Important Safety Instruction - Master HEAT GUN Mode D'emploi

Important Safety Instructions
Our Master Heat Gun® and Master Varitemp® Heat Gun feature a heavy
duty, industrial quality design, with industry leading heat and airflow, that
gets any job done faster.
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock and the
injury to persons, read and understand all instruction included
in this manual. Be familiar with the controls and proper usage of
equipment.
Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury.
Important Safety Information • Read all safety information before operating
equipment. Save these instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION

WARNING This heat gun produces
extreme high temperatures (as high as
1400ºF). It must be used with caution to
prevent combustible materials from igniting.
• With a heat gun, as with all other heat
tools, keep a fire extinguisher handy
and observe all sensible fire precautions.
• Keep gun in constant motion. Do not
stop or dwell in one spot.
• Use extreme caution if the other side
of the material being scraped is not
accessible, such as house siding. The
hidden side could catch fire if it becomes
too hot. Some buildings contain highly
flammable materials behind siding, floors,
facia, soffit boards and other panels.
Check these areas before applying heat
and do not use a heat tool if flammable
materials are present or if you are unsure
of the hidden material.
• Do not use near surfaces with cracks
or near metal pipes or flashing. Heat
may be conducted behind the work
surface and ignite hidden material. The
ignition of hidden materials may not be
readily apparent and can result in property
damage and injury.
• Do not use electric tool in the
presences of flammable liquids or
gases.
• Do not use near combustible materials
such as dry grass, leaves and paper which
can scorch and catch fire.
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• The nozzle becomes very hot. Do not
lay the heat gun on flammable surfaces
when operating the gun or immediately
after shutting the gun off. Always set the
heat gun on a flat surface so that the
nozzle tip is directed upward and away
from the supporting surface.
• Do not touch the nozzle until the tool has
cooled.
• Do not use the gun as a hair dryer.
• Tools and paint scrapings become very
hot. To avoid burns, use work gloves
when scraping.
• Always treat the hot air units with the
same respect as an open flame.
• Do not work in wet areas or expose the
heat gun to rain.
• Guard against electric shock by
preventing body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges,
aluminum ladders or other grounded
devices.
• Do not abuse the electric cord. Never
carry the heat gun by the cord or yank on
the cord to disconnect it from the power
supply. Keep the electric cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Use extension cords rated for outdoor
use. If an extension cord is damaged or
otherwise unsuitable for use, replace it
with a new cord.
• Disconnect heat gun from power
supply when not in use. Store indoors in
a dry place and out of reach of children.
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• Keep work area well lighted and clean.
• Do not overreach, especially when
working on ladders. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Be certain
ladders being used are sturdy, stable and
on a firm surface and erected at a safe
working angles.
• Avoid power lines
• Keep movable items secure and steady
while scraping.
• Always use protective eyewear when
working.
PERSONS REMOVING PAINT SHOULD
FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
WARNING Extreme care should
be taken when stripping paint. The
peelings, residue and vapors of paint
may contain lead, which is poisonous.
Any paint applied before 1950 is likely
to contain lead. Any paint manufactured
before 1977 may contain lead. Once
the paint is deposited on the surface,
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 unborn children are particularly
vulnerable to lead poisoning.
Before beginning 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 content of the paint to be removed.
LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY
BE REMOVED BY A PROFESSIONAL
AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED
USING A HEAT GUN.
WARNING This product when used
for soldering and similar application, can
expose you to LEAD, which is known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects and other reproductive
harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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• Stay alert and use common sense
when operating any tools.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Remove or cover any carpets, rugs,
furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and
air ducts.
• 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.
• 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.
• Children, pregnant or potentially
pregnant women and nursing mothers
should not be present in the work area
until the work is done and all cleanup is
complete.
• Wear a dust respirator 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.
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