Ryobi HG500 - Manual (Page 10)

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Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
n
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.
n Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing,
cooking utensils, and air ducts.
n 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.
n Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be re-
moved 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.
n 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.
n 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 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.
n Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat
gun moving as excessive heat will generate fumes
n Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands,
arms and face and rinse mouth before eating or drink-
ing. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work
area.
n 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.
n At the end of work session, put the paint chips and debris
in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties,
and dispose of properly.
n 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.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf-
ficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields, a dust respirator mask or dual filter respirator
mask, and protective gloves when operating the heat gun.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
n
Soften paint, caulking and putty for easier removal
n Soften adhesives to help remove stickers, floor tiles,
wallpaper, etc.
n Heating plastic and metal for bending
n Soldering pipe joints
n Shrink tubing for electrical work
n Shrink plastic film for wrapping or weatherproofing
n Loosen rusted nuts, bolts, and fittings
READ THIS INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
Use extreme care when stripping paint. The 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 par-
ticularly 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 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.