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5 in. Random Orbital Sander
SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL
WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and
vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead
can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage. Young and unborn children are
particularly vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the paint you are
removing contains lead. This can be done by your local health department or by a professional
who uses a paint analyzer to check for lead.
WARNING: Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines
1. Keep the work area well ventilated. Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one
of them. Be sure the fan is moving air from inside to outside.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils, and air
ducts.
3. Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear
protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
4. Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of
the room and covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling
by sealing doorways with drop cloths.
5. Children, pregnant or potentially pregnant women and nursing mothers should not be
present in the work area until the work is done and all cleanup is complete.
6. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms, and face and rinse
mouth before eating and drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work
area.
7. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to
clean all walls, sills and any other surfaces where paint or dust is clinging. Do not
sweep, dry dust or vacuum. Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium (TSP) to
wash and mop areas.
8. 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 properly.
9. 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, and then wash that rag with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly
with soap and water.
WARNING: USE OF THIS TOOL CAN GENERATE AND DISBURSE DUST OR OTHER AIRBORNE
PARTICLES, INCLUDING WOOD DUST, CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST AND ASBESTOS. Direct
particles away from face and body. Always operate tool in a well-ventilated area and
provide for proper dust removal. Use dust collection system wherever possible. Exposure
to the dust may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury, including silicosis
(a serious lung disease), cancer, and death. Avoid breathing the dust, and avoid prolonged
contact with the dust. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes, or lay on your skin may
promote absorption of harmful material. Always use properly fitting NIOSH/OSHA approved
respiratory protection appropriate for dust exposure, and wash exposed areas with soap and
water.
