OPERATION
nWork in one room at a time. Furnishings should be re- moved 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.
nChildren, pregnant or potentially pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not be present in the work area until the work is done and all clean up is complete.
nWear a dust respirator mask 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 readily available at major 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.
nUse caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat gun moving as excessive heat will generate fumes
nKeep 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.
nClean 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.
nAt the end of work session, put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape or twist ties, and dispose of properly.
nRemove 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.
WARNING:
This heat gun generates extremely high temperatures. Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards, and other panels may contain flammable materi- als that could be ignited by the heat gun when working in these locations. Keep tool in constant motion; do not stop or dwell in one spot as the panel or material behind it may ignite. The ignition of these materials may not be readily apparent and could result in property damage and injury to persons.
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WARNING:
Do not direct hot tip or nozzle toward clothing, hands or other body parts. Intense heat from tip or nozzle can cause serious burns or cause clothing to ignite.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE HEAT GUN
See Figure 2.
The heat gun is started by sliding the power switch upward into either the HI, MED, or LO position. To stop, slide the switch all the way down to the OFF (O) position.
ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
See Figure 2.
The temperature of the heat gun is controlled by the switch. From the OFF position, slide the switch up one click for low temperature (300˚F), two clicks for medium tempera- ture (600˚F) and all the way to the top for high temperature (1100˚F).
NOTE: The proper amount of heat necessary for a specific application depends on the distance between the nozzle and workpiece and the length of time heat is applied. Experiment with scrap materials and start with the lowest temperature range. Be cautious when working until the proper combina- tion of heat, distance and time has been determined.
TEMPERATURE 
SWITCH
Fig. 2
HANDS-FREE OPERATION
See Figure 3.
The heat gun has a flat bottom surface that acts as a sup- port stand to allow
NOTE: Do not leave heat gun unattended while it is running or cooling down. Always set on a flat, level surface with noz- zle tip directed upwards, away from supporting surface.
SUPPORT STAND | Fig. 3 |
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