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6. Do not cut off air flow by placing nozzle too close to workpiece.
Keep intake vents clean and clear of obstructions.
7. Place tool on a level surface with the support rubber ring when
tool is not hand held. Place cord in a position that won't cause
tipping.
8. Do not leave tool unattended while running or cooling down.
Otherwise risk of fire.
9. Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher nearby.
10. Do not direct air flow directly on glass.
11. Shield materials around the heated area to prevent damage or fire.
12. Use only with 240 V AC voltage.
13. Do not use in wet conditions.
14. Not to be used by children. This is not a toy and should be
respected.
15. Do not use in bath or over water.
16. Safety glasses should be worn when using this tool.
17. It is recommended that leather gloves be worn when using
a hot air gun.
18. Always unplug after use.
19. WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint.
The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may contain lead,
which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may contain lead and
paint applied to homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead.
Once deposited on surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result
in the ingestion of lead. Exposure to even low levels of lead can
cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage; young
and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Before begin-
ning any paint removal process you should determine whether
the paint you are removing contains lead. This can be done
by your local health department or by a professional who uses
a paint analyzer to check the lead contact of the paint to be
removed. LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED
BY A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED
USING A HOT AIR GUN.
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Persons removing materials should follow these guidelines.
1. Move the work piece outdoors. If this is not possible, keep
the work area well ventilated. Open the windows and put an
exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air
from inside to outside.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking
utensils and air ducts.
3. Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any residue. Wear
protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
4. Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed
or placed in the center of the room and covered. Work areas
should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing
doorways with drop cloths.
5. Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing
mothers should not be present in the work area until the work
is done and all clean up is complete.
6. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume)
respirator mask which has been approved by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute
of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of
Mines. These masks and replaceable filters are readily available
at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask fits. Beards and
facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly. Change filters
often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7. Use caution when operating the hot air gun. Keep the hot air
gun moving as excessive heat will generate fumes which can
be inhaled by the operator.
8. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms
and face and rinse mouth before eating or drinking. Do not
smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
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