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WARNING: Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines
•Keeptheworkareawellventilated.Openthewindowsandputanexhaustfaninone
ofthem.Besurethefanismovingairfrominsidetooutside.
•Removeorcoveranycarpets,rugs,furniture,clothing,cooking
utensils, and air ducts.
•Placedropclothsintheworkareatocatchanypaintchipsor
peelings. Wearprotectiveclothingsuchasextraworkshirts,overallsandhats.
•Workinoneroomatatime.Furnishingsshouldberemovedorplacedinthecenter
oftheroomandcovered.Workareasshouldbesealedofffromtherestofthedwellingbysealing
doorwayswithdropcloths.
•Children,pregnantorpotentiallypregnantwomenandnursing
mothers should not be present in the work area untiltheworkisdoneandall
cleanupiscomplete.
•Keepfoodanddrinkoutoftheworkarea.Washhands,arms,andfaceandrinse
mouthbeforeeatinganddrinking.Donotsmokeorchewgumortobaccointheworkarea.
•Cleanupallremovedpaintanddustbywetmoppingtheoors.Use
awetclothtocleanallwalls,sillsandanyothersurfaceswherepaintordustisclinging.Donot
sweep,drydustorvacuum.Useahighphosphatedetergentortrisodium(TSP)towashandmop
areas.
•Attheendofeachworksession,putthepaintchipsanddebrisinadoubleplastic
bag,closeitwithtapeortwisttiesanddisposeproperly.
•Removeprotectiveclothingandworkshoesintheworkareatoavoid
carrying dust into the rest of the dwelling. Washworkclothesseparately.Wipe
shoesoffwithawetrag,andthenwashthatragwiththeworkclothes.Washhairandbody
thoroughlywithsoapandwater.
WARNING: USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST
OR OTHER AIRBORNE PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE
SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS. Direct particles away from face and body.
Always operate tool in a well-ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal.
Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure to the dust may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis (a serious
lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged
contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on
your skin may promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly
fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for dust
exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS