Black+Decker KX1650, Original Instructions Manual

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• Do not place the nozzle against any
object during 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
appliance is switched on.
• Do not use the appliance as a hair dryer!
The air temperature is far higher than a
hardware.
• Ensure adequate ventilation during use
as toxic fumes may be produced.
• Do not use the appliance in a damp
atmosphere.
• When stripping paint, ensure that the
work area is enclosed. Wear a dust mask
specifically designed for protection
against lead paint dust and fumes and
ensure that persons within or entering
the work area are also protected.
• Do not burn paint, as it could cause a fire
hazard.
• Do not allow paint to adhere to the
nozzle as it could ignite after some time.
• Switch off the appliance and allow it to
cool before fitting any accessory.
Stripping lead-based paint
• Extreme care should be taken when
stripping paint. The peelings, residue and
vapours of paint may contain lead, which
is poisonous. Any pre-1960 building may
in the past have been painted with paint
containing lead. This paint may be
covered with additional layers of paint.
Once deposited on surfaces, hand to
mouth contact can result in the ingestion
of lead.
• Exposures to even low levels of lead can
cause irreversible brain and nervous
system damage. The greatest danger of
lead poisoning is to children and
pregnant women.
• Before starting work, it is important to
determine whether the paint to be
stripped contains lead. This can be done
using a test kit or by a professional
decorator. Do not smoke, eat or drink in a
work area that could or may be
contaminated by lead. Lead based paints
should only be removed by a professional
and should not be removed using a heat
gun.
Safety of others
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Residual risks
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included in
the enclosed safety warnings. These risks
can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementation of
safety devices, certain residual risks can not
be avoided. These include:
• Injuries caused by touching any
rotating/moving parts.
• Injuries caused when changing any parts,
blades or accessories.
• Injuries caused by prolonged use of a
tool. When using any tool for prolonged
periods ensure you take regular breaks.
• Impairment of hearing.
• Health hazards caused by breathing dust
developed when using your tool
(example:- working with wood, especially
oak, beech and MDF.)
Labels on tool
The following pictograms are shown on the
tool:
Warning! To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read the instruction
manual.
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