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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HEAT GUNS
Read These Instructions
• Know your work environment.
Hidden areas such
as behind walls, ceilings, floors, soffit boards and other
panels may contain flammable materials that may ignite
when using the heat gun in these locations. Ignition of
these materials may not be readily apparent and could
result in property damage and personal injury. Check
these areas before applying heat. If in doubt, use an
alternate method. Pausing or lingering in one spot may
ignite the panel or the material behind it. Keep heat gun
moving to avoid excessive temperatures.
• Do not direct the heat gun air airflow at clothing, hair
or other body parts. Do not use as a hair dryer.
Heat
guns can produce 1150°F (621°C) or more of flameless
heat at the nozzle. Contact with the air stream could
result in personal injury.
• Do not use near flammable liquids or in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of fumes,
gases or dust.
The flameless heat from the heat gun
may ignite the dust or fumes. Remove materials or debris
that may become ignited from work area.
• Shield materials around the heated area
to prevent
property damage or fire.
• Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Heat guns may ignite
flammable materials left in the work area.
•
WARNING
Hot Surfaces. Always hold the heat
gun by the plastic enclosure. Do not
touch nozzle, accessory tips or store heat gun until
the nozzle has cooled to room temperature.
The
metal nozzle requires approximately 20 minutes to cool
before it can be touched. Contact with the nozzle or
accessory tip could result in personal injury. Place the
heat gun in a clear area away from combustible materi-
als while cooling to prevent flammable materials from
igniting.
• Do not cut off airflow by placing nozzle too close
to workpiece.
Keep intake vents clean and clear of
obstructions. Restricting airflow may cause the heat gun
to overheat.
• Place the heat gun on a stable, level surface when not
hand held. Use the support pads or support stand.
Place cord in a position that won’t cause the heat gun
to tip over.
• Do not leave the heat gun unattended while running
or cooling down.
Inattention invites accidents.
• Store indoors in a dry location.
Do not expose to rain
or moisture.
• Do not direct airflow directly on glass.
The glass may
crack and could result in property damage or personal
injury.
• Always use common sense and be cautious when
using tools.
It is not possible to anticipate every
situation that could result in a dangerous outcome.
Do not use this tool if you do not understand these
operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond
your capability; contact Milwaukee Tool or a trained
professional for additional information or training.
•
Maintain labels and nameplates.
These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
contact a MILWAUKEE service facility for a free
replacement.
• WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paint
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to
filter out microscopic particles.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR REMOVING PAINT
WARNING
Use extreme care when stripping paint.
Peelings, residue and vapors of paint
may contain lead, which is POISONOUS. Pre-1977
paint may contain lead and paint made before 1950
is likely to contain lead. Hand to mouth contact with
paint peelings or residue from pre-1977 paint may
result in lead ingestion. Exposure to even low levels of lead
can cause irreversible brain and nervous system
damage. Young and unborn children are especially
vulnerable to lead poisoning. DO NOT REMOVE
LEAD-BASED PAINT WITH A HEAT GUN. Before
beginning your work, determine whether the paint you
are removing contains lead. A local health department
or a professional who uses a paint analyzer can check
the paint for lead content. LEAD-BASED PAINT
SHOULD BE REMOVED ONLY BY A PROFES
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SIONAL.
Persons removing paint should follow
these guidelines:
• Work in a well ventilated area.
If possible, move the
workpiece outdoors. If working indoors, open windows
and place an exhaust fan in a window. Be sure the fan
is moving air from inside to outside. Proper ventila
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tion will reduce the risk of inhaling chemicals found
in the fumes or dust created by using a heat gun.
• Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture,
clothing, cooking utensils and air ducts
to prevent
property damage from the paint peelings.
• Place drop cloths in the work area to catch paint
scrapings. Wear protective clothing
such as hats,
extra work shirts and overalls. Paint scrapings may
contain chemicals that are hazardous.
• Work in one room at a time.
Remove furnishings or
cover them and place in the center of the room. Seal
doorways with drop cloths to seal work area from the
rest of the building.
• Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women,
and nursing mothers should not be near work area
until all work is completed and work area is cleaned
thoroughly.
• 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. Be sure the mask fits. Beards
and facial hair may keep masks from sealing properly.
Change filters often. DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS
ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
• Use caution when operating the heat gun.
Keep the
heat gun moving to prevent excessive temperatures.
Excessive heat can cause paint and other materials
to burn and cause fumes, which may be inhaled by
the operator.
