Genesis GHG1500A - Paint Stripping Safety Instructions

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• When not hand held, place the heat gun on a stable, level surfaceusing
non-combustiblesupportpadsorsupportstandsothenozzleisdirectedupwards,awayfromthe
supportingsurface.Thecordshouldbepositionedsothatitwon'tcontactthehotnozzleorcause
theheatguntofallover.
• Do not leave the heat gun unattended whilerunningorwhilecoolingdown.
• Do not cut off airflow from the heat gun byplacingnozzletooclosetothework
piece.Donotobstructairowthroughtheintakevents.Restrictingheatgunairowmaycause
overheating.
• Store indoors in a dry, high location out of reach by children and
untrained persons.Donotexposethestoredheatguntomoisture.Heatgunsaredangerous
inthehandsofuntrainedpersons.
• Do not use the heat gun in rain, moisture or submerge in water.Exposing
theheatgunelementtowaterorotherliquidsmaycauseanelectricalshockhazard.
• Do not direct heat gun airflow onto glass.Theglassmaycrackresultingin
propertydamageorpersonalinjury.Usethedeectornozzlewhenworkingnearglasstoprotect
andpreventcrackingtheglass
PAINT STRIPPING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Use extreme care when stripping paint. 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 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 MUST NOT BE
REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
1. Move the work piece outdoors.Ifthisisnotpossible,openwindowsandplacean
exhaustfaninawindow.Besurethefanismovingairfrominsidetooutside.Properventilation
reducestheriskofinhalingfumesordustcreatedbyusingtheheatgun.
2. Remove or cover any household items in the areasuchas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. 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ltersarereadilyavailableatmajorhardware
stores.Besurethemaskts.Beardsandfacialhairmaykeepmasksfromsealingproperly.
Changeltersoften.DISPOSABLEPAPERMASKSARENOTADEQUATE.
5. Work 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.