Earlex HG 1800K Shavehooks, Removing Paint, Hook Nozzle, Removing paint from window frames

Hook Nozzle

This nozzle disperses the heat flow evenly around the whole

workpiece. It is Hook Nozzle ideal for

defrosting frozen pipes, soldering pipe work, bending plastics and heat-shrinking electrical parts.

Shavehooks

Select the required blade from the set. Take the

shavehook handle from the set, remove the nut from the end, fit the required blade then fix in

place by refitting Triangular Shavehook

and tightening the nut.

Use the triangular
shavehook for
stripping paint	Combination
from flat wooden
	Shavehook
surfaces and
edges, use the
combination or
heart shavehooks
for mouldings in
convex or concave	Heart Shavehook
profiles.
Remember to
clean the blade
after use with
wirewool and
lightly oil before	Assembly
storing.	of Shavehook

Removing Paint

Choose the required nozzle and fit onto the heat outlet. Select the scraper or shavehook required. Hold the gun with the nozzle approximately 50mm (2”) from the surface of the paintwork and starting with the lower heat setting move it slowly backwards and forwards until the paint blisters and bubbles. Immediately remove the paint with the scraper or shavehook. Aim to heat the paint just ahead of the scraper so that you can develop a continuous action. Do not heat the paint for too long, as this will burn the paint making it difficult to remove.

Most stickers can also be removed from paintwork by using the heat to soften the adhesive. Be careful not to direct the heat for too long if you are trying just to remove the stickers, as this will blister the paint.

Removing paint from window frames

Always use the glass protection nozzle. Ensure you have the nozzle facing the correct way to deflect the heat away from the glass before you switch on. Rotate the gun or nozzle 90o as you move to horizontal or vertical bead. Allow nozzle to cool before attempting to turn it. Paint can be removed from profile surfaces by using a shavehook and/or a soft wire brush.

WARNING: Be careful Glass can break easily due to sudden temperature change!

Not suitable for PVC frames!

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