READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Extreme care should be taken when stripping paint. The
peelings, residue and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is
poisonous. Any pre-1977 paint may contain lead and paint applied to
homes prior to 1950 is likely to contain lead. Once deposited on
surfaces, hand to mouth contact can result in the ingestion of lead.
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 the lead content of the paint to be removed. Lead
-based paint should only be removed by a professional and should
not be removed by using a heat gun.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Indoors, keep the work area well ventilated. Open the windows
and put an exhaust fan in one of them. Be sure the fan is moving
the air from inside to outside.
Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking
utensils and air ducts.
Place drop cloth in the work area to catch any paint chips or peel-
ings. Wear protective clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls
and hats.
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.
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.
Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) respi-
rator mask which has been approved by the Occupational Safety
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