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Your risk 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 ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. All users and bystanders MUST ALWAYS wear certified safety equipment:
•ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
•The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as follows:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
In order for this tool to be an effective paint stripper, it must produce extremely high temperatures. As a consequence, the stripper is capable of igniting paper, wood, paint and varnish residue and similar materials.
As you become more familiar with the tool and develop the proper technique, the danger of accidental ignition will be greatly reduced. In establishing the proper technique, the best thing to do is PRACTICE! Work on simple stripping projects, preferably outdoors, until you get a “feel” for how to use your stripper safely and effectively.
AS YOU PRACTICE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES FOR SAFETY:
•Always be sure the tool is turned off and disconnected from power supply when unattended.
•Clean the scraper blade often during use. Built up residue on the blade is highly flammable.
•Experiment to find the optimum distance from the tool’s nozzle to the surface being stripped. This distance (usually 25.4 mm– 50.8 mm) will vary depending on the material being removed.
•Keep the heat gun moving ahead of the scraper blade at all times.
•As you work, clean up loose pieces of paint as they accumulate around the work area.
•When working indoors, keep away from curtains, papers, upholstery and similar flammable materials.
•Above all, remember that this is a serious tool that is capable of producing excellent results when used properly. Practice on simple projects until you feel comfortable with your stripper. Only then will you have mastered the proper technique.
PERSONS REMOVING PAINT SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
•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.
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