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Thesemasks and replaceablefilters are readily availableat major hardware stores.Be
surethe mask fits. Beardsand facial hair may keep masks fromsealing properly.Change
filtersoften. Disposablepaper masks are not adequate.
7. Use caution when operating theheat gun. Keep the heat gun movingas excessive heat
willgenerate fumes whichcan be inhaled by the operator.
8. Keep food and drink out of the work area.Wash hands, arms and faceand rinse mouth
beforeeating or drinking.Do not smoke or chew gum or tobaccoin the work area.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dustby wet mopping the floors. Use a wetcloth to clean
allwalls, sills and any othersurface where paint or dustis clinging. Do not sweep, dry dust
orvacuum. Use a high phosphatedetergent or trisodium phosphate(TSP) to wash and
mopareas.
10.Atthe end of each work sessionput the paint chips and debrisin a double plastic bag,
closeit with tape or twist ties,and dispose of properly.
11.Removeprotectiveclothing and work shoes in thework area to avoid carrying dustinto
therest of the dwelling. Washwork clothes separately.Wipe shoes offwith a wet rag that
isthen washed withthe work clothes.Wash hair and bodythoroughly withsoap and water.
Thelabel onyour toolmay includethe followingsymbols.Thesymbolsandtheirdefinitionsare
asfollows:
V ..........................volts A..........................amperes
Hz ........................hertz W ........................watts
min........................minutes ......................alternating
current
......................direct current no........................no load speed
..........................ClassII Construction ........................earthingterminal
........................safetyalert symbol .../min..................revolutions or
reciprocationsper minute
WARNING: Somedust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known in the state of California to
cause cancer,bir th defectsor other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Yourrisk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilatedarea, and
work with approvedsafety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoidprolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling,and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water.Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or
layon the skin may promote absorption of har mful chemicals.
WARNING:Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause
serious and permanent respiratory or other injury.Always use NIOSH/OSHA
approvedrespirator y protection appropriate forthe dust exposure. Direct particles
awayfrom face and body. Always operate tool in well-ventilatedarea and provide for
proper dust removal.Use dust collection system wherever possible.
WARNING:ALWAYSUSE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety
glasses.Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYSwear
certified safety equipment:
• ANSI Z87.1 eyeprotection (CAN/CSA Z94.3).
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection.
• NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protection.