OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf- ficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, a dust respirator mask or dual filter respirator mask, and protective gloves when operating the heat gun. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
nSoften paint, caulking and putty for easier removal
nSoften adhesives to help remove stickers, floor tiles, wallpaper, etc.
nHeating plastic and metal for bending
nSoldering pipe joints
nShrink tubing for electrical work
nShrink plastic film for wrapping or weatherproofing
nLoosen rusted nuts, bolts, and fittings
READ THIS INSTRUCTION
WARNING:
Use extreme care when stripping paint. The peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Any
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
nMove the workpiece 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.
nRemove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils, and air ducts.
nPlace drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls, and hats.
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 drink- ing. 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.
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