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13. ALWAYS REMOVE PLUG from electrical outlet when adjusting, changing
parts, or working on the tool.
14. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep your work area well illuminated.
DO NOT USE in explosive atmosphere (around paint, flammable liquids etc.).
15. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the
work area, especially whilst operating the machine.
16. MAINTAIN MACHINE IN TOP CONDITION. Keep tools/machines clean for
the best and safest performance. Follow maintenance instructions.
17. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep your proper footing and balance at all times. For
best footing, wear rubber soled footwear. Keep floor clear of oil, scrap wood,
etc.
18. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Loose clothing or jewellery may get caught in
moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
19. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE Do Not carry the tool/machine by its’ electric
cable, or yank the cable to disconnect it from the power supply .
20. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Ensure the switch is OFF before plugging
in to mains.
21. BE AWARE that accidents are caused by carelessness due to familiarity.
ALWAYS concentrate on the job in hand, no matter how trivial it may seem.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT AIR GUNS
1.
Do not use the tool if the electric cable, plug or the motor, is in poor condition.
2.
Keep the mains cable well away from the gun, particularly if laying it down
temporarily during an operation - use a rest.
3.
Always ensure an adequate electrical supply is close at hand so that the
operation is not restricted by the length of the cable.
4.
NEVER point the gun at any person or animal.
5.
When finished with, take great care to place the tool where it cannot cause
damage to property or other equipment, and cannot be accidentally touched
by persons in the area. Wherever possible, stand upright to cool.
6.
NEVER use in an inflammable atmosphere, eg., where petrol vapours etc.
are present.
7.
Be aware that heat generated by the gun could cause materials in the vicinity
of the operation to ignite - particularly in confined spaces. Take all necessary
precautions - have a fire extinguisher, or means to extinguish a fire, to hand.
8.
DO NOT touch the nozzle and ALWAYS wear safety gloves.
9.
NEVER use the gun as a hair dryer.
10. Switch the machine OFF immediately the task is completed and allow it to
cool completely before storing.
