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Removing Paint

WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when
stripping paint.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine
whether the paint you are removing contains lead. LEAD-BASED
PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL
AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
1. Move the workpiece 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 paint chips or
peelings. 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. 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 heat gun. Keep the heat 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.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors.
Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and any other surface
where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST
OR VACUUM. Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium
phosphate (TSP) to wash and mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session put the paint chips and debris
in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties and
dispose of properly.
11. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area
to avoid carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling. Wash work
clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag that is then
washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly
with soap and water.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In order for this tool to be an effective paint stripper, it must
produce extremely high temperatures. As a consequence, the
stripper is capable of igniting paper, wood, paint and varnish
residue and similar materials.
As you become more familiar with the tool and develop the
proper technique, the danger of accidental ignition will be greatly
reduced. In establishing the proper technique, the best thing to
do is PRACTICE! Work on simple stripping projects, preferably
outdoors, until you get a "feel" for how to use your stripper safely
and effectively.
As you Practice, Observe the Following
Procedures for Safety
• Always be sure the tool is turned off and disconnected from
power supply when unattended.
• Clean the scraper blade often during use. Built up residue on
the blade is highly flammable.
• Experiment to find the optimum distance from the
tool's nozzle to the surface being stripped. This distance
25.4 mm–50.8 mm will vary depending on the material
being removed.
• Keep the heat gun moving ahead of the scraper blade at
all times.
• As you work, clean up loose pieces of paint as they accumulate
around the work area.
• When working indoors, keep away from curtains, papers,
upholstery and similar flammable materials.
• Above all, remember that this is a serious tool that is capable
of producing excellent results when used properly. Practice on
simple projects until you feel comfortable with your stripper.
Only then will you have mastered the proper technique.

WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
Residual Risks
In spite of the application of the relevant safety regulations
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual risks
cannot be avoided. These are:
• Impairment of hearing.
• Risk of personal injury due to flying particles.
• Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot
during operation.
• Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.
Electrical Safety
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage
on the rating plate.
Your D WALT tool is double insulated in accordance
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with EN60745; therefore no earth wire is required.

WARNING: 115 V units have to be operated via a fail-safe
isolating transformer with an earth screen between the
primary and secondary winding.

WARNING: If the plug or power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its representative or by
a D WALT authorised service centre.
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Mains Plug Replacement
(U.K. & Ireland Only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
• Safely dispose of the old plug.
• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
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