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• DO NOT touch the metal nozzle as it becomes very hot during
use and remains hot for up to 30 minutes afteruse.
• DO NOT place the nozzle against anything while using or
immediately afteruse.
• DO NOT poke anything down the nozzle as it could give you
an electric shock. Do not look down the nozzle while the unit is
working because of the high temperatures beingproduced.
• DO NOT allow paint to adhere to the nozzle or scraper as it
could ignite after sometime.
• DO NOT remove the heat barrel cover duringuse.
Additional Safety Warnings for Heat Guns
• To reduce the risk of explosion, DO NOT use in paint spray
booths or within 3.0 m of paint sprayingoperations.
• DO NOT use this tool to remove paint containing lead.
The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may contain lead
which ispoisonous.
• Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit
boards and other panels may contain flammable materials
that could be ignited by the heat gun when working in these
locations. The ignition of these materials may not be readily
apparent and could result in property damage and injury to
persons. When working in these locations, keep the heat gun
moving in a back-and-forth motion. Lingering or pausing in
one spot could ignite the panel or the material behindit.
NOTE: These heat guns are capable of producing
temperatures in excess of 550°C.
• DO NOT use this tool to heatfood.
• DO NOT lay the heat gun on flammable surfaces when
operating the gun or immediately after shutting itoff.
• Keep moveable items secured and steady whilescraping.
• Be sure to direct the hot air blast in a safe direction; away from
other people or flammableobjects.
• KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM METAL NOZZLE; it becomes
very hot during use and remains hot for 30 minutes after use.
Wear gloves to protecthands.
• ALWAYS keep nozzle away fromcord.
• Splinters and small particles of stripped paint can be
ignited and blown through holes and cracks in the surface
beingstripped.
• DO NOT burn the paint. Use the scraper provided and keep
the nozzle at least 25 mm away from the painted surface.
When working in a vertical direction, work downwards to
prevent paint from falling into the tool andburning.
• ALWAYS use good quality scrapers and strippingknives.
• DO NOT use the heat gun in combination with
chemicalstrippers.
• DO NOT use accessory nozzles asscrapers.
• DO NOT direct heatgun airflow directly on glass. The
glass may crack and could result in property damage or
personalinjury.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
importantinformation.
• Place the heat gun on a stable, level surface when not hand
held. Place the cord in a position that won't cause the heat
gun to tipover.
• Be constantly aware that this tool can ignite flammable
materials, soften or melt others. Regardless of the task you
are performing, shield or keep the heat gun away from
thesematerials.
• You may occasionally notice some slight smoking of the tool
after it is turned off. This is the result of heating the residual
oil that was deposited on the heating element during the
manufacturingprocess.
• Use eye protection and other safetyequipment.
Removing Paint
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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.