Hot Air Tool Operational Guidelines - All Models
HELPFUL HINTS PRIOR TO USE
•Keep the scraping tool edge clean to help make the job easier.
•Do not use the hot air tool on surfaces that can be damaged by heat such as vinyl, siding, gutters, window frames.
•When removing paint from window frames, the hot air tool will soften the putty. Be care- ful not to gouge the putty with the scraper. The putty will firm up after it cools.
•Do not use the hot air tool on insulated lami- nated window glass such as Thermopane. The glass edge expansion may break the edge seal.
•When scraping fascia, do not overheat the edges of the asphalt shingles protruding over the edge of the sheathing. Too much heat will melt the asphalt.
The removal of paint by heat is safe if the below guidelines are used; however you should always keep either a container of water or an ABC fire extinguisher within reach.
GUIDELINES FOR REMOVING PAINT
1.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.
2.Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furni- ture, clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts. If they cannot be removed place in center of the room and cover.
3.Place drop cloths in the 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 covered. 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 mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask, which has been approved by the Occupational Safety & 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 home center and 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.
7.Use caution when operating the hot air tool. Keep the hot air tool 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.Cleanup all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and any other surfaces where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST OR VACUUM. Use a high phos- phate 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.
11.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.
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