Precision cut styrofoam blocks The Nordstrand Styrofoam Cutting Pen isdesigned to quickly cut styrofoam into shape. Unlike traditional hot wirecutters, the Nordstrand cutter heats up along its complete length up to 400 Fin just 20 seconds. You don’t have to make a pilot hole or fiddle with wires just start cutting, even in the middle of a sheet, and go in any direction.Chop big blocks down to size or get up close for delicate detail. Craftprojects, architectural modeling and DIY is made easy! How to operate Verylittle force is required to use the Nordstrand Styrofoam Cutting Pen. Plug thepower supply into a wall outlet, plug in the cutting pen into the power supplyreceptacle and turn on the switch on the handle. Gently slide a piece of foamagainst the cutting blade until the tool cuts easily into it. Be patient, donot force the tool and do not push too hard – let the heat do the cutting andallow the cutting pen to glide. A tip from us: draw your pattern on the foamusing a marker. This is not a toy The Nordstrand Styrofoam Cutting Pen is easyto use and safe if handled properly. Use it only with polystyrene andpolyethylene foams in well ventilated areas and wearing eye protection. Burnscan occur from touching the hot cutting wire. Close adult supervision isnecessary when the tool is used by or near children. Clean the blade by gentlywiping against a cloth or paper towel while the foam is in a melted state.