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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 24498
HEAT GUN
10/18
2018 OEMTOOLS
™
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. Move the workpiece outdoors wherever possible.
If this is not practical, keep the work area well
ventilated. Open all windows. Place an exhaust
fan in one window, making sure it is moving the air
from inside the work area to the outdoors.
2. Remove all cooking utensils and food from the
work area.
3. Remove all carpets, rugs and furniture from
the work area where practical. If removal is not
practical, move furniture to the middle of the room
and cover them with a plastic drop cloth.
4. Seal off work areas from the rest of the dwelling by
sealing off doorways with drop cloths.
5. Cover all air ducts.
6. Place a drop cloth in the work area to catch paint
chips or peelings.
7. Wear protective clothing to reduce the amount of
exposed skin.
8. Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women
and nursing mothers should not be present in the
work area until the work and cleanup have
been completed.
9. Use a respirator mask for dust and fumes which
has been approved by “OSHA” or “NIOSH”. These
masks and replaceable filters are available at most
major hardware stores. Make sure the mask fits
properly. Beards and facial hair may prevent the
mask from fitting properly. Change filters often.
Disposable paper dust masks are NOT adequate
for protecting against inhaling lead fumes.
10. Keep the Heat Gun moving while heating the
paint. Excessive heat will generate increased
amounts of fumes which can be inhaled by the
operator.
11. Keep food and drinks out of the work area. Always
wash hands, arms and face and rinse mouth with
water before eating or drinking. Never smoke or
chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
12. When the paint stripping operation is completed,
clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping
the floors. Do NOT sweep or vacuum dusty areas.
Use a solution of trisodium phosphate (TSP) in water
to wet mop the floors and clean all walls, sills and
any other surface where paint dust has settled.
13. Use protective gloves to protect your hands
from burns.
14. Use extreme caution if the opposite side of the
work surface such as siding is not accessible. The
hidden side could catch fire if it becomes too hot.
Some buildings contain flammable material behind
the siding, floors, fascia, soffit boards and other
such panels. Check these areas before applying
heat. Do not use the Heat Gun if flammable
materials are present or if you are unsure of the
flammability of the hidden material.
15. Do not use the Heat Gun near surfaces with
cracks or near metal pipes, flashings, etc. Heat
may be conducted behind the work surface and
ignite hidden material. The ignition of hidden
material may not be readily apparent and can
cause property damage and injury.
16. At the end of each work session, place the paint
chips and dust in a double plastic bag. Close the
bag with a twist tie and dispose of it in accordance
with local regulations.
17. Remove protective clothing and shoes in the work
area to avoid transferring dust into other areas of
the building. Wash work clothes separately using
a high quality detergent. Wipe shoes off with wet
rag and then wash the rag with the work clothes or
dispose of it in the bag of dust and debris.
18. Do not use the Heat Gun in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
19. Do not use the Heat Gun near combustible
materials such as dry grass, leaves or paper,
which can catch fire.
20. Do not lay the Heat Gun on a flammable surface
during operation or immediately after turning it
OFF. The nozzle becomes very hot. Always set the
Heat Gun on a flat level surface so the nozzle is
directed upward and away from the
supporting surface.
21. Keep the Heat Gun in constant motion. Do not
stop or dwell in one spot.
22. Never touch the nozzle immediately after use. It
will be very hot and can cause severe burns.
23. Never use the Heat Gun as a hair dryer. The extreme
heat will burn your scalp and scorch your hair.
24. Always use gloves while operating the Heat Gun.
Tools and scrapings become very hot.
25. Always treat the Heat Gun with the same respect
as an open flame. It can burn you and cause a fire
if not handled and used with extreme caution.
WARNING
EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD: This heat gun
produces extremely high temperatures which can
reach up to 842° F (450° C). Use extreme caution to
prevent combustible materials from igniting. Never
use the heat gun near volatile liquids such as cleaning
solvents, lacquers, gasoline, etc.
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