IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Hidden areas such as behind walls, ceiling, 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.
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
USING A HEAT 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 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
and drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco
in the work area.
9. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping
the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all walls, sills and
any other surface where paint 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 paint chips
and debris in a double plastic bag, close it with tape
and 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.
1092 Carolina Drive, Suite One West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 630.231.0419 Fax: 630.231.0429
