Master Appliance PH-1100 instruction manual Stripping Safety cont’d

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Stripping Safety (cont’d)

6)Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher close at hand.

7)Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use com- mon sense.

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WARNING: Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards, and other panels may contain flammable liquids that could be ignited by the hot air 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. Do not use if in doubt about this hazard. When work- ing in these locations, keep the hot air gun moving in a back- and-forth motion. Lingering or pausing in one spot could ignite the panel or the material behind it.

Paint Stripping WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may con- tain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may con- tain 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 used a paint analyzer to check the lead contact of the paint to be removed. LEAD-BASED

PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY A PROFES- SIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A HOT AIR GUN.

Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:

1)Move the work piece out- doors. If this is not possible, keep the work area well ventilated. Open the win- dows and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving the air from inside to outside.

2)Remove or cover any 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)Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of the room and cov- ered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways with drop cloths.

5)Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all cleanup is complete.

6)Wear a dust respirator 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 read- ily available at major hard- ware 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.

7)Use caution when operating the hot air gun. Keep the hot air gun moving as excessive heat will generate fumes which can be inhaled by the operator.

8)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 gum or tobacco in the work area.

9)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.

10)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.