4. Do not carry by the cord. Inspect cord for wear
or damage.
5. Use only UL (CSA for Canada) listed extension cords
rated for outdoor use.
6. If your Heat Gun has a three-prong plug in, do not
remove grounding pin.
In Canada, an outlet adapter for a three-prong plug may
not be used. Use only a grounded outlet with this unit.
• WARNING: DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR OR
DISASSEMBLE THE HEAT GUN YOURSELF
Repairs should be performed by a qualified shop familiar
with this tool, or return it to HomeRight. (See warranty.)
The warranty will be void if any unauthorized person
opens the tool.
• WARNING: PROP 65 WARNING
Handling the coated electrical wires of this product
exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birthdefects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after use.
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.
Double insulated tools can use either a two or three wire
extension cord. As the distance from the power supply
outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension
cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire
causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of
power and possible tool damage.
The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the
capacity of the cord. For example: a 14-gauge cord can
carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord. When using
more than one extension cord to make up the total length,
be sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size
required. If you are using one extension cord for more
than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use the
sum to determine the required minimum wire size.
Important Safety Instructions
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•WARNING
Do not touch nozzle
when working.
Severe burns will result.
HELPFUL HINTS PRIOR TO USE
• Keep the scraping tool edge clean to help make the
job easier.
• Do not use the Heat Gun on surfaces that can be
damaged by heat, such as vinyl, siding, gutters and
window frames.
• When removing paint from window frames, the Heat
Gun will soften the putty. Becareful not to gouge the
putty with the scraper. The putty will firm up after
it cools.
• Do not use the Heat Gun on insulated laminated
window glass such as Thermopane. The glass edge
expansion may break the edge seal.
• When scraping fascia, do not overheat the edges of
the asphalt shingles protruding over the edge of the
sheathing. Too much heat will melt the asphalt.
Removing paint with heat is safe, provided you follow
the guidelines below; however, you should always keep
either a container of water or an ABC fire extinguisher
within reach.
GUIDELINES FOR REMOVING PAINT
1. Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible,
keep the work area well ventilated. Open any available
windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be
sure the fan is moving the air from inside to outside.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture,
clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts. Ifthey
cannot be removed, place in center of the room
and cover.
3. Place drop cloths in the area to catch any paint chips
or peelings. Wear protective clothing such as extra
work shirts, overalls and hats.
4. Work in one room at a time. Remove furnishings or
place them, covered, in the center of the room. Seal
the work area from the rest of the dwelling by sealing
doorways with drop cloths.
5. Children, pregnant women, women who are
considering becoming pregnant and nursing mothers
should not be present in the work area until the work
is done and all clean up is complete.
6. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and
fume) respirator mask, which has been approved
by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration
(OSHA), the National Institute of Safety and Health
(NIOSH) or the United States Bureau of Mines. These
masks and replaceable filters are readily available
at major home center and hardware stores. Be
sure the mask fits. Beards and facial hair may keep
masks from sealing properly. Change filters often.
DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7. Use caution when operating the Heat Gun. Keep
the Heat Gun moving, as excessive heat will generate
fumes, which can be unhealthy or dangerous
to inhale.
8. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash
hands, arms, and face and rinse mouth before eating
or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in
the work area.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping
the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and
any other surfaces where paint or dust is clinging.
DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Use a
high phosphate detergent or trisodium phosphate
(TSP) to wash and mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session, put the paint chips
and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape
or twist ties, and dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes while
still in the work area to avoid carrying dust into the
rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately.
Wipe shoes off with a wet rag and then wash the
rag with the work clothes. Wash hair and body
thoroughly with soap and water.
Heat Gun Operational Guidelines
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HOW TO STRIP PAINT
1. Warm air preheats the surface. The Heat Gun heats
up the surface and causes the paint to soften so it can
be scraped off easily without damaging the surface.
Some paints soften without blistering, and some may
become rubbery.
2. When working with several layers of paint, it helps to
heat the surface thoroughly so all the layers can be
scraped away at one time.
3. Scrape off paint as soon as it is softened. The best
method to remove paint is to move the Heat Gun
slowly and steadily forward at an angle to the surface,
pointing the nozzle in the direction of motion. This
allows you to scrape safely outside the hot air stream
and keeps the scraper and the scraped surface cooler.
