Harbor Freight Tools Professional Series Chicago Electric Power Tools 1600W Heavy Duty Heat Gun 69342 - Manual (Page 4)

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have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
heat Gun Safety Warnings
1. Hidden areas 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.
2. Extreme care should be taken 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 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 SHOULD
NOT BE REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
3. Exercise CAUTION when using this product
outdoors. To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep
extension cord connection dry and off the ground.
4. Persons removing paint should
follow these guidelines:
a. Move the work piece 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.
b. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture,
clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts.
c. 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.
d. 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 sealed doorways with drop cloths.
e. 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.
f. 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. Make sure the mask fits. Beards
and facial hair may keep masks from sealing
properly. Change filters often. DiSpOSaBle
papeR maSKS aRe nOt aDeQuate.
g. 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.
h. 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 tobacco in the work area.
i. 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.
j. 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.
k. 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.
5. When working with plastics, varnish, or
similar materials, gases develop that are
easily flammable and can lead to explosions.
Be prepared for flames to develop and keep
suitable fire extinguishing means at hand.
6. The Nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the
Heat Gun on flammable surfaces when operating
the Gun or immediately after turning the Gun
off. Always set the Heat Gun on a flat, level
surface so that the Nozzle tip is directed upwards
and away from the supporting surface.
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