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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR HOT AIR GUNS
• To redu
ce the risk of explosion,
DO NOT
use in paint spray booths or within 3.0 m of paint spraying
operations.
•
DO NOT
use this tool to remove paint containing lead. The peelings, residue and vapors of paint may
contain lead which is poisonous
• Hidden areas su
ch as behind walls, ceilings, 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.
NOTE:
These hot air guns are capable of producing te
mperatures in excess of 550° C.
•
DO NOT
use this tool to heat food.
•
DO NOT
lay the hot air gun on flammable surfaces when operating the gun or immediately after shutting
it off.
• Keep moveable items secured and steady while scraping.
• Be sure to direc
t the hot air blast in a safe direction; away from other people or flammable objects.
•
KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM METAL NOZZLE
; it becomes very hot during use and remains hot for 30
minutes after use. Wear gloves to protect hands.
•
ALWAYS
keep nozzle away from cord.
• Splinters and small particles of stripped paint can be ignited and blown through holes and cracks in the
surface being stripped.
•
DO NOT
burn the paint. Use the scraper provided and keep the nozzle at least 25 mm away from the
painted surface. When working in a vertical direction, work downwards to prevent paint from falling into
the tool and burning.
•
ALWAYS
use good quality scrapers and stripping knives.
•
DO NOT
use the hot air gun in combination with chemical strippers.
•
DO NOT
use accessory nozzles as scrapers.
•
DO NOT
direct hot air gun airflow directly on glass. The glass may crack and could result in property
damage or personal injury.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information.
• Place the h
ot air gun on a stable, level surface when not hand held. Place the cord in a position that
won't cause the heat gun to tip over.
• Be constantly aware that this tool can ignite flammable materials, soften or melt others. Regardless of
the task you are performing, shield or keep the heat gun away from these materials.
• You may occasionally notice some slight smoking of the tool after it is turned off. This is the result of
heating the residual oil that was deposited on the heating element during the manufacturing process.
•
Use eye protection and other safety equipment.
