Performance Tool W50076, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
United States Bureau of Mines. These masks
and replaceable filters are readily available at
major hardware stores. Be sure that the mask fits
properly. Beards and facial hair may keep masks
from sealing properly. Change the filters often.
Disposable paper masks are not adequate.
• 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.
• 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 gum or
tobacco in the work area.
• NEVER breathe or swallow lead based paint in
any form.
• Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mop-
ping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls,
sills and any other surface where paint dust is
clinging. Do not sweep, dry dust or vacuum.
Use a high phosphate detergent of trisodium
phosphate (TSP) to wash and mop areas.
• 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.
• Remove protective clothing and work shoes in
the work area to avoid carrying dust into the rest
of the building. Wash work clothes separately.
Wipe shoes off with a wet rag and then wash
it with the work clothes. Wash hair and body
thoroughly with soap and water.
• Failure to follow adequate safety precautions
when working with lead paint could result In lead
poisoning.
26. Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments or changing accessories.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
27. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s op-
eration. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
28. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
29. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
30. Store idle equipment. Disconnect the tool from
the power supply when not in use. Store in a dry
location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and
keep out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Switch off all unused electrical tools when
stored. Disconnect battery from unit. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
WARNING: Some dust, peelings, residue and vapors
caused by paint removal activities contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause birth defects
or other reproductive harm. An example of a chemical
would be lead from lead-based paints (do not use a
heat tool to remove lead-based paint). Your risk from
exposure varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemi-
cals: work in a ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: This product and its packaging contain
a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.