Master Appliance Deluxe Varitemp Heat Gun User Manual
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WARNING: Hidden areas
such as behind walls,
ceilings, floors, soflit boards
and other panels my contain
flammable liquids that could
be ignited by the hot air 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. Do not
use if in doubt about this
hazard. When working in
these locations, keep the hot
air gun moving in a back-and-
forth motion. Lingering or
pausing in one spot could
ignite the panel or the
material behind it.
Paint Stripping
WARNING: Extreme care
should be taken when
stripping paint. The peelings,
residue and vapors of paint
my 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 used
a paint analyzer to check
the lead contact of the paint
to be removed. LEAD-
BASED PAINT SHOULD
ONLY BE REMOVED BY
A PROFESSIONAL
AND SHOULD NOT BE
REMOVED USING A HOT
AIR GUN.
Persons removing paint
should follow these
guidelines:
1) Move the work piece
outdoors. If this 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.
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) Wear a dust respirator or a
dual filter (dust and fune)
respirator mask which has
been approved by the
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
(OSHA), the National
Institute of Safety and
Health (NIOSH), or the
United States Bureau of
Mines. These masks and
replaceable filters are
readily available at major
hardware stores. Be sure
the mask fits. Beards and
facial hair my keep masks
from sealing properly.
Change filters often.
DISPOSABLE PAPER
MASKS ARE NOT
ADEQUATE.
7) Use caution when
operating the hot air gun.
Keep the hot air gun
moving as excessive heat
will generate fumes which
can be inhaled by the
operator.
8) 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.
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