Nef-
It's a real thriller.
One problem with the design is the little doors that cover the spinning blades on the sides. Usually you have them covering the blades but if you then bump the door into an upright like the edge of a widow cill the blade will eject it. Then you end up with no guard or having to carry a spare and tape them on. I understand they are useful for staircases but I've not stripped one since I've had it.
It also sprays shards of old paint everywhere but definitely mostly at your eyes. On top of that you spend the whole time terrified that you might accidentally put it down before the blade stops.
However, it strips paint very well and when you get it dialled in you can strip a window cill in minutes without damaging the wood. It goes on every job with me but gets used about 20%of the time because it's a drama and the ir gun will do it in a little bit more time + the mouldings without threatening life and limb. It's a little bit safer than it looks :)
In summary, when you think about the damage it could do, surgery wouldn't fix it. It's sobering.
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Airhead
IR paint stripper is end game. Speedheater Cobra is a brilliant one but spendy. If you buy one you will soon be able to sell it on here to the next person who wants one.
https://www.speedheater.com/en/product/speedheater-cobra/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kLfK0WNePM&ab_channel=Tools%26Stuff
This type of tool is good on flat surfaces. Makita make one that I have. They are very dangerous, borderline frightening.
I lent mine to my brother and he bought one when I needed it back. I prefer the ir gun because it handles mouldings which are the bane of a restorers life.