STEINEL HB 1750 Manual De Instrucciones página 5

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 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 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.
20. Do not allow dust, debris or other contamination to enter the heat blower air intake. They may ignite or cause
damage to the tool.
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 win-
dows 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.
This heat tool may emit a vapor during the first few minutes of operation. This is normal and due to residue
from the manufacturing process. It is burned off after the first few minutes of operation.
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