User manual RYOBI SERVISTAR-385SSR

[. . . ] Keep children and visitors away from the work area, heat gun and any extension cables. To reduce the risk of electric shock, please wear proper shoe to avoid contact with earthed surfaces. Never carry the heat gun by its power cable or pull on the cord to disconnect it. When the heat gun is used outdoors, use only extension cables that are suitable or exterior use. [. . . ] Make sure you are always well balanced when using the hot air gun. Ensure that the heat gun is always clean, dry and free from oil or grease. Never force the tool or accessories, and only use them for the purpose for which they are designed. Always keep the heat gun upright or suspend it the stand supplied. Never use the heat gun in a damp or very wet (for example: bathrooms, saunas). Disconnect the heat gun when it is not in use. ensure that the heat gun cannot start accidentally. If the heat gun stops while it is in use, disconnect it from the power supply and have it serviced by authorised service center. WARNING Always concentrate on the job and use common sense when working with this or any other tools. Do not use this tool when you are tired or taking medication that may make you drowsy. NB: Keep the nozzle at least 10 cm away from the working surface. The following procedure and techniques make it easier to strip paint and varnish. Always test a small area of paint before attempting to strip large areas. Turn the heat gun on and allow it to warm up to operating temperature. Position the nozzle 10cm from the paint to be stripped. Soon, the paint should wrinkle and blisters start to form. Do not overheat the paint as this may burn it and make it more difficult to remove. Always wear eye protection when stripping paint overhead. Start by warming the surface just in front of the scraper uniformly by moving the hot air gun slightly from side to side. If you heat the paint properly, you will be able to strip even the thickest paint in one pass. The paint should come off in strips the same width as the scraper. Clean the scraper blade frequently to keep it clean and sharp and to prevent a build-up of paint on the scraper. [. . . ] The user should, therefore, set up sound absorbing materials and wear ear protection. This unit is a thermostatically protected heat gun. If the unit is operated for a prolonged period of time, the thermostat may activate and cut off the power to protect the unit from overheating. If this happens, turn off the switch immediately and disconnect the unit from the power supply. [. . . ]