4. Allow stripped surface to cool.
NOTE:
• A soft wire brush may be the best tool for very
intricate surfaces.
• Mineral paints and finishes, such as cement paint and
porcelain, do not soften and cannot be removed with a
Heat Gun.
• Sufficiently soften the paint so it scrapes off easily.
Do not try to burn it off, as scorching the surface can
discolor the wood underneath.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Never allow any liquid to get inside the Heat Gun or
immerse any part of the Heat Gun into a liquid. Ensure
the intake openings and the housing are clean and free of
obstructions.
If necessary, use a soft, dry brush to clean the intake
opening and housing. Use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean the Heat Gun housing. Do not use household cleaners, since many contain chemicals, which
could seriously damage the Heat Gun housing. Do not
use gasoline, turpentine, lacquer, paint thinner, dry
cleaning fluids or similar products. Do not clean Heat Gun
while turned on or plugged in.
STORAGE
Let the Heat Gun nozzle cool to room temperature before
placing it in storage. Over time, the gun’s high heat will
discolor the nozzle. This is normal and will not affect the
performance or life of the tool.
• WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated
wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass
chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings,
brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not
recommended using this tool for extended work on these
types of materials. However, if you do work with any of
these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool
using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
This tool is permanently lubricated at the factory and
requires no additional lubrication.
Heat Gun Operational Guidelines
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE HEAT GUN SPECIFICATIONS
Wattage 1500 Watts
Temperature 120° F – 1020° F
Volts 120 Volts
Amps 12.5 Amps
Heat Output 4100 BTU
Weight 1.4 lbs.
Cord Length 6 feet
Settings High, Med, Low, Off
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Heat Gun Use Guide
OPERATION OF THE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE
HEAT GUN
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, wear safety
goggles or glasses with side shields.
• WARNING: Be aware that material behind or in
between exposed surfaces may ignite.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns and/or fire,
keep the tool moving at all times over the material you
are heating.
This product is a Digital Temperature control Heat Gun
and uses a 4-position slider type switch. Moved to the
bottom position, marked “0”, the heat gun is turned OFF.
Slide switch up to the marked “I” position, for the “Low”
temperature range. Slide switch up to the marked
“II” position, for the “Medium” temperature range. Slide
switch up to the marked “III” position, for the “High”
temperature range.
1. Plug the heat gun into a properly rated outlet.
2. If using an accessory nozzle tip, attach the desired
accessory nozzle tip by sliding it onto the nose of the
heat gun.
3. Depress completely the + or – portion of the slider
switch to obtain the desired heat range. It is suggested
that you start in the lower heat range when beginning
an operation and then move to the higher temperature
range if needed.
4. To turn the heat gun off after use, move the switch to
the bottom position, “0”.
5. Allow the heat gun nozzle to cool by resting the gun
on the rear air intake housing and the handle, with the
gun’s nozzle pointing upward.
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
I 120º F 50º C
II 160º – 1020º F 70º – 550º C
III 160º – 1020º F 70º – 550º C
0 OFF OFF
Removal
Setting
Soften paint and varnish
High
Urethane from furniture and woodwork
Low
Stickers and bumper stickers
Low
Vinyl flooring
High
Linoleum
High
Laminate
High
Caulk
High
Window putty
High
Drying
Drying paints and varnish
High
Metal surfaces prior to painting
High
Ignition system
Low
Drying wood or creating decorative
wood scorching
High
Heating
Shrink tube/wrap
Low
Window shrink coverings
Low
Frozen locks and water pipes
Low
Bearings and gears for assembly
High
Loosening rusted bolts
High
Other
Thawing frozen pipes, coils, gutters, and
downspouts
High
Soldering water pipes
High
Welding plastic
High
Bending plastic/polycarbonate
Low
Waxing skis
Low
Soldering copper plumbing pipe fittings
High
DIGITAL TEMPERATURE HEAT GUN USES
AND CORRESPONDING HEAT SETTINGS
1
2
3
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7
DIGITAL HEAT GUN COMES WITH:
1 Case 5 Flat Nozzle
2 Digital Temp Heat Gun 6 Deflector Nozzle
3 Scraper 7 Concentrator Nozzle
4 Hook Nozzle
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