STEINEL HG 2510 ESD - Manual (Page 3)

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18. Always unplug after use.
19. 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 sur-
faces, 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
contact of the paint to be removed. LEAD-BASED PAINT SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED BY
A PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED USING A HEAT GUN.
Persons removing materials 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 residue. 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 clean up is complete.
6. Wear a dust respirator mask or a dual filter (dust and fume) 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 may keep masks from sealing properly. Change filters often.
DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7. Use caution when operating the heat gun. Keep the heat 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.
9. Clean up all removed residue and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean
all walls, sills and any other surface where residue or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY
DUST OR VACUUM. Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium phosphate (TSP) to wash
and mop areas.
10. At the end of each work session put the residue and debris in a double plastic bag, close it
with tape or twist ties, and dispose of properly.
11. 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 that is then
washed with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.
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