Earlex HG2000 Service, Additional Safety Instructions for Heat Guns, Removing Paint

5.5 SERVICE

Have your heat gun serviced only by earlex Inc or its appointed agents to ensure the safety of such is maintained.

6. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEAT GUNS

Do not place your hand over the air vents or block the vents in any way.

The nozzle and accessories of this tool become extremely hot during use. Let these parts cool down before touching.

Always switch the tool off before putting it down.

Do not leave the tool unattended while it is switched on.

A fire may arise if the appliance is not used with care.

Heat may be conducted to combustible or readily-flammable materials that are out of sight. >>Do not use in a damp atmosphere where flammable gases may be present or near >>combustible materials such as paper, cardboard or fabric (ignite easily when exposed to >>high temperatures).

Allow the tool to cool fully before storing.

ensure adequate ventilation as toxic fumes may be produced.

Do not use as a hairdryer.

Do not obstruct either the air intake or nozzle outlet as this may cause excessive heat build-up resulting in damage to the tool.

Do not direct the hot air blast at other people or animals.

Do not touch the metal nozzle as it becomes very hot during use and remains hot for up to 30 minutes after use.

Do not place the nozzle against anything while using or immediately after use.

Do not poke anything down the nozzle as it could give you an electric shock. Do not look down the nozzle while the unit is working because of the high temperature being produced.

Do not allow paint to adhere to the nozzle or scraper as it could ignite after some time.

Do not change/rotate the nozzle while the unit is turned on.

Do not allow children to operate or play with the heat gun.

Do not allow heat to be directed onto the power cord.

Do not apply to the same place for a long time.

7. REMOVING PAINT

Do not use this tool to remove paint containing lead. The peelings, residue and vapours of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any pre-1960 building may have been painted with paint containing lead and covered with additional layers of paint.

If paint containing lead is removed, hand-to-mouth contact can result in ingestion of lead.

exposure even to low levels of lead can cause irreversible damage to the brain and nervous system. Young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable.

when removing paint wear a dust mask.

Do not burn the paint. Use the scraper and keep the nozzle at least 25mm/ 1inch away from the painted surface. when working in a vertical direction, work downwards to prevent paint from falling into the tool and burning.

Dispose of all paint debris safely and ensure that the work area is thoroughly cleaned after completing the work.

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