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SKU 96289
Maintain power tools. check for
e.
misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. if damaged,
have the power tool repaired before
use.
Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
Use the power tool, accessories
f.
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.
Service
5.
Have your power tool serviced by a
a.
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts.
This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
Double insulation:
b.
When servicing,
use only identical replacement parts.
Heat Gun Safety Warnings
Hidden areas behind walls, ceilings,
1.
floors, soffit boards, and other panels
may contain flammable materials
that could be ignited by the heat gun
when working in these locations.
The ignition of these materials may not
be readily apparent and could result in
property damage and injury to persons.
When working in these locations, keep
the heat gun moving in a back-and-forth
motion. Lingering or pausing in one spot
could ignite the panel or the material
behind it.
Extreme care should be taken when
2.
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.
Before beginning a 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.
Exercise CAUTION when using this
3.
product outdoors.
To reduce the risk
of electric shock, keep extension cord
connection dry and off the ground.
Persons removing paint should follow
4.
these guidelines:
Move the work piece outdoors. If this
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is not possible, 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,
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furniture, clothing, cooking utensils and
air ducts.
Place drop clothes in the work area to
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catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear
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