Milwaukee 8975-6 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUNS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Know your work environment. Hidden areas such
as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards and
other panels may contain flammable materials that
may ignite when using the heat gun in these locations.
Ignition of these materials may not be readily appar-
ent and could result in property damage and personal
injury. Check these areas before applying heat. If in
doubt, use an alternate method. Pausing or linger-
ing in one spot may ignite the panel or the material
behind it. Keep heat gun moving to avoid excessive
temperatures.
• Do not direct the heat gun air airflow at clothing, hair
or other body parts. Do not use as a hair dryer. Heat
guns can produce 1100°F (593°C) or more of flameless
heat at the nozzle. Contact with the air stream could
result in personal injury.
• Do not use near flammable liquids or in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of fumes,
gases or dust. The flameless heat from the heat gun
may ignite the dust or fumes. Remove materials or
debris that may become ignited from work area.
• Shield materials around the heated area to prevent
property damage or fire.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Heat guns may
ignite flammable materials left in the work area.
• Hot Surfaces. Always hold the heat
WARNING
gun by the plastic enclosure. Do not
touch nozzle, accessory tips or store heat gun
until the nozzle has cooled to room temperature.
The metal nozzle requires approximately 20 minutes
to cool before it can be touched. Contact with the
nozzle or accessory tip could result in personal injury.
Place the heat gun in a clear area away from combus-
tible materials while cooling to prevent flammable
materials from igniting.
• Do not cut off airflow by placing nozzle too close
to workpiece. Keep intake vents clean and clear of
obstructions. Restricting airflow may cause the heat
gun to overheat.
• Place the heat gun on a stable, level surface when
not hand held. Use the support pads or support
stand. Place cord in a position that won't cause the
heat gun to tip over.
• Do not leave the heat gun unattended while run-
ning or cooling down. Inattention invites accidents.
• Store indoors in a dry location. Do not expose to
rain or moisture.
• Do not direct airflow directly on glass. The glass
may crack and could result in property damage or
personal injury.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
• Some dust created by power sanding,
WARNING
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
REMOVING PAINT
Use extreme care when stripping
WARNING
paint. Peelings, residue and vapors
of paint may contain lead, which is POISONOUS.
Pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint made
before 1950 is likely to contain lead. Hand to
mouth contact with paint peelings or residue from
pre-1977 paint may result in lead ingestion. Ex-
posure to even low levels of lead can cause ir-
reversible brain and nervous system damage.
Young and unborn children are especially vulner-
able to lead poisoning. DO NOT REMOVE LEAD-
BASED PAINT WITH A HEAT GUN. Before begin-
ning your work, determine whether the paint you
are removing contains lead. A local health depart-
ment or a professional who uses a paint ana-
lyzer can check the paint for lead content. LEAD-
BASED PAINT SHOULD BE REMOVED ONLY BY
A PROFESSIONAL.
Persons removing paint should follow these
guidelines:
• Work in a well ventilated area. If possible, move the
workpiece outdoors. If working indoors, open windows
and place an exhaust fan in a window. Be sure the fan
is moving air from inside to outside. Proper ventilation
will reduce the risk of inhaling chemicals found in the
fumes or dust created by using a heat gun.
• Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture,
clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts to prevent
property damage from the paint peelings.
• Place drop cloths in the work area to catch paint
scrapings. Wear protective clothing such as hats,
extra work shirts and overalls. Paint scrapings may
contain chemicals that are hazardous.
• Work in one room at a time. Remove furnishings or
cover them and place in the center of the room. Seal
doorways with drop cloths to seal work area from the
rest of the building.
• Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women,
and nursing mothers should not be near work area
until all work is completed and work area is cleaned
thoroughly.
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