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Item 57988
e. Children, 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.
f. Wear 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. Make sure the mask fits. Beards
and facial hair may keep masks from sealing
properly. Change filters often.
DISPOSABLE
PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
g. Use caution when operating the Heat Gun.
Keep the Heat Gun moving, as excessive
heat will generate fumes which can
be inhaled by the operator.
h. Keep 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 tobacco in the work area.
i. Clean 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.
j. At the end of each work session put the paint
chips and debris in a double plastic bag, close it
with tape or twist ties and dispose of properly.
k. Remove 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.
5. When working with plastics, varnish, or
similar materials, gases develop that are
easily flammable and can lead to explosions.
Be prepared for flames to develop and keep
suitable fire extinguishing means at hand.
6. The Nozzle becomes very hot. Do not lay the
Heat Gun on flammable surfaces when operating
the Gun or immediately after turning the Gun off.
Always set the Heat Gun on a flat, level surface
so that the Nozzle tip is directed upwards
and away from the supporting surface.
7. Do not use the Heat Gun near flammable materials.
8. Do not point the Heat Gun at people or
animals. The intense heat can injure them.
9. Do not touch the tube of the heating element or the
Nozzle when they are hot. They will be hot enough to
cause burns during use and for some time afterwards.
10. Do not use the Heat Gun on glass.
11. Do not use the Heat Gun as a hair dryer.
12. Do not heat up materials that can be
damaged by high temperatures.
13. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
14. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
15. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged
into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and
unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
16. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
17. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
In addition, people with pacemakers should:
• Avoid operating alone.
• Do not use with Switch locked on.
• Properly maintain and inspect to avoid
electrical shock.
• Properly ground power cord.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) should also be
implemented – it prevents sustained electrical shock.
18. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed
in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot be built into
this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